US Patent 11891179 Method and system of remote egg oiling

Methods and systems are provided for remote egg oiling to control avian pest species population through reduction in nesting success. A fluid application system including an oil reservoir, an oil nozzle, a pressurization source, a camera and a targeting laser is provided for accurately dispensing oil onto a clutch of eggs in a nest that is located in hard-to-reach areas such as cliff faces, rock outcrops and artificial structures. Two aerial embodiments are disclosed.