Pest Birds Defacing Your Backyard? Bird Control Has Gone Solar!

If pest birds are leaving bird poop all over your patio tables, chairs, loungers and BBQ, you need some bird control. If you’re tired of hosing bird droppings off your walkways, fencing, decorative garden features and kids outdoor gym toys, it’s time for some serious, professional bird control measures. Shooing birds away with noisemakers, water hoses or other home remedies only goes so far. Birds always come back.

Bird droppings left to gather can permanently damage your patio furniture, awnings and umbrellas. These droppings also carry disease—any of 60 known diseases, including salmonella and histoplasmosis (causing respiratory problems). If you really want to address the problem of pest birds, you have to use proven bird deterrents that are both effective and humane. That’s where today’s bird control experts come in. One of the newest bird deterrents currently available is the Solar Bird Chase Super Sonic.

Deters a Virtual Aviary of Birds Species

The Solar Bird Chase Super Sonic is the ideal all-in-one bird deterrent. It broadcasts the pre-recorded distress and predator calls of over 22 species of birds, including pigeons, crows, gulls, starlings, woodpeckers and grackles. You can set it to deter a specific bird or just leave it on its "general" setting to deter multiple bird species. This way, you effectively protect your backyard from today’s most common bird problems. The distress and predator calls are repeated every ten minutes to keep birds away. You can program the device to turn on or off at night. There’s also a volume control that lets you adjust the sound output intensity—anywhere from 65-105 decibels.

Birds Hear and Flee

The Solar Bird Chase Super Sonic takes full advantage of a bird’s natural alertness and sensitive hearing. A bird’s hearing range is much like a human’s, which is why some ultrasonic bird deterrents are ineffective, since they produce sounds above a bird’s hearing range. Better still, the sounds emitted by the Solar Bird Chase Super Sonic are harmless and resemble normal birdcalls to the human ear, so they won’t bother pets or neighbors.

Ideal for Large Open Spaces

Scientifically designed to deter birds from large open spaces, the Solar Bird Chase Super Sonic is the ideal pest bird deterrent for backyards, rooftops and spacious gardens. It’s ruggedly designed for outdoor use and constructed of UV-protected materials to make it sun and weather resistant. You can readily place it wherever pest birds flock or gather.

Solar Powered and Sustainable

The Solar Bird Chase Super Sonic is powered by sustainable solar energy. So it’s more efficient during daylight. It also includes rechargeable batteries for efficient nighttime operation. A handy LCD display panel shows you operating status and settings at a glance. The device comes with one internal speaker that easily covers up to an acre of property.

Top 4 Bird Control Devices for Hotels

If you own or operate a hotel, you know that image is key to your success. One problem many hotels have to deal with is the presence of pest birds. If your hotel is in a seaside or resort setting, pest birds can become a costly nuisance.

The problems associated with pest birds are many. For one, they leave unsightly, unhealthy droppings on signage, walkways, outdoor cabanas, tables and chairs. This can be a real turn off to guests. Bird droppings can also create slip-and-fall hazards that may injure guests. And they can carry viruses and other airborne diseases--as many as 60.  Sparrows and feral pigeons, for example, can carry bacteria causing salmonella. Finally, bird droppings create offensive odors, which can turn away potential guests and compel those already booked to leave.

The solution to the bird problem is professional bird control in the form of proven effective bird deterrents that keep birds away from your hotel and grounds. Here are four bird-proofing strategies the experts recommend:

1. Bird Spikes

Used by hotels around the world, Bird Spikes are ideal for deterring pigeons, gulls, crows, geese and other large birds. Birds simply can't land on or near these spikes. Bird Spikes come in tough, rigid unbreakable polycarbonate or flexible stainless steel. The best bird spikes are made of marine-grade stainless steel with a UV-protected polycarbonate base that can be bent to fit curved surfaces. The poly spikes come in a variety of colors--like crystal clear, brick red, light grey, brown, black and tan—to blend in with your hotel’s color scheme.

2. Electric Tracks

Ideal for keeping birds off signs, ledges, rooftops and other elevated areas, Electric Bird Shock Tracks are easy to install and use. Birds that land on these electrified tracks are quickly “educated” with a harmless but annoying electric shock. The best electric tracks have a low-profile design that renders them virtually invisible. These electric tracks feature a flow-through design that keeps water from damming up on rooftops. They also have a corrosion-resistant track that resists alkali and acidic environments.

3. Bird Spiders

Easy to place and move wherever pest birds like to gather--like open patios, rooftops, awnings, and even on patio tables before you open--Bird Spiders provide a visual distraction that frightens and annoys birds. The long, spider-like arms wave in the breeze, making birds feel ill at ease and eager to leave. Bird spiders come in a variety of diameters (2’, 4’, 6’ and 8’) to provide increasingly wider areas of bird deterrence.

4. Bird Chase Super Sonic

Ideal for keeping pest birds away from patio areas, gardens, pools and spas, the Bird Chase Super Sonic emits bird distress and predator calls that frighten birds away. The sounds resemble normal birdcalls and won’t annoy guests. The device emits distress and predator calls for 22 different species of birds.

Birds Eating Your $500 Pond Fish?

You spent a ton of money on the exotic fish in your pond. Maybe you even put a dozen koi in your prized water feature. Family and friends look down and see a wonderland of beautiful fish. But one day, you went to feed your gorgeous koi only to discover that half were missing. You looked up and saw a long-beaked heron or crane on your fence. You grabbed your garden hose and blasted the evil bird, realizing your koi were being digested in the bird’s stomach.

To protect the rest of your fish, you sat in your lawn chair with the water nozzle in your hand, just waiting for the blasted bird to re-appear. After several hours, you went inside, wondering what to do. Thoughts of shooting the bird or poisoning it crossed your mind, but you soon found out that’s illegal, since herons and cranes are protected by law. Trapping the birds can get complicated, since the big birds often injure themselves trying to escape. Besides, getting rid of one bird is no guarantee others one won’t show up to take its place.

Fortunately, there is one humane and highly effective product that will keep your prized fish from being eaten by stealthy herons and cranes. It literally makes your pond bird-proof.

Introducing the Pond Defender™

This unique, innovative product finally offers a foolproof and inexpensive solution to protect expensive fish in ponds and water features. The clever device prevents koi and other prized fish from being preyed upon by skillful and determined herons and cranes.

Easy to set up and visually unobtrusive, the PondDefender™ gives your fish a safe hiding place that’s out of reach of winged predators. The 12 interlocking plastic discs float just below the surface of your pond. The visually pleasing geometric shape efficiently prevents herons and cranes from reaching your fish. You can easily arrange the discs to fit virtually any shape pond or water garden. The discs allow underwater plants to grow through their geometric openings. You can even stack two rows of Pond Defender™ discs to prevent really long-beaked birds from poking and injuring your fish. The discs are made of a UV-protected plastic (polypropylene), so they’ll not only last a long time but can easily be removed for cleaning.

Each package of Pond Defender™ includes twelve discs that are easily snapped together to form a ring around the edge of your pond. The design leaves an open center, which allows fish to be seen, yet quickly seek cover and concealment. The black discs are barely noticeable and create an effective barrier between predator birds and your fish. You can enjoy your fish without the need for netting or other visually obtrusive deterrents.

Grackles Invade Krogers, “Boom Cannon” Offer Temporary Relief

The Kroger supermarket on West 43rd Street in Houston has been invaded by thousands of noisy grackles. The big black birds have created a nuisance for the past couple of years, buzzing customers' heads, creating an ear-deafening din, and leaving unsightly droppings in their wake. The live oaks and sycamores surrounding the store’s parking lot provide an ideal perch for the birds. The store tried scaring away the annoying birds by setting off "bird cannon" on the roof, but the loud booms worked only temporarily, setting off car alarms, causing some people to call 911, and prompting police cars to roar in with sirens screaming and lights flashing.

Big birds like grackles can be a problem, especially if they’ve chosen your property to nest in. While you may be tempted to use lethal means like poisons or pellet guns, such methods are only marginally effective, as more birds will simply arrive to take their place. Here’s what today’s bird control experts recommend to solve a grackle problem:

Bird Chase Super Sonic

Ideal for discouraging all manner of birds from large open areas, the Bird Chase Super Sonic device broadcasts bird distress and predator calls every 10 to 15 minutes. You can add more speakers to cover up to five acres. And the Solar Bird Chase Super Sonic can broadcast distress and predator calls for as many as 22 types of birds, so your store is protected against grackles, pigeons, crows, and many other birds. And unlike ultrasonic systems that emit sounds birds can’t hear, birds definitely respond to Bird Chase Super Sonic’s intimidating sounds.

Plastic Bird Spikes

Bird Spikes won’t allow birds to perch or roost. They’re ideal for keeping birds like grackles off rooflines, signs, parapet walls, lighting fixtures and other elevated structures. More economical than steel spikes, plastic bird spikes come in a variety of colors—including crystal clear, brick red, light grey, brown, black and tan—so they’ll blend in with your store’s color scheme. The best plastic bird spikes are made of unbreakable UV-protected polycarbonate to last for years outdoors. High quality plastic bird spikes feature a flexible base that allows them to bend around curved surfaces. These spiked strips also have pre-drilled holes or glue troughs for easy installation. The spikes come in two-foot sections and 3-, 5- and 7-inch widths to provide wider and wider areas of protection. The bases of the spiked strips are only 1.5 inches wide, which makes them easy to install on narrow surfaces.

Install bird spikes on clean surfaces

Before installing any bird spikes, make sure the surface is clean and dry. Remove any loose rust, peeling paint, bird droppings, feathers and nesting materials. Use commercial disinfecting cleaning agents to keep from being exposed to any of the 60 known airborne diseases carried by birds. If the area is heavily contaminated with bird droppings (wet or dry), use proper eye and respiratory protection.

Effective Critter & Bird Control for Country Homes

If you own a home in the country, you know the problems you can have with unwanted birds, small animals and critters. Scrounging through trash cans and other areas of your property, they can create quite a mess. This in turn can draw other critters. While some property owners resort to lethal means to get rid of pest birds and critters, there are non-lethal means available.  These deterrents are both effective and humane. Here are a few you might consider:

Bird-B-Gone Sonic Shield™

This specially designed pest control device frightens birds and other unwanted critters using sound and light. The Sonic Shield™  is completely self-contained and totally portable since it runs on 4 AA batteries. This means you can set it up almost anywhere you have a pest bird or critter problem. You can run the Sonic Shield™ two ways for complete 24/7 pest deterrence: there’s the daytime mode to repel pests using loud dog (a predator for most birds) and barking dog sounds; and a nighttime mode that repels pests using only flashing LED lights—recommended for areas where night noises are not allowed. The Sonic Shield™ is both safe and humane for birds and critters.

Bird Spikes

Proven effective in installations worldwide, Bird Spikes will keep large birds like crows, gulls and pigeons from perching around your home. The spiked strips are easily installed on fencing, rooflines and chimneys using glue, screws or tie-down straps. Bird spikes come in rigid UV-resistant unbreakable polycarbonate or high strength, durable stainless steel. Plastic (poly) spikes are slightly less expensive and ideal for use on long fences. The best bird spikes are made in the USA and will have a flexible base that conforms to flat or curved fencing.

Transparent Bird Gel

Ideal for use on flat fencing and other extended areas where birds tend to perch, Transparent Bird Gel leaves a sticky surface birds won’t want to set foot on. The best bird gels remain sticky for up to 6 months after being applied. Bird gels have shown their effectiveness in deterring a wide range of pest birds—including  pigeons, sparrows, crows, gulls and starlings. Be sure to clean off nesting materials and droppings before you apply these gels. Birds are naturally attracted to the scent of nests and droppings and will regard the area as non-threatening and habitable.

Bird Chase Super Sonic

Ideally suited for large acreages found around country homes and estates, Bird-B-Gone’s Bird Chase Super Sonic will keep birds from gathering around “problem areas” of your property. This scientifically designed device emits a series of pre-recorded distress and predator calls that birds consider their natural enemy (e.g., falcons and hawks). If your property is being invaded by several bird species, the Bird Chase Super Sonic emits distress and predator calls for 22 different species of birds. So you’re covered for a full range of winged critters.

Rain Gutters Clogged by Bird Nests? Time for Bird Control.

‘Tis the rainy season. And that means water on your roof will have to go somewhere. Hopefully, it’s quickly guided off your roof and into rain gutters. But if your rain gutters are clogged by bird nests, feathers and other bird debris, you’ll have problems. Rainwater will back up in your gutters and seep under your roofing tiles. If that happens, it could create a roof leak and costly roofing repair bills—the last thing you need right now.

Without proper bird control, your rain gutters and ultimately your roof will be at the mercy of pest birds. It doesn’t matter if you have a wood, tile, metal or asphalt shingle roof. Fail to install effective bird deterrents in your rain gutters and you could have water going in all sorts of unwanted places when it rains.

What to do?  First off, if your rain gutters are already clogged by bird nests, clear them out (unless, of course, the nests belong to a protected species of birds, in which case, you’ll have to wait till all the eggs have hatched and the little ones have left). Next, install some professional and humane bird deterrents to keep birds out of your rain gutters. Here are two bird deterrents that bird control experts use:
 
Stainless Steel Gutter Bird Spikes

Recommended by the pros to keep pest birds out of your rain gutters, Stainless Steel Gutter Bird Spikes have been widely used by homeowners. These anti-perching, anti-roosting spiked strips simply won’t allow even large birds (like crows and gulls) to land on your gutters or drains. Gutter spikes come in 2-foot long sections, are 4 inches wide, and sold in two quantities--6 feet and 50 feet. They are easy to install because each section is equipped with clamps along the base that attach directly to the lip of your gutter. The clamps are thumbscrew adjustable and will fit any size gutter. Once installed, the spikes are virtually invisible. The best gutter bird spikes will come with a 10-year guarantee.

Sonic Bird Deterrents

Most birds will not nest in areas where they perceive danger. And since birds are acutely sensitive to sounds of predators, it only makes sense that any deterrent capable of generating distress and predator calls would keep birds away from your home. Sonic Bird Deterrents do just that. They broadcast a series of pre-recorded distress and predator calls that resemble a bird’s natural enemy (like hawks and falcons). If your rain gutter is attracting several bird species of birds, opt for the Bird Chase Super Sonic. It’s extremely versatile, as it can broadcast distress and predator calls for 22 different species of birds. It’s also fully programmable, so you can turn it on or off at night. And not to worry, the sounds emitted are natural bird sounds, so your pets and neighbors won’t be annoyed by this device.

Florida Homeowners Besieged by 50 Vultures

Florida homeowners Dave and Judy Harting were recently inundated by a flock of federally protected vultures. When the Hartings moved into their home last year, they were joined by nearly 50 vultures, who settled on their roof, deck and backyard.

The besieged homeowners were aware of the vultures in the neighborhood and were advised that the birds would leave as soon as the house was occupied. Too bad no one told the vultures. Now the Hartings have to deal with smelly vulture droppings and scratched cars (these big birds have big claws).  After trying a number of bird guards, the Hartings are at their wits end. Lethal means can’t be used against the birds since black vultures are protected by state and federal laws.

If your home is plagued by large birds like vultures, it’s time you get serious about bird control. Keep in mind that, like most wild birds, vultures—who feast on carrion (dead animals)—can carry any of 60 known diseases. Instead of simple noisemakers and water hoses, you should consider implementing some professionally recommended pest bird deterrents. Consider the following:

Scarecrows 

To get rid of turkey vultures and other large birds from your backyard, trying installing a Scarecrow. The second a big bird enters a scarecrow’s “area of protection,” a motion-activated sprinkler blasts it with a harmless but persuasive burst of water. Scarecrows connect to any standard garden hose and will guard a 1,200-square-foot area (or a 35-foot by 45-foot wide swath). Both the Scarecrow’s sensitivity and effective radius can be easily adjusted to the size and shape of your yard.

Mega Bird Spikes

Designed to keep larger birds like vultures away from specific areas of roofs, patio covers and other elevated areas of your home, Bird Spikes are harmless to any birds and pets who may wander on your roof or patio cover. Bird spikes come in rigid unbreakable polycarbonate (plastic) or durable stainless steel. They typically come in two-foot long strips for easy installation. You can also get the Mega Spike, which has long 7-inch spikes--ideal for keeping vultures off fences and ledges. Mega bird spikes are usually made of marine-grade stainless steel to endure tough outdoor weather.

Balloons  and Diverters

Used in conjunction with the two bird guards listed above, Visual Bird Deterrents include Reflective Bird Diverters and Predator Eye Balloons. Diverters are tear-drop shaped panels that feature a big predator eye to intimidate birds. They are typically hung in various lengths and spaced 2 to 3 feet apart. Predator Eye Balloons are beach-ball size deterrents emblazoned with large predator eyes. The best predator eye balloons are made of a weather-resistant vinyl plastic and feature a top eyelet that allows them to be easily hung in high visibility areas around your home. For best results, be sure to move these visual bird deterrents around often to convince vultures that they constitute a “live” threat.