Sonic Bird Control Solves Subway Station Pigeon Problem

The Toronto’s Bathurst Subway Station was once home to dozens of annoying pigeons. Attracted by the scent of freshly baked goods inside, and by customers who couldn’t resist feeding them crumbs and snacks, the birds would leave droppings everywhere, including on peoples’ hats and parkas. The bird droppings not only had the potential for carrying any of 60 known diseases, but also created dangerous slip-and-fall hazards inside the station. The good news is that the pigeons have left the station, thanks to a sonic bird control device that keeps them outside on telephone poles and trees.

Using Sound to Deter Birds

The device used to successfully get rid of pigeons is known as the Bird Chase Super Sonic made by a U.S.-based company called Bird-B-Gone. An ideal all-in-one bird deterrent, the device broadcasts pre-recorded distress and predator calls of over 22 species of birds, including pigeons, crows, gulls, starlings, woodpeckers and grackles. It can be set to deter a specific bird or switched to its "general" setting to deter multiple bird species. This way, it effectively protects any venue from today’s most common bird problems. The distress and predator calls are repeated every ten minutes to keep birds away. And the device can be programmed to turn on or off at night. There’s also a volume control that allows the sound output to be adjusted—anywhere from 65-105 decibels.

Exploiting a Bird’s Natural Abilities and Fears

Birds may have small brains but they have an acute instinct to avoid even the slightest threat. The Solar Bird Chase Super Sonic fully exploits a bird’s natural alertness and sensitive hearing. A bird’s hearing range is similar to a human’s, which is why most ultrasonic bird deterrents are ineffective, since they produce sounds above a bird’s hearing range. In addition, the sounds emitted by the Solar Bird Chase Super Sonic resemble normal birdcalls to the human ear, so they won’t bother pets or people.
Designed to Deter Pest Birds from Large Spaces

Scientifically designed to deter birds from large spaces, the Solar Bird Chase Super Sonic is the ideal pest bird deterrent for large commercial and municipal areas. It’s ruggedly designed for outdoor use and constructed of UV-protected materials to ensure a long life outdoors. It’s a bird control solution that’s both effective and humane.

Solar Powered and Sustainable

The Solar Bird Chase Super Sonic is now available in a solar powered model. It’s more efficient during daylight and features rechargeable batteries for convenient nighttime operation. A handy LCD panel displays operating status and settings at a glance. The device comes with one internal speaker that easily covers up to an acre of property. To ensure customer satisfaction, the Solar Bird Chase Super Sonic comes with a 30-day money back guarantee if unsatisfied with results. The device also comes with a 1-year manufacturers warranty on parts.

For additional advice on how to protect commercial and municipal properties from pest birds, consult an expert like the folks at Bird-B-Gone, Inc.

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.

Bird Control for Yards and Gardens

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by Alex A. Kecskes

While it's nice to have rows of flowers in the garden, it's not so nice to watch flocks of birds destroy your hard work. Without effective bird control, pest birds such as sparrows, swallows, pigeons and crows can and will invade your yard or garden to feed themselves and their young. Blackbirds, starlings, and robins will waste no time yanking out tasty corn seedlings, or chewing into ripening cherries, peaches and blueberries. They also won't hesitate to crater your lawn while they dig for bugs.

Depending on the weather and the surrounding food supply, birds will have a field day in your garden. In dry years, for example, birds will eat many different fruits and vegetables, including tomatoes and melons. In the absence of bird control, some birds can quickly wipe out an entire berry patch or grain field, aggressively attacking a particular crop they happen to fancy.

And as much as we love to hear them sing, even songbirds will attack your garden at various times of the year. These birds will go after broccoli, corn, green peas, snap peas, apples, apricots, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, currants, grapes, peaches, pears, plums, raspberries and strawberries. You'll know you have a problem if patches of young seedlings completely disappear, or the tops of your young plants are chewed off, or if you notice bites taken out of the berries as they ripen.