Learn how to solve Crow Problems-Using Crow Deterrents

DEAD CROW DECOY

Get Rid of Pesky Crows with this Crow Deterrent

Deter aggressive crows by creating fear that there is a real predator in the area.  This full-feathered, life-like, exact-size crow replica decoy appears like a dead crow in a death pose to live birds, driving them from the area.

Installation Options

Position the Dead Crow Bird Deterrent at the infested / roosting area - rooftop or other flat areas. Two Crows are better than one - place one decoy face down and the other feet up.

Dead Crow Bird Deterrent

The dead crow decoy device can be displayed using the Swivel Bracket Kit or hung upside down from branches or wires. This will signal danger to other birds.  

Keep the crows guessing - move the decoy randomly every day or two to create the illusion of a "fresh kill" by the predator.

Initially, birds approach the decoy, but usually leave when they see the unnatural position of the 'corpse' crow.

We recommend using a combination of audio & visual bird deterrents at roosting areas around the problem area to increase the fear reaction and convince the crows there is a predator nearby.  If possible, hang or mount the decoy in the flight path of the pest birds. Additional crow scare deterrents to use in combination with the dead crow decoy include – Mylar Bird Scare Flash Tape, Holographic Bird Scare Tape, Eagle Bird Deterrent Decoy, Bird Scare Eye Balloons, Zon Gun Bird Scare Propane Cannons, Optical Bird Gel, Holographic Bird Scare FlashStrip, BirdXPeller Pro Electronic Repeller etc..

The Gull Cat Bird Deterrent Decoy is also recommended as a re-enforcement to the crow decoy. The Scare Cat's head / tail movement and menacing teeth will alert the birds that a predator is present. 

 

Want to move flocks of crows out of trees or off power lines?
The ground-breaking Bird Chaser bird deterrent is a visual bird scare device that deters problem crows & starlings from unwanted areas by reflecting irregular light beams from the sun.

The “Bird Distress calls cd,” an inexpensive CD audio option is also available which includes predator attack cries & bird alarm calls that are species specific for crows, starlings and grackles.

NOTE: Crows are extremely aggressive and typically very committed to remaining at a nesting site. Accordingly, we strongly recommend a combination of audio / visual products to re-enforce the crow decoy. Also, you will want to move the visual scare products regularly, especially in the beginning to enforce the idea a predator is near and fresh kills are occurring regularly.

A permanent, exclusionary (Bird Shock Scare Device, Bird Netting, etc) deterrent system is required if roosting continues.

For specific advice email mark@birdsgottago.com with a brief description of roosting conditions.

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How do you keep pest birds out of trees & yard!

Keep pest birds out of trees and yards around your home or business with strategic use of bird deterrents.

Pigeons on backyard fence

Do you want to keep birds out of your trees & yard? We can teach you how to solve this pest bird problem. Homeowners typically experience problems with birds like starlings, crows, grackles and pigeons. Want to learn how to move birds without harming them and spending a lot of money? When left unchecked pest birds can ruin patio furniture, adversely affect landscaping, plus clog and foul drain lines and swimming pools. Bird droppings cause unsanitary conditions at patios, decks, balconies and create the potential for slip and fall accidents. 

How do you get birds out of your trees?

  

Depending upon the height of your trees and how severe the bird infestation is, there are a variety of steps you can take to move the birds away from the trees. To tackle this problem you should use a combination of bird control products including audio, visual bird scare devices and structural bird control devices.

Structural bird products for trees

Tree Shock Bird Deterrent

If you have access to the tree branches a bird control product called “Tree Shock” should be installed at the primary and secondary branches. The harmless electrical shock will condition the birds to roost elsewhere. Tree Shock is a low profile electrified tubing that is effective against all species of birds. The Tree Shock System is battery operated and is easy to install. Structural bird control products are highly effective.

After installing Tree Shock it is important to create an unwelcoming zone for the birds by strategically placing visual products in and around the trees and yard. When possible try to figure out the direction the birds are coming from and hang visual deterrents in the flight path. 

Visual bird deterrents for trees & Yard

Visual bird deterrents work on bird’s predatory fear of sudden movement and predator effigies. A variety of visual deterrents like the Holographic Owl, Attack Eagle Bird Deterrent, Firefly II, Holographic Repel Strips, Scare Eye Balloons, Scare Eye Octopus, Mylar Flash Tape can be

 

Holographic Owl with Swivel Bracket

 

 

 

mounted and positioned with the Swivel Bracket or tied to branches. Visual deterrents should be allowed to move freely in the wind. If needed a Whip Rod Swivel kit can be used to place a visual deterrent in the yard.  A new highly effective bird scare device called the Flying Falcon Bird Diverter can be flown up to 300’ in the air above the yard to deter incoming flocks.

The Gull-Cat Bird Deterrent Scares Birds can also be placed on a tree branch or  patio to help keep away pest birds. Along with a Gull-Cat Bird Deterrent theBird Free Bird Repellent Gel or BirdFire Optical Bird Gel Repellent pre-loaded dishes can be glued or taped along branches or fence lines . BirdFire Optical Gel affects all pest bird species by triggering multiple sensory responses. If you are unlucky enough to have vultures roosting in your trees, try hanging Dead Vulture Decoy Effigy's from the branches. Do you have crows in your trees, add the Dead Crow Bird Scare Decoy along with other bird scare devices. Problem with Seagulls, gulls sitting on your roof edge, try hanging the new Dead Seagull Bird Deterrent in the death position.

 

Bird Chaser Bird Deterrent -want to move flocks of crows out of trees or off power lines, the ground-breaking Bird Chaser bird deterrent is a visual bird scare device that deters problem crows & starlings from unwanted areas by reflecting irregular light beams from the sun.

 
For birds in the middle of the yard or in a swimming pool position the Spray Away’ or “Spray Away Elite” near the problem area. The Spray Away system is a motion-activated bird deterrent that harmlessly blasts birds with water.   

 

Audio Bird Deterrents for trees & yard

Bird Gard Electronic Repeller

There are a wide array of audio deterrent systems. Most are programmed with species-specific alarm,  distress, raptor sounds.  The Bird Gard Pro Electronic Repeller is a easy to use homeowner bird deterrent system that can be set up to help keep birds out of trees and yard. The Bird Gard system should be programmed for the problem bird and the time of day when the pest birds are a problem. Large areas may require the Bird Squawker or Vineyard Bird Wailer. These bird scare devices will protect several acres of trees or property, but are not designed for the typical homeowner.

Birds on houses overlooking the trees.

If the birds are also nesting or roosting on your house it is advisable to install exclusionary type structural products like Bird Spikes, Bird Shock, Bird Wire or Bird Coil. Disrupting these prime roosting conditions will often encourage the birds to move away. Reinforce with the Winged Scare Owl for added protection. 

For specific advice, email mark@birdsgottago.com with brief description of roosting conditions.

No single product stands alone; a combination of Bird deterrents must be used with repeated reinforcement as necessary

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Learn How to Stop Pest Birds from Entering Warehouse Doors

  

Rotating Attack Eagle Bird Deterrent with Distress calls

Are birds entering or nesting in your warehouse? If so, left unchecked, these pest birds can lead to millions of dollars in lost inventory or possible fines from the health department. The Facility Managers deal with this problem on a daily basis as they strive to keep their building clean and free from unwanted birds. Not only can these problem birds contaminate products, but also they can lead to health diseases that can be carried by pest birds.

How Do Pest Birds Enter a Warehouse?

Pest birds such as pigeons, sparrows and starlings typically enter buildings through large open warehouse doors which are usually left open during business hours to allow forklifts or trucks to load and unload inventory. Open doors also allow for airflow and employees to easily access the building. Once inside the work space, the problem birds usually sit on beams or rafters above the warehouse floor.

Prevent Pest Birds from Entering a Building

To stop birds from flying into a warehouse, try to determine the problem species and what they are doing before entering the facility. If the problem bird is pigeons or gulls, they will typically roost on the roof line before entering the building. To deter this behavior, install on the roof line a row of Bird Spikes or Bird Shock. Bird Shock also deters small birds such as sparrows and starlings above the warehouse doors. Eliminating this launching point will help to solve and/or reduce the bird problem.  Also mount a Rotating Attack Eagle Predator Decoy above the entry point. Another product which can be very effective to help direct pest birds away from the area is the new-to-the-market Bird Free Bird Repellent Gel which creates an illusion of fire for the birds. These pre-loaded gel dishes can be placed in the gap between the rolling door and the door frame.

Visual Bird Deterrents

 

The next line of defense is to create a no-fly zone around the buildings access points. Do this by installing strategically placed audio and visual bird deterrents. The purpose of visual bird deterrents is to create fear in birds by utilizing movement, reflective sunlight, bright colors, and fearful symbols. Hang products such as Holographic Owl, Scare Eye Octopus with Flash Tape, Holographic Repel Strips, Firefly Bird Diverters. All of these visual deterrents should be hung from Swivel Brackets in front of and around the warehouse doors. Position them so that they are out and away from the building and that way the deterrent can move freely and is better positioned to interfere with the bird’s flight path. We also suggest mounting the new

Pest Bird Flock Deflector

Pest Bird Flock Deflector on the side of building. This moving product reflects sunbeams back at the birds, which startles them and frightens them away from the area. Remember, your goal is to overwhelm the birds with a sense of fear and make it uncomfortable for them to remain.

 

Bird Chaser Bird Deterrent - want to move flocks of crows out of trees or off power lines? The ground-breaking Bird Chaser bird deterrent is a visual bird scare device that deters problem crows & starlings from unwanted areas by reflecting irregular light beams from the sun.

 

A new pest bird deterrent is the Optical Bird Gel, which affects all pest bird species by triggering multiple sensory responses. First, the material emits a UV light to make it appear as a flame to approaching birds. Stick the pre-loaded Optical Bird Gel dishes near and around the warehouse door entrance.

 

Audio Bird Deterrents

In front of the door or access point, mount a audio deterrent system. They are available in a variety of price ranges from the low-end Bird Gard, to the high-end Bird Squawker. All are pre-programmed with species-specific alarm, distress and raptor sounds.

Use Vinyl Strip Doors to prevent Access

Clear Vinyl Strip Doors keep birds out!

If you are interested in using a physical barrier to keep birds out of the warehouse, clear plastic door strips can be installed without limiting access to the area. Vinyl Strip Doors are used to prevent pest birds from entering a warehouse without blocking the view of the inside or preventing people from walking through it. They are made up of a series of overlapping flexible vinyl strips that are transparent, odorless and non-toxic. The plastic door strips part only enough to let a person or truck pass through, but they do deter pest birds from flying in.

Additional Warehouse Deterrents

To keep birds off of A/C units and help deter them from the area, install the new Fire Eye Turbo Bird Spanker and allow a Flying Falcon Bird Diverter to fly above the warehouse.

For specific advice, email mark@birdsgottago.com with brief description of roosting conditions.

 

No single product stands alone; a combination of Bird deterrents must be used with repeated reinforcement as necessary

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Modern Bird Strike Prevention - Stop Birds from Hitting Airplanes!

Bird Strikes at Airports

BirdStrike collisions are a problem that needs to be taken seriously as the number of commercial and private aircraft bird strikes continues to grow worldwide. The United States alone spends over $500 million annually to repair damage to aircraft and worldwide the cost is over a billion. 

•       The first fatal accident occurred in 1912
•       Since 1960, approx. 400 aircraft have been destroyed
•       Over 370 people killed as a result of bird and other wildlife strikes

Bird Strikes typically involve birds or bats striking windshields of aircraft or getting sucked into engines. Bird Strikes can also cause damage to building or structures on the ground if a serious accident were to occur. The most common locations for bird striking aircraft is during take off and landings, although there has been occurrence’s at higher altitudes.  Probably the most famous bird strike is when a US Airways flight was struck by a massive flock of geese causing it to loss power and heroically landed in the Hudson River. Luckily everyone walked away from the accident unharmed, but since that day the airport has increased man power and money spent on bird strike prevention and the number of bird strikes has gone up not down.

Bird Strike problem birds & wildlife

In the United States gulls and geese are the common cause of bird strikes do to their large size and populations. But other birds like turkey vultures, kites, pelicans, starlings and pigeons can also contribute to aircraft collisions. Large animals like deer and coyote have been known to run in front of aircraft during take offs and landings, which often causes more damage to the aircraft then birds. An often over looked bird strike hazard is the presence of rabbits at airports. Rabbits can indirectly cause bird strikes by getting run over by ground vehicles and planes; they generate a large amount of droppings, which attracts mice. All of this is not that bad except mice attract owls.

The United States relies on outdated Bird Strike prevention techniques.

The US tax payers spend millions and millions of dollars a year on Bird Strike products and labor and getting very little in return for their investment. BASH bird strike programs currently used in the US are labor intensive - typically involving personnel in trucks shooting bird bangers or outright killing in addition to other harassment techniques that fail to permanently modify roosting or flight conditions. Similarly, other sub-par audio systems  are also deployed but seldom produce a permanent solution as birds habituate to the  'same sound, same speaker syndrome'. Some airports in the US have set up radar systems to warn them of approaching bird flocks. These systems are very expensive and often times misidentify the potential treat. At best, radars give workers a heads up to a potential threat - only to resort to the same obsolete harassment techniques.  

Combine the Zon Gun Mark IV Propane Bird Scare cannon, which is best when used with a tripod and timer, with multiple visual scare products that are problem bird species specific. The Mark IV rotating tripod provides 360 degree coverage of the control area, while the while the Quartz timer allow you to set when you would like the bird cannon to turn on and off.  Airport problems can be complicated because of the layout and it is often multiple species of birds that are in the area. Feel free to call us to discuss a custom solution of bird control products designed for your airport at 855-741-3222 or email us at mark@birdsgottago.com


 

How do I know what type of Bird Netting to install?

3/4" Bird Netting excluding from hanger rafters.

The primary purpose of bird netting is to exclude pest birds from an area while at the same time being as invisible as possible. Modern technology has allowed netting manufactures the ability to design nets that are long lasting, strong and can be made to cover small and large openings. Bird netting is used to keep a variety of pest birds out of any enclosed or semi-enclosed area. That is why it is important to select the proper bird netting to match your problem bird.

Selecting the style of Bird Netting

 

The two main styles of Bird Netting are an inexpensive lightweight plastic mesh, which is used in gardens or to help solve small homeowner bird problems. This netting should only be used for short-term bird problems, because it is not designed to hold up to the elements.  I will focus on the Bird Netting of choice for bird control professionals which is made out of polyethylene twine, that is long lasting, water resistant and nearly invisible when installed correctly. It is available in black, stone and white, with black being far and away the most popular color because it blends in with almost background including white buildings. Contrary to what most people think white netting is the most visible because it reflects light and brakes down faster from the UV rays.

Selecting the Bird Net mesh size

Black Bird Net on a white building

Pest birds including sparrows, starlings, woodpeckers, pigeons, crows, gulls come in all different shapes and sizes, so therefore you need to use a net that will exclude your problem bird. High-end bird nets are available in a variety of mesh sizes. The mesh “opening” is the area in the netting in which small birds or large birds could potentially squeeze through. The mesh squares are measured from one side of the twine to the opposite side. To exclude sparrows and all other pest birds use ¾” mesh netting.  Small 3/4” netting can be used to keep swallows out of eves, run under carports as a false ceiling or solve large bird problems in warehouses and hangers. The next size up is 1 1/8”, which keeps out Starlings and larger birds. Starling Net is commonly used to keep starlings out of little openings on roof edges and over hangs. Pigeon net or 2” netting is the most widely used bird control netting because of the high level of problems with pigeons or larger birds like gulls.  Pigeon net is used on home eves, courtyards, rooftops, carports literally any enclosed or semi-enclosed area where pigeons or larger birds are a problem. 

The largest size polyethylene mesh twine is the 4” gull net, which is used to keep large birds like gulls and geese out of ponds, rooftops etc. 

4" Bird netting over a pond

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For specific advice, email mark@birdsgottago.com with brief description of roosting conditions.

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Learn how to install Bird Spikes & Pigeon Spikes to stop pest birds

Pigeons on ledges and roof tops

Bird Spikes are a highly effective form of bird control and easy to install. Bird Spikes are used worldwide to keep pigeons, gulls, crows and other large pest birds from landing on ledges, beams, signs, security cameras, chimneys, gutters, buildings, schools, lights, roof tops etc. As we discussed in an earlier blog, "Learn where to professionally install Bird Spikes and Pigeon Spikes"
the success of Bird Spikes depends upon the birds’ behavior and the structure’s characteristics and location.

Here are the steps for installing Bird Spikes:

1) Clean the area before installing Bird Spikes

Before installing pigeon spikes make sure that the area is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.  Some building might have a high build-up of bird droppings or other nesting debris. In situations where bird droppings need to be removed, Dissolve-it can be applied to the surface to help breakdown the droppings. If old Bird Gel is on the surface, use Repellant Gel Remover to loosen up the gel. We highly recommend applying a professional grade disinfectant to the area before installing the pigeon spikes. If you are experiencing a problem with “bird mites” or other pest bugs, call a professional pest control company (preferably one that is also very knowledgeable about bird control).

2) Installing Bird Spikes or Pigeon Spikes

Bird Spikes on ledges and sign letters

Bird Spikes are available in a variety of widths and lengths to be a bird deterrent on many different types of applications. The Stainless steel spike has a U.V. resistant Polycarbonate base.  It is sold in 1-foot lengths and 3 different widths: Bird Spike Narrow (2 ½”), Bird Spike Wide (4 ¼”) and Bird Spike Xtra –wide (8”). The 1-foot Bird Spike strip can be glued or screwed to a variety of surface configurations.  If gluing the bird spikes, 1 caulking tube of bird bond will cover about 35’.  If screwing in place the bird spikes have holes in the surface for an easy installation. When installing Bird Spikes make sure that the tip of the spike is either even or slightly over the edge of the ledge to prevent any bird from gaining a foothold on the outer edge.  UV Stable or Stainless Steel Zip ties can be used to install bird spikes on sprinkler pipes, small I Beams or wherever adhesive is not an option. Also available is the a low cost all Plastic Bird Spike or a all Stainless Steel Bird Spike.
Do not install Bird Spikes in the middle of the ledge where there is space left for pest birds to land on each side.  The entire ledge needs to have full coverage.  When covering ledges over 10” wide, multiple rows will be needed to prevent pigeons from landing.  If installing multiple rows, up to 2” space can be allowed from the tip of one spike to the tip of the next spike to provide full protection from pigeons landing. The polycarbonate base of the bird spike strips is also scored at regular intervals to allow it to be broken into smaller sections for use on pole tops, lights, sign letters etc.

Stainless Steel Bird Spikes have a stainless steel spike and base.

Bird Spike Install

 They are sold in 3’ sections and the same widths as the polycarbonate bird spikes narrow, wide, Xtra-wide. Stainless Steel pigeon Spikes are sometimes preferred because of the longevity of stainless steel. Another advantage to Stainless Steel Bird Spikes is that because they are available in longer lengths and this can speed up the installation time. Like plastic based Bird Spikes, the Stainless Steel bird spikes can also be glued or screwed in place. To cut into smaller sections, metal cutting snips will be needed.

3) Get creative when installing Bird Spikes.

Sometimes when you do bird control work you have to get a little creative. Because of the variety of situations and the unknown elements of a bird’s adaptive behavior, it is sometimes necessary to think outside the box.  For example, if birds are used to roosting or nesting on the ledge they will often fight to roost on the ledge even when the spikes were correctly installed. In these cases, try applying bird gel to the spikes to discourage the birds from trying to land. The pest bird will experience a slight burning from the bird gel, which will encourage them to leave the roost. Also, to increase the effectiveness of the overall job, try hanging visual bird scare control products in the area as an additional deterrent to discourage new pest birds from landing. A new bird deterrent is the Attack Eagle Bird Deterrent.

* Audio / Visual Bird Scare products are not always effective on their own, particularly against non-migratory birds like pigeons and sparrows or where birds may be roosting rather than simply hanging out. A combination of audio / visual products should be deployed and re-located as birds react. Results vary depending on protected roosting conditions, food /water source. Overnight nesting sites typically require exclusionary products – netting, electric etc. 

Contact us at mark@birdsgottago.com with details about your bird problem and we can work with you to determine the best bird control products to deter the birds from your property.

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