Bird Stop ® Liquid | Bird-X (2024)

FAQs

Do ultrasonic bird repellers actually work? ›

Therefore, commercially available ultrasonic devices are not effective in keeping birds away. Some insects and rodents can be disturbed by ultrasonic transmitters, but birds are not sensitive to them. Only the use of signals that can be heard by humans can disturb them or drive them away.

Olfactory repellents such as Methyl Anthranilate (MA) found in deterrents like Avian Block and Avian Control, effectively repel most species of birds. The non-toxic scent of MA acts like pepper spray, irritating eyes, noses, and throats. MA has a mild grape smell and is harmless to terrestrial animals and humans.

The pigeon could become accustomed if the acoustic signal generated by the device was constant. However, the Stop Bird PRO produces a frequency modulation that prevents the pigeon from getting used to it. Our customers have been using the Stop Bird Pro for several years now with the same result.

Structures, Residential buildings and complexes, and construction sites: Mix 1 part repellent product with 1 part water and apply with hand sprayer. Swallows and woodpeckers: Apply to nests before eggs or young are present. Do not apply to eggs or nesting birds.

Sonic and Ultrasonic Repellents

Cons: Limited effectiveness for all bird species, potential disturbance to humans or pets, may not provide long-term control.

One of the best sounds to get birds to scatter (and perhaps not to return) are synthetic sounds such as high-frequency, ultrasonic sounds. If you add in a frightening visual object such as an owl statue or scarecrow with shimmering tassels, the strategy becomes all that much more effective.

The smell of vinegar is very unpleasant for birds. It's a common household item, so you can easily put it in a spray bottle and use it anywhere you want to avoid birds in your garden.

A Handy Can Of One Household Essential Is All You Need To Keep Pigeons Out Of Your Yard. There's no denying that pigeons can be extremely annoying when they start making heaps of noise or pecking at the garden you've worked hard at. If you want to keep birds out of your garden, it's time to invest in some WD-40.

There's one smell that repels birds for certain: birds do not like the smell of a substance called methyl anthranilate or MA for short. Methyl Anthranilate (MA) is a food-grade ingredient found in the seeds of Concord grapes.

Bird B Gone offers several bird repellent sprays that contain the active ingredient Methyl Anthranilate (MA). All-natural MA is extracted from grape seeds. This non-toxic substance acts like pepper spray for birds; it affects their trigeminal nerve and irritates their eyes, nose, and throat without harming them at all.

What noise scares birds away? ›

Distress calls mimic the sounds of birds in distress, signaling danger to other birds in the vicinity. Playing recordings of predator sounds such as hawks, owls, or falcons can effectively scare away birds. Combining sound with visual scare tactics can increase the effectiveness of bird control measures.

High-frequency sounds, usually above 20,000 Hz, are often used to repel birds.

Bird Gel is applied to areas where birds are landing; birds will not like the sticky sensation on their feet and will move on to a more comfortable spot. Transparent bird gel can be used on indoor or outdoor surfaces where birds are landing and lasts up to 6 months.

Known as either a bird stop, eave closure or eave riser, this component of a tile roof is a code approved 26 gauge Galvanized or Aluminum metal that prevents intrusion under the tile by birds or other wildlife.

Birdscarer humming tape is an effective and easy-to-use solution for protecting your crops from birds. This simple product emits a penetrating humming vibration that birds cannot tolerate, keeping them away from your crops without harming them.

High-frequency sounds, usually above 20,000 Hz, are often used to repel birds.

Ultrasonics are extremely effective on swallows and pigeons. At times you may need to be persistent as sonic and ultrasonic bird repellers do not harm birds but just makes them feel very uncomfortable, it may take anywhere from 1 day to 3 weeks to break their habit.

No species of bird has shown sensitivity to ultrasonic frequencies (>20 kHz). Sensitivity to frequencies below 20 Hz (infrasound) has not received much attention; however, pigeons and a few other species have shown behavioral and physiological responses to these low frequencies.