Hi Mike -
I've worked with a lot of bird deterrent systems having dealt with
birds at Disney theme parks and at historical institutions.
The bottom line is bird deterrents fall into three basic categories
- Ones that do not work
- Ones that work as a short term solution - they modify bird's
behavior and MAY encourage birds to relocate
- Ones that are suitable as a long-term deterrent
The sound deterrents fall into the second category. The sound(s)
generated by these devices may cause alarm or discomfort among your
bird population, however birds are highly adaptable and they will
become desensitized to the sound(s) and return when they realize
there is no threat. If you decide to use this type of system you
will need to be fairly aggressive about controlling nesting and
roosting sites, perches, food sources, etc. in order to make the
site less attractive to returning birds. Of course any reputable
provider of a bird deterrent will provide similar advice.
Depending on your situation (you didn't give a lot of info to go on)
you may be much better off looking at long-term deterrents that
address specific bird behaviors. These are often species specific
solutions - for example what works for pigeons may not work for
geese. But these kinds of systems, although sometimes more costly
and labor intensive, are usually much, much more effective. For
examples of these types of solutions I would recommend "Nixalite."
They've been doing it successfully for many, many years.
Remember that bird control is a cultural and behavioral issue as
much as anything else, so you will need to address other elements
such as food sources, guest behaviors, etc.
Good luck,
Larry Fisher
Consulting Planner, Designer, Imagineer
Bristol, RI
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Anyone had experience with Bird-be-Gone’s sound
deterrents?
Mike
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