Unique
Items for the Yard, Garden, and Lake Living
Bird
Gard - FAQ
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| Q. What bird species
are repelled by Bird Gard products? A. The units come in many recording configurations. The Standard (Agricultural) version includes the distress cries of the starling, robin, house finch, common grackle, ring-billed gull, blue jay, red-winged blackbird and the predator cry of the sharp-shinned hawk. The Marine version includes the distress cries of the laughing gull, ring-billed gull, herring gull, black-headed gull, California gull, glaucous-winged gull, double-crested cormorant and the predator cry of the marsh hawk. We have a large library of recorded birdcalls and are always adding more. Many custom combinations are available upon request. Please email us to see if we can help solve your specific bird control problem. Available Bird Calls Bird Calls Spreadsheet |
| NOTE: The Super Pro and Pro PLus models have been UPGRADED TO INCLUDE a user-changeable call chip & enhanced random operation. |
| Q. What if I do not
know the species of bird I am having a problem with? A. Bird Gard products are species specific and it is very important to know exactly what species you are dealing with. If you identify your species incorrectly, our research indicates that the birds will typically not respond to the prerecorded distress cries. |
| Q. How would I determine
the species that is causing problems for me? A. You may want to contact your local library, University Extension Service, Fish and Wildlife Agencies or a local chapter of the Audubon Society. One of these resources should be able to help you identify your bird species. Often, talking to your neighbors is helpful too. A helpful website in identifying North American bird species is the U.S. Department of the Interior website for the Patuxent Bird Identification InfoCenter. You may also want to visit eNature.com |
| Q. Are the sounds output
through the unit audible? A. Bird Gard products incorporate actual bird distress cries that are digitally recorded on a microchip. The distress cries are quite audible to humans. They sound like birds chirping. Each product is equipped with a volume control dial so that the sound can be adjusted for maximum effectiveness in the desired area of coverage and for user and neighbor comfort. |
| Q. How long until I
see results? A. The length of time may vary, but typically the birds will leave the area within 14 days. In most cases, you will see results very quickly. Fruit growers will need to have the unit in operation a few weeks before their crop begins to ripen. |
| Q. Do the birds become
accustomed to the sounds? A. Bird Gard and Crop Gard products use a microprocessor that randomly emits the sounds in completely unpredictable patterns and at random time intervals. This keeps the birds from acclimating to the sounds. |
| Q. Is the unit effective
on pigeons, doves, swallows and sparrows? A. We have not been successful with pigeons, doves, swallows or sparrows, although we have had marginal success with the house sparrow (English sparrow). |
| Q. Will the sounds
affect domestic animals or livestock? A. No animals are harmed by the Bird Gard sounds. Most domestic animals and livestock quickly get used to the sounds and are not negatively impacted. |
| Q. Is the unit weatherproof? A. Bird Gard and Crop Gard products are designed for outdoor use and are completely weatherproof (with the exception of severe winds, tornados, etc.). |
| Q. Where should I place
my unit for maximum effectiveness? A. The unit needs to face the area that is affected, and usually the unit is mounted on a wooden post or metal pole at a height of 4 to 6 feet above ground level. For an agricultural setting, the unit should be place 2 to 3 feet above the level of the crop. With crops that grow fairly high some speakers may need to be lowered so that sound is also protecting the area under the tree canopy. |
| Q. Will extreme temperatures
cause any problems with the product? A. The units will operate normally between 32º F and 110º F. |
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