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Bird Control Devices that Work and Those that Don't
Bird Control Devices That Work (and Those That Don't)
If you've been plagued by pest birds pooping all over your signage, AC units, skylights, and solar panels, it's time to look into bird control devices that actually deliver results. The trouble is, while some systems are highly effective, others are completely useless or carry serious professional drawbacks.
To help you sort through the noise, the bird control pros at Bird-B-Gone have broken down which devices to avoid and which ones to invest your budget in.
What Bird Control Methods Are NOT Recommended?
1. Ultrasonic Devices
The trouble with ultrasonic devices is that birds cannot hear the high-frequency sounds emitted by them; there is zero scientific evidence that they work. While birds react to sounds faster than humans, they share the exact same audio frequency hearing range that we do. The only thing ultrasonic devices accomplish is annoying neighborhood dogs and cats that actually can hear those higher frequencies. For real results, stick to audible sonic bird deterrents.
2. Propane Gas Cannons
Although propane cannons have a specific time and place in industrial agriculture, they are completely impractical for the average commercial or residential property. They generate loud, explosive thunderclap bangs to startle and scare birds from wide-open fields. In urban or suburban areas, they will simply trigger noise complaints and disrupt neighbors.
3. Lethal Bird Control
This category includes avicides (bird poisons), pellet guns, and lethal traps. These methods are highly restricted by local, state, and federal laws, are dangerous to non-target wildlife, and are completely ineffective at managing large numbers of recurring pest birds long-term. If you are dealing with protected species, you must avoid these methods entirely and contact a licensed bird control professional for a legal, humane exclusion strategy.
Bird Control Devices and Repellers That Actually Work
When you are ready to invest time and money into field-tested, humane systems, Bird-B-Gone recommends the following tools:
1. Polycarbonate Plastic Bird Spikes
Our anti-perching, anti-roosting plastic bird spikes are ideal for keeping pest birds off rooftops, parapet walls, light fixtures, security cameras, and structural signage. They easily install using outdoor polyurethane adhesive or screws, come in 3-, 5-, and 7-inch widths, and are available in various colors (including brick red, white, crystal clear, light grey, brown, black, and tan) to blend seamlessly with your architecture.
Read More: Why Bird Spike is Effective and Simple (Expert Explanation)
2. Wind-Powered Bird Spiders
To create an active physical barrier on flat equipment, the Bird Spider 360 features long, spindly, stainless steel tentacles that bounce and move with the wind. This motion prevents gulls and pigeons from landing on rooftop AC units, awnings, canopies, skylights, and solar panel arrays. They come in four convenient diameters (2′, 4′, 6′, and 8′) to cover different equipment sizes.
3. Sonic Deterrents (Sounds Birds Hear and Fear)
The Bird Chase Super Sonic emits actual recorded distress and predator calls that naturally frighten pest birds away from wide areas. Because these are natural bird sounds, they won't disturb humans or pets. A built-in speaker covers up to a full acre of property, and the unit can be configured to target specific species or run on a day/night cycle to match flock activity pattern shifts.
Read More: How Sound Bird Deterrents Work to Scare Birds Away
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Bird-B-Gone is the world's largest manufacturer and distributor of commercial bird control products. We provide technical advice, blueprint takeoffs, project training, and local installer connections to help you achieve a permanent, bird-free environment.