Bird Slope Bird Deterrent keeps Pest Swallows off Buildings
Swallows will soon be coming to warmer cities and neighborhoods, looking for places to build their mud nests. The bird control experts at Bird B Gone advise property owners and managers that unless they are prepared for the annual arrival of swallows with humane and effective bird deterrents, they can expect to see their walls, eaves, and fences covered with unappealing mud nests.
Bird B Gone, the leader in bird control products for commercial, industrial, and residential applications, recommends installing Bird Slope now to prevent soon-to-arrive swallows from building mud nests on elevated ledges.
Swallows will soon be coming to warmer cities and neighborhoods, looking for places to build their mud nests. The bird control experts at Bird B Gone advise property owners and managers that unless they are prepared for the annual arrival of swallows with humane and effective bird deterrents, they can expect to see their walls, eaves, and fences covered with unappealing mud nests. Besides the unattractive appearance of these nests, there are bacteria, fungal agents, and parasites found in swallow droppings. This debris often contains serious diseases such as histoplasmosis, encephalitis, salmonella, meningitis, toxoplasmosis, and more. Not exactly something you want around your property.
Property owners are advised not to use water hoses or brooms to get rid of swallows and their nests. Swallows are protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918, so it is illegal to intentionally capture, kill, or disrupt these migratory birds or their nests and eggs. One highly effective way to keep swallows away is by installing Bird Slope.
How Bird Slope Works
Bird B Gone's Bird Slope panels provide the aesthetic deterrent many property owners need to get rid of swallows. When these smooth, slippery PVC panels are mounted at an angle on eaves, ledges, I-beams, and parking garages, they create a no-landing zone for even the most determined swallows. Try as they may to land on the slope, swallows harmlessly slip and slide right off. After a few unsuccessful attempts, even the most stubborn bird will give up and move on. Ideal for all types of birds, especially swallows, Bird Slope panels are effective in light to heavy bird pressure environments. Heavy pressure means many birds nesting or roosting at the site, while light pressure means only a few birds stopping during the day.
Installation and Features
Bird Slope panels are easy to install on open eaves, ledges, I-beams, and parking garages, or virtually any 90-degree nook and cranny where pest birds have become a problem. The panels come in 4-foot long sections and 48 feet per box. They are easily screwed, glued, or nailed to any flat surface. Handy snap-on extenders make it easy to adapt the panels to ledges as wide as 10 inches. Without an extender, the basic bird slope panel can protect a 6-inch wide ledge. Special mounting clips allow the panels to be easily installed vertically on the sides of buildings. End caps are also available to prevent birds from getting behind the panels. A glue trough on the underside of each panel allows for easy installation using standard outdoor polyurethane adhesive.
To blend in with building aesthetics, Bird Slope panels come in two colors, stone and grey. Each panel is fabricated of UV-protected PVC material for lasting durability in hot sun and harsh weather. For those who need to install Bird Slope next to electrical wiring, the panels are non-conductive for extra safety.
Bird B Gone is the world's largest manufacturer and distributor of bird control products, providing effective and humane solutions for a bird-free environment. The company provides advice, training, and installation services for those who need help with these and other bird control measures.