Aromatic Bird Repellents

Can solving your bird problem be as easy as using a smell to repel birds? With the help of Bird B Gone’s revolutionary aromatic bird repellents, the answer to this question is a definitive yes. See how aromatics repellents send birds flying.

How Do Bird Repellent Smells Work?

Bird repellent smells use passive scent technology to disperse MA into the air and effectively repel a wide variety of birds. Aromatic bird repellents are an exciting new way to repel birds with nothing but the sense of smell.

To be effective, aromatic bird repellent smells needs to meet the following criteria:

1. Be a substance that’s proven to repel birds.
2. Be easy to disperse and emit smell
3. Be safe and inoffensive for people in the area
4. Be long lasting where frequent reapplication is not required

What Scent Repels Birds? Methyl Anthranilate

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.
• MA is what gives food and beverages their grape flavoring
• Commonly used as an additive in candy, bubble gum, soda and even perfumes for its distinct scent.

But here’s the interesting thing: birds hate it. For our feathered friends, MA is like pepper spray; it irritates their trigeminal nerves and provokes a highly disagreeable sensation in their throats. MA is completely harmless and has no lasting effect on the birds, but the initial sensation when the smell invades their senses is so unpleasant it will trigger their instinct to flee the area.

Where Do Aromatic Repellents Work Best?

Aromatic bird repellents are best suited for outdoor areas where pest birds like to congregate such as:

• Balconies, decks, patios, garages, tool sheds, warehouses, barns, building ledges
• Outdoor dining areas, windowsills, backyards, boats, and other outdoor areas.

Choose from Two Options:

Our aromatic repellents are affordable, fast acting, trouble-free solutions for outdoor pest bird problems. These innovative products can be used alone or in combination with other bird control products. There’s no need for power outlets, batteries, or frequent reapplication spraying; these aromatics work much like the air fresheners that emit fresh scents into your home. 

Simply set them, forget them, and enjoy a bird-free space for weeks and months at a time.

1. Bird-Out Aromatic Bird Repellent Kit 

The Bird-Out Kit keeps pest birds away from outdoor areas. Your starter kit includes one dispenser and one Bird-Out cartridge that contains a 20% concentrate of methyl anthranilate. Simply mount the dispenser in a discreet location, activate with a quick twist and insert the cartridge, and walk away. In minutes, you have 60-days of effortless protection against pest birds. Increasing coverage is as easy as installing additional dispensers.

• Small, discrete, and a powerful repellent
• Simply replace cartridges after 60 days
• Replacement cartridges available in 1, 2 and 6 pack sizes
• Each dispenser will protect a 20' x 20' x 20' area (8000 cu. ft.)

2. Avian Block Pouches 

Avian Block™ Pouches use passive scent technology to repel birds. Pouches can be hung anywhere birds are a problem – trees, decks, rafters, boats, and more. Placing pouches takes virtually no time, requires no tools, and provides lasting protection for up to three months. Each pack includes 6 pouches containing the active ingredient Methyl Anthranilate (MA) in a 14.75% proprietary form.

• Perfect for trees, bushes, rafters, patios, boats, and other outdoor areas
• Hang where mounting Bird-Out dispensers isn’t practical or feasible
• Each pouch protects a 10’ x 10’ x 10’ area (1000 cu. ft.)

Tips & Tricks to Help Repel Birds with Smell

1. Find the Right Location. Determine what features in your space attract birds and address them. For example, remove food, trash and water sources when possible and add exclusion products to prevent birds from accessing roosting or nesting sites. 
2. Clean the Area. Birds are attracted to their own messes; what looks like a disaster to you looks like home to a bird. Clean and disinfect areas covered by droppings and remove all nesting materials. 
3. Act Quickly & Don’t Wait. Any bird control strategy is more successful when caught early. Established birds are very hard to remove. 
4. Use Layers. When protecting larger areas, additional dispensers and coverage may be needed. Many effective bird control strategies involve combinations of products and techniques. 

MA: The Smell Birds Hate

Once the birds get a whiff of MA, they rethink their plans and move on. That’s what makes bird repellent smells so powerful. Shop Bird B Gone’s aromatic repellants to find a solution that’s just right for your situation. If you need assistance choosing the right product, give us a call. Our team of experts are here to help. 800-392-6915