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In order to cater to the needs of growing population, we are converting forests into cultivable lands. As results birds and other animals are losing their natural habitats and are forced to live with us. This has its own set of demerits. Pest birds and other animals tend to spread diseases thus posing a threat to mankind. Not only this, they can also damage out properties by roosting or perching on them. Wondering how to get over this? Well the only solution available with us is the use of bird repellents.

Bird repellents come in two formats: liquids and gels. Liquid is relatively less viscous and hence can be sprayed or painted on larger areas or areas that are more difficult to reach physically. These liquids can be sprayed over the surface using a spray pump for creating a wet-tar like surface. It has been observed that birds dislike landing on these kinds of surface.

Gels on the other hand when applied create unstable surfaces for birds to land. Gels are normally applied on solid surfaces like window sills or architectural features. These are applied using mastic or caulking gun. Thus both these kinds of bird repellents prevent birds from roosting and perching.

Since both liquid and gel repellents are non toxic in nature, they only make the surface sticky and uncomfortable for the birds to sit on but do not harm them. Some of the most popular and commonly used bird repellent devices are:

• Sonic bird deterrents - these include sound alarms, gunshots and recordings of bird voices that tend to prevent pest birds from coming to that particular area.

• Chemical deterrents - these include gels and liquids that are highly effective in discouraging pest birds from landing and roosting in large areas.

• Physical bird repellent products like spike system, bird netting, bird slope, bird jolt system, bird wire and bird spiders are available in the market. Although these products do not harm birds in anyway, they can definitely repel birds from an area.

• Visual repellents - birds as we all know have good eyesight and hence are capable of reacting to strange movements and approaching enemies. Making use of this quality, visual repellents have been designed. These products create a visual distraction for birds and force them to fly away. Scare balloons are most commonly used visual repellents.

After having dealt with different kinds of bird repellent products and devices, let us also look at the advantages we derive from using these kinds of repellents.

• The impact created by bird repellent products is effective and long lasting.

• Bird repellents are non toxic in nature and hence do not have any adverse effect on birds or people while installing or using them.

• Maintenance of these products is pretty easy.

• Repellent products like gels and liquids are easy to apply.

Now that we are familiar with various kinds of bird repellents and the advantage of using them, choose products that suite meet your requirements.