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We'd like to discuss your bird or pest problems with you in detail because every situation is different. Please call 866-411-6287 for a free phone consultation. Meanwhile review the following tips. |
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Product Recommendations
Product Support
Pricing, Payment & Orders
Questions related to Environmental Safety, Animal Rights and Product Safety
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Questions about product recommendations: |
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What products are best for my home, for example the balcony, pool, lawn or tree?
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Terror Eyes and Irri-Tape are popular because they are economical and effective. Bird Stop and Spikes are popular as well, and are very economical for small areas. For larger areas, BirdXPeller Pro covers up to an acre.
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What products are best for my enclosed or semi-enclosed area, for example a warehouse, loading dock, factory, parking garage or airplane hangar? |
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The QB-4 is the most efficient and unobtrusive for the interior. Bird Blazer uses state-of-the-art laser technology and is extremely effective. Terror-Eyes are very effective when positioned in every open door or entrance way. Spikes or Bird Stop are ideal when applied to all appropriate linear places, such as ledges, beams, gutters and rails. |
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What products are best for my outdoor, wide open area, for example an agricultural concern, airfield, rooftop or open parking lot? |
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BroadBand Pro is a wise comprehensive approach as it combines both sonic and ultrasonic techniques. BirdXPeller PRO is versatile, species-specific and effective (use the Super BirdXPeller PRO when the area exceeds 1 acre). Terror-Eyes, placed every 50 to 100 feet, are also very popular. |
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What products are best where silence is essential (customer, guest, employee areas)? |
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An ultrasonic sound generator is a smart product choice as it is not audible to the human ear. QB-4 and US-X fall into this category. Also, keep in mind that physical deterrents Bird Proof Spikes, BirdStop and visual deterrents BLazer, Terror-Eyes are silent as well. |
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What products are best for repelling geese or ducks from my grass?
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GooseBuster was made specifically for this situation. Also, Bird Stop is a safe, highly effective taste aversion agent. Terror Eyes, Irri-Tape and GatorGuard are also very useful.
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What products are best for repelling bats? |
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QB-4 and Transonic PRO are particularly effective against these pests.
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What products are best for repelling woodpeckers? |
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The Woodpecker PRO is recommended, along with Terror Eyes and Irri-Tape. |
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What products are best for repelling pigeons? |
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Terror Eyes are very effective against these stubborn pests. In addition, the QuadBlaster QB-4 if the pigeons are in an enclosed area, or the BirdXPeller PRO if the pigeons are in an outdoor, wide open area, are suggested. |
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What products are best for repelling crows? |
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BirdXPeller PRO and Super BirdXPeller PRO are recommended, along with Terror-Eyes and Irri-Tape. |
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Questions related to Product Support: |
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Is there a warranty? |
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All electronic products are covered under the manufacturer's warranty, against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of six months from the shipping date. At its option, BirdStoppers will either replace or repair the defective unit. Note, an extended warranty is available.
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Is there a performance guarantee? |
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If the customer is not satisfied with the performance of an electronic unit, within 30 days from the shipping date, it may be returned at the customer's expense, for credit (less shipping, handling and a 10% restocking fee). Written authorization and a returned goods authorization (RGA) number must first be obtained from BirdStoppers.
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Where should I mount the deterrent? |
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Let the environment be your guide. A sound repeller works best when installed at the level of the pests, speakers facing the direction from where they arrive, with no walls or other structural barriers blocking the sound. A visual deterrent will be most effective when mounted at the level of, and close enough to and easily visible to the pests. Spikes and Bird Proof must be applied to each specific beam, ledge, sill, etc. on which birds are roosting. Please read the detailed instruction manual on the product you've selected; also call 800-860-0473 for specific recommendations. |
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Can you provide installation manuals and/or product brochures? |
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Products that require an installation manual have the manual available in a PDF format on the product page. All product brochures can be viewed in a PDF format online. |
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Can birds and pests get used to unmoving, unchanging repellent technologies? |
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Birds and pests are smart and stubborn. They often get used to, and therefore don't fear, visual devices that don't move or sound repellers that don't change pattern. Knowing the limitations of a static environment, all Bird-X products were designed to avoid this exact predicament. Our visual deterrents move and change with the wind and light, and some have always-changing holographic printing or patterns to further confuse birds. Our sound repellents vary their frequency, intermittence, hours of operation and more, and furthermore, they are user adjustable for different situations. |
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Why do you recommend multiple products?
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To achieve permanent bird repellency, it is vital to treat the problem and its source, not just the symptoms. The only way to do this is to make the environment undesirable. Because often birds are long-term visitors with a strong site fidelity, it is critical to attack more than one sense. For example a sound repeller and a visual deterrent will make the area unpleasant to birds both aurally and visually. Each product helps and supports the effects of the other, resulting in greater success. |
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Questions related to pricing, payment and orders: |
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Do you discount for quantity purchases?
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Yes most products that offer quantity discounts, the pricing is listed on the product page. Please feel free to inquire by calling us at 1-866-411-6287. |
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What payment methods are available? |
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You may charge your Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover (include name on the card and expiration date) or you may send a check in advance. If you would like to be billed net 30 days on your purchase order, send three credit references and your bank information. |
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Are there any additional charges? |
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Yes; applicable UPS Ground shipping charges (and sales tax for customers in Illinois). |
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Can I become a dealer, or reseller, of BirdStoppers products? |
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Yes, contact us, or email sales@birdstoppers.com and talk to Ron LaDew or Steve Claussen.
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I'm with the press, or I'm about to lecture/speak/write on bird control. Can I interview someone, or receive visual materials?
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Yes, contact us, or email sales@birdstoppers.com. |
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Questions related to environmental safety, animal rights, and product safety: |
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Are your products humane?
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Yes. Actually, humane societies, non-profits and animal rights groups like our policy of providing non-lethal, non-harmful, environmentally safe and ecologically sound products. We regularly receive referrals from the Audubon Society, the Coalition to Prevent the Destruction of Canada Geese, the Humane Society of the United States, and the Animal Damage Control division of the USDA. Non-lethal deterrents are also most effective, as lethal methods don't make the environment unappealing for future birds. |
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Can the ultrasonic and sonic repellers be used near pregnant women and people with pacemakers? |
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Yes. |
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What standards do you have for Quality, Customer-Service, Electrical, Safety and Distribution?
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We are members of the Better Business Bureau. We also pride ourselves on our internal quality system for everything from production to marketing. Regarding products: Most of the power sources for our electronic products are ETL and/or UL/CUL listed. This designation indicates that products are manufactured in a controlled environment, with registered facilities as well as registered products. Most of our electronic products are CE-marked for distribution though out the European Union. |
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Are ultrasonic and laser repellers a concern for employees, guests, customers, pets or children?
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It's wise to be cautious with any sound or light in our environment (i.e. avoid loud rock concerts, avoid staring directly at the sun). Bird-X ultrasonic and laser repellers are not dangerous when used as directed. Ultrasonic repellers can be loud, while registering above human hearing range. Laser repellers are fully-registered and consumer safe, though still lasers. We recommend both only at high ceiling levels, not near people for long periods of time. |