by Shane Henson — September 21, 2012—Facilities managers searching for an effective but humane way to keep birds from disturbing building occupants and dirtying property through their droppings may find the Bird Spider 360° from Bird-B-Gone Inc. to be a good solution.
This physical bird deterrent rotates and bounces in the wind to deter large birds from landing on unwanted areas such as light fixtures, boats, docks, signs, rooftops, air conditioner units and more. The moving parts make it impossible for large birds such as pigeons, crows and gulls to land in concentrated areas.
An improvement on the original Bird Spider design, the Bird Spider 360° is made of durable yet lightweight materials that are designed for prolonged outdoor use. The body and base are composed of a UV-protected polycarbonate plastic, and the arms marine grade stainless steel. Bird Spider 360° is manufactured by Bird-B-Gone in the USA, ensuring high-quality construction and lasting performance, the company says.
The spinning spider can be glued or screwed down for permanent installation or mounted for temporary use with any of the unit’s optional bases, such as the sand bag or boat base, which easily attach to the base of the Bird Spider 360°. The unit can be mounted to railings, masts, bimini and canvas covers, flat surfaces and more. A locking pin in the base is designed to ensure the Repeller 360° will not blow away in high winds.
In addition to the Bird Spider 360°, Bird-B-Gone offers a host of products that can be used by property managers to handle bird problems. These include:
- Bird Netting: Netting that can be used around trees, bushes and vines to prevent birds from landing
- Bird Spikes: A physical bird deterrent used to humanely prevent birds from landing
- Bird Wire: A post and wire system that prevents landing by creating an unstable landing area
- Bird Chase Super Sonic: A bird sound deterrent ideal for large outdoor spaces
- Bird Slope: An angled deterrent that blocks birds from landing or nesting on ledges
