Bird-X Expands Product Line with Optical Gel Bird Deterrent ELMHURST, Ill. — Bird-X, Inc., an industry leader in humane bird control solutions, proudly announces the latest addition to its diverse product line – Optical Gel. This addition marks an advancement in the company’s commitment to providing effective and ethical bird control measures. Optical Gel is a multi-sensory bird repellent that deters birds using sight, smell and touch. The disks use birds’ enhanced visual acuity and ability to perceive UV-light to create the illusion of fire or smoke, driving pest birds to find a safer a ..read more

Bird-X, Inc. Celebrates 60th Anniversary as Established Leader in Bird Control Industry ELMHURST, ILL – Bird-X, Inc., a leading innovator and supplier of humane bird control products since 1964, is celebrating 60 years of success in the bird control industry starting this month. On January 17, 1964, Bird-X began a long and rewarding journey to becoming a leading supplier of humane bird control products. Bird-X started as a small idea, inspired by a Bird Lite that was being sold to deter birds from commercial areas. Joe Seid, Sales Director at Bird-X and son of Founder, Richard Seid, tells ..read more

Bird Strikes in the Aviation Industry are Increasing. What are the Dangers? Air travel is widely considered the safest form of transportation due to several factors, including adhering to stringent safety regulations and continuous advancements in aircraft technology, maintenance practices, and air traffic control systems. Despite being one of the safest modes of travel, the aviation industry faces an escalating threat from bird strikes, which poses risks to the overall safety of passengers and crew. What is a Bird Strike? A bird strike refers to a collision between a bird and an aircraf ..read more

Bird-X Announces New “Bird Balls” Product Line ELMHURST, ILL — Bird-X, Inc. announces the launch of Bird Balls floating covers. The Bird Balls product line protects water-based areas from birds and wildlife with three unique shapes to choose from, each providing up to 99% coverage. Bird Balls is a product line of floating bird and wildlife deterrents that rest on the surface of the water and provide up to 99% coverage for water-based areas. These floating covers block geese, ducks, swans, gulls, and other wildlife from entering or interacting with the body of water. Bird Balls make water ..read more

Has a bird made a nest on your home? If so, it’s likely because the nest is in a safe place where predators cannot easily access it. Moreover, birds typically nest high up, such as on ledges or in nooks and crannies. Where do birds make nests on your home? They’re likely to nest in the windowsills, gutters, slanted roofing, downspouts and corners of your property. Moreover, nests can become messy and ultimately, a nuisance. Read on to learn how to keep birds from making nests in unwanted places. Tips on How to Stop Birds From Nesting Birds can be appealing to the eyes and ears. However, when t ..read more

If you take a close look at birds, you might notice that they have tiny nostrils, called nares, on the sides of their beaks. For years, it was believed that birds used these nares almost exclusively for breathing and not for smelling. Even famed naturalist John James Audubon was certain that because birds possessed superior eyesight, they never had a need to develop a sense of smell. However, research today seems to have proven this widespread belief to be incorrect. So, which is it? Do birds have a sense of smell or not? And if so, what are some scents they enjoy, and what scents do birds hat ..read more

Windows are a silent and deadly enemy of birds: It is estimated that about 1 billion birds are killed each year after colliding with windows. Even more birds are seriously injured. What is it about windows that make them so deadly for birds? Why Do Birds Fly Into Windows? Deceiving Reflections Glass buildings and the clean windows of your home can reflect their surroundings. Instead of a solid structure, birds see the reflection of the sky or the trees facing a building. This can cause a bird to fly straight at a window, resulting in a deadly headfirst crash. Temptations On occasion, birds may ..read more

Silicon Valley City Experimenting with Lasers to Deter Crow Infestation It feels like a scene from Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds,” but it’s actually a city located in Silicon Valley. Recently, Sunnyvale, Calif. has been dealing with a moderate crow problem that is affecting its downtown. Since the start of the pandemic, thousands of crows have been congregating in heavily trafficked areas of the city and defecating on sidewalks, streets, dining and shopping areas, and on the people. One resident told ABC 7 News that they use an umbrella to avoid getting hit with bird droppings. Aside fro ..read more

5 Reasons to Hire Bird Control Professionals Instead of Doing It Yourself Written by Jackson Spencer When installed properly, humane bird control products are without a doubt the best way to deter birds. If you have a pest bird problem, you may be tempted to try to install these products yourself (with the help of Google and YouTube, of course), but should you? Here are the five most important reasons why you should hire a professional bird control installer rather than trying to do the job yourself. 1)  Avoid Harming Birds Bird spikes and netting are both non-lethal solutions a ..read more

How Do I Prevent Pigeons From Landing On My Balcony? Living in an urban area has its charms, but pigeon infestations are not one of them. Pigeons can carry up to 60 transmissible diseases and parasites that you don’t want to be passed on to your household, not to mention the unsightly mess they leave behind. So how can you get rid of pest pigeons humanely and make sure they don’t come back? Here are a few recommendations to get rid of pigeons on your balcony. Keep It Clean One of the fundamental ways to keep pigeons off your balcony is to remove access to their basic needs on your proper ..read more