Bird control challenges vary from airport to airport due to different factors that attract birds. Each species of bird has its own preferences and behaviors, such as habitat, food,osting habits, and seasonal occurrence. Additionally, features near or far from airports can create unique bird hazards. However, there are common characteristics and requirements for bird control at most airports.
Airports are typically large, open areas, so effective solutions should cover a wide expanse. It is important to keep birds off the airfield entirely rather than relocating them within the same area. Certain bird species pose more significant risks to aircraft safety, including gulls, waterfowl, rock doves, blackbirds, starlings, crows, hawks, eagles, owls, and snow buntings. By focusing on these problem groups, many bird control issues at airports can addressed. Bird control measures may need to be implemented year-round and sometimes around the clock. Therefore, long-term deterrence techniques are necessary to prevent birds from returning to the airfield and its surroundings. While short-term effectiveness is occasionally required, habituation is a greater concern at airports where sustained effectiveness is crucial. In some cases, nocturnal control may also be necessary. If bird overflights become problematic, control programs beyond the airport boundaries are needed.
The of a successful airport bird control program lies in habitat control. By making the airfield less attractive to birds, especially the most problematic species, the root cause of the problem can be addressed. Modifying attractive features for one species may inadvertently create better conditions for another. However, modifying large areas of suitable habitat and removing particularly enticing elements can significantly reduce the need for active control measures. Clearing an entire airfield of birds solely through active control methods is a challenging task. By limiting the areas that attract birds, habitat modification can effectively concentrate active control efforts in specific zones.
Pestman Bird Repell utilizes taste, smell, and touch to discourage birds from using the vicinity of the airport as a habitat and keep them away.
