#fireflydiverter

Bird invasion, without any doubt, is one of the major problems that most of the householders face in their homes, especially after spring season. Without having anything to control these birds, this can develop disaster for your home, garden and even family welfare. As you know birds discharge contain some bacteria and viruses that can affect you and family member's health very badly. On the other hand, you have to spend countless hours and good amount of money cleaning up after and fixing the damage caused by the invasion. But luckily today the market is filled with different types of bird control products, ranging from your typical scarecrow to high-tech Reflective Bird Diverters that you can use to get rid of such problems.  These devices are safe and humane products that deter birds from flying, landing, sitting and nesting where they are not welcome.

1. Background:

Where it has been found during an EIA that there is a potential for bird collisions (specially rare or endangered species) with new overhead lines or there are actual collisions on existing lines it is advisable to install bird flappers or bird flight diverters on the earth wires. It has been found in South Africa and overseas that the majority of collisions happen with the earth wires, as they are less visible than the conductors. The reason is that they are thinner than the conductors and also fewer of them on a line. Typically big birds with less man oeuvrability, when flying horizontally to the ground, will see the conductors and when taking evasive action collide with the earth wires above. The bird devices are installed either using “bicycles” along the earth wires or from a chair hanging from a helicopter.

2. Specifications - Bird Flight Diverters:

As per recommendations from Chris van Rooyen of the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT), Transmission should use the spiral type until all bird flapper types are tested by Eskom..

• Black and white spirals are of preformed 14mm diameter PVC UV stabilised rod. Half of the spirals to be of white colour and the other half to be of black colour. Installation of the bird flight diverters to be:

• To be installed on both earth wires (19/2,65), staggered;

• To be installed only on 60% of the span and in the middle of the span (Chris van Rooyen of the Endangered Wildlife Trust). Typical 400 kV line spans length=450m- 60%=270m.

A shiny, movable device that creates the illusion of blinding light when it spins in the wind. The Bird Deflector launches a multi-sensory attack that scares birds away from the treated area. Sunlight and the wind create flashing lights that leave the pest birds disorientated and irritated.

The Bird Deflector is UV and weather resistant, made from plastic and aluminium. It can be attached via glue or screws (not included).

Made from plastic and aluminium, the Flock bird deflector is UV and weather resistant and will last for many years. The Flock bird deflector can be glued or screwed into place or can be attached to non porous surfaces.  Great solution for sheds, warehouses, boats, jetties, gardens.

Simple visual deterrent

Scares and irritates pest birds

Inexpensive, lasting solution

Prevent pests from invading outdoor spaces

No poisons, chemicals, or traps

Completely humane – does not harm birds

Sunlight glares are irritating to birds, forcing them to leave treated areas

Product created due to customer demand

Reduce health and liability risks associated with pest infestation