4 The Birds - Bird Repellent Liquid - Questions & Answers

The 4 the birds product, liquid or gel, does not kill the birds.  It makes the surface that birds like to land on sticky, or tacky, and birds do not like their feet on something sticky.  It merely deters them from landing and "hanging out" on surfaces that you apply it to.  The product is made in a liquid that turns tacky once it has time to set and dry, or in a caulk tube in a gel form.  Pest control professionals usually have a preference on how they would like to apply it.  It is made in both forms based on the preference of the applicator.  You can apply it to trees or bushes as long they are not in bloom or fruit bearing.

Since woodpeckers are a protected species and you can get fined for hurting or killing them, we do not carry any products labeled specifically for woodpeckers.  Most of the time woodpeckers are attacking your home because it is finding food under your siding, or insects.  Sometimes applying a liquid insecticide, like our Talstar product in the area where the bird is doing damage, will kill any pests behind the siding and therefore if there is no more food, the bird will go elsewhere.  The bird could also be targeting the area for nesting material since you stated it is pulling out insulation.  You can try other non-spraying methods by placing reflective tape in the area or a fake owl or other bird of prey to deter the woodpecker. 

4 The Birds can attract dirt because it is so sticky. According to the 4 The Birds product label:

Repellent can be removed from interior surfaces, such as metal
beams, wood, laminates and painted surfaces, with "EATON'S"® Bird Repellent
Remover or with mineral spirits. Repellent can be removed from sealed concrete, tile
or stone surfaces by hosing with water if this is done within a very short time after the
area was coated. Application equipment should be cleaned with "EATON'S"® Bird
Repellent Remover or mineral spirits after each use.

 

We have not had any reports of issues with painted surfaces, but we always recommend you test the product on a small inconspicuous area before treating the entire surface to test for staining or damage.

4 The Birds is only labeled for use on beams and areas that birds roost, as well as on bushes and trees. It is not for use on concrete porches or anywhere that a person or other animal would be walking or could otherwise come into contact with it. 

 

4 The Birds - Bird Repellent Liquid is only labeled to be applied on Trees, bushes and vines when used outside and would not be recommended to apply to power lines.

You can apply 4 The birds Repellent Liquid to trees that are not in bloom and not bearing fruit. You want to also make sure to use safflower seed if there are feeders in the area. Also, please remove any standing water in buckets, and/or bird baths.

We would recommend the Chapin Premier 1 Gallon Sprayer. This sprayer will spray up to 10 feet.

4 The Birds Liquid Bird Repellent should only be used in a hand or pressure sprayer which has a discharge pressure of more than 40 and less than 150 PSI.

The active ingredient in 4 The Birds-Bird Repellent Liquid, polybutene, is listed on the product page on our website and product label. The inert ingredients of any product is considered a trade secret and not required to be disclosed by the manufacturer.

4 The Birds Bird Repellent Liquid should not be applied to the exterior surfaces of structures. You may consider using a Bird Scare Device around windows, or if there is a hard surface, then you may consider installing bird spikes or even Bird Optical Gel.

You could potentially use 4 The Birds - Bird Repellent Gel on stucco and other surfaces; however, keep in mind that this should be used on ledges, sills, roofs, and similar areas..

The application surface needs to be completely cleaned of dust, dirt, droppings, and other loose debris before applying the 4 The Birds gel. Porous surfaces should be sealed prior to treatment using shellac or a white glue solution.

You would use mineral spirits to remove old applications of 4 The Birds - Bird Repellent Gel.

The residual time of the 4 The Birds - Bird Repellent Liquid will vary depending on weather elements, debris particles and the limb surfaces on plants, trees, bushes, etc. For larger birds such as starlings, more than one application may be necessary to create a thick enough layer for the repellent to be most effective. It is recommended that treatments to trees, bushes and vines be made in the fall or early spring when limbs are bare and easily accessible. Repeat treatments can be done as needed or when repellency has dimenished. 

4 The Birds - Bird Repellent Liquid is safe for children and pets as long as it is dry and used as directed.

4 The Birds - Bird Repellent Liquid should not be sprayed on birds or their nest. It is to be applied inside onto beams, girders, struts, supports, and other places where birds can sit and roost or outdoors on trees, bushes and vines. (Do not apply to the exterior of buildings or structures).

4 The Birds - Bird Repellent Liquid  would be applied to where birds can sit and roost or outdoors on trees, bushes and vines. Do not apply to the exterior of buildings or structures.  You can try other bird deterrents such as scare devices or slides if a flat surface.

4 The Birds Gel is used on railings and ledges to stop pigeons/other birds from roosting in those areas. It is not intended for geese.

We have not had any reports of issues with tile surfaces when using the 4 The Birds – Bird Repellent, but we always recommend you test the product on a small inconspicuous area before treating the entire surface to test for staining or damage.

4 The Birds - Bird Repellent Liquid would not repel beavers and is only labeled for use on the top sides of branches where birds would perch. You could instead try something like Nature's Defense Organic Animal Repellent Granules around the trees to repel beavers.