Bird Buffer™ Frequently Asked Questions

HOW DOES THE BIRD BUFFER WORK?

For the Bird Buffer to be effective, the birds must be exposed to the release of small particles called nano-particles by flying through the area that is exposed. The nano-particles released at 90 mph over 150’ circular area as high as it is wide. When the birds fly through breathing faster, only small amounts irritates birds eyes and mucous membranes without risk to their health. The Bird Buffer works on all birds, dependent of their flying activity. They do not consume the product to be effective. It may take several exposures by flying through the nano-particles for the birds to learn to leave the area completely.

The grape like scent is fragrant and has a pleasant “grape slurpy smell”. The automated “on/off” Bird Buffer keeps the nano-particles fresh so no chance of deterioration or residue. The Nano-particles are so tiny they never land with any air movement, causing them to continually move. Small amounts of product (2 oz per day of use as directed) is enough to stimulate a reaction when the birds are flying.

HOW DO I USE Rejex-it® IN A THE BIRD BUFFER?

Familiarize yourself with the operation of your Bird Buffer or read the operating instructions for additional information. Pour Rejex-it® directly into the formulation tank of your Bird Buffer and operate the unit as directed by the manufacturer of the equipment. For best results use a very low timed, automated setting. If you use high settings the atmosphere becomes "too saturated". Extremely Low settings on the Bird Buffer generate a "dry" nano-particle which penetrates bushes and trees for several acres or indoors will penetrate shelves, eves, piles of product or around crates without leaving a residue. The Bird Buffer can be very effective on large open areas and structures, indoors and outdoors.

CAN YOU PROVIDED ME WITH THE PRODUCT NAME?

http://www.birdbuffer.com/about_fluid.htm

I NEED TO REVIEW THE MSDS AND THE LABEL

http://www.birdbuffer.com/pdf/birdbuffer_msds.pdf

Rejex-it® IS ONLY 40% MA. THE OTHER 60% IS UNSPECIFIED. WHAT ARE THESE OTHER COMPOUNDS?

Food Grade Soy Oil.

DO I HAVE TO DILUTE THE PRODUCT?

Rejex-it® Bird Repellent is used without any dilution. It is an naturally occurring formulation made from grape extract concentrate which does not mix with water. It is a registered product for approved use with bird control and cannot be changed in its composition.

HOW MUCH DO I NEED?

Bird Buffer requires very little product. Generally 2 oz are enough to cover 3-5 acres per day when automated to release particles for 20 sec. each 2.5 minutes, 4 hours in the morning and 4 hours at evening before dark. Pour only 2 quarts of fluid into the top fill tube to begin. Check the level with the dip stick to be certain you have not overfilled. With one gallon Rejex-it® you can effect approximately 3-5 acres for one month. With experience and automation, less product is used as the birds find new nesting and roosting places to go.

WHAT ABOUT WORKER EXPOSURE REQUIRING MONITORING?

Testing was completed and is being used with 450 employees for over 2 years at a food packing facility. Primus Labs did the inspection which passed with flying colors. The amount of product being introduced is so low, it’s a refreshing grape scent. See the Thomas Produce Testimonial.

We can give you Joe Glavach's telephone number if you would like to discuss it.

THE PRODUCT IS A RESPIRATORY IRRITANT AND THE MSDS MENTIONS A CONCERN FOR ASTHMATICS?

Asthmatics are susceptible to any change in atmosphere or dust. If a concern was made for the smell of manure or fertilizer, then you would have to address it. This is food grade product that is all natural, approved by EPA, FDA and USDA. Only 1 ounce per 4 hours is used for bird control (only operates 8 hrs/day or 2 ounces).

WHAT SETTING DO I NEED FOR THE CYCLE-TIMER?

Rejex-it® can be used in both small areas to keep birds away from re-infestation, or large areas to remove them permanently. The electric Bird Buffer timer should be set to operate for a few hours in the morning and a few hours at night in large open areas. Just "set it and forget it" for one month. There is a 24 hour clock and a cycle-timer for on/off repeating operation. The 24 hour timer should be set for 4 or less hours in the morning (after daylight), and 4 or less hours in the evening (before dark) or for short periods when birds are most active. For large warehouses without large open walls, only use for 20-30 minutes per day.

The cycle-timer turns on and off. With the remote control, set it by depressing the yellow and red button, then set the upper knobs to 11:00 position on the left knob and all the way on for the right knob. This will give you 1 minute on and 4.5 minutes off. The unit always starts in the off position.

WHEN DO I USE THE GREEN BUTTON ON THE CYCLE TIMER? (prior to 9/07)

Use the green button and the red button only to test to be certain it will come on. If plugged into the 24 hour clock, be sure it is set in the on position to work. This will tell you if it is working properly. Be sure to press the green button again to release it, otherwise the cycle-timer will not work.

(After 9/07) The new machines timer is located on the back near the top corner. Turning the power switch on starts the timer automatically in the “off” position first, then continuously repeats the cycle. The setting of the 24 hr. clock (separate unit) will control the proper time of day for the unit to start cycling. The 24 hr. clock/timer must be set at the correct time. If power is lost, this will need to be reset to the correct time of day.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET BIRD CONTROL?

Usually 2 weeks are sufficient to control established flocks of birds from the treated area. It takes time for the birds to find a new home and new feeding grounds. After the first 2 week operation, some birds may return when the particles have subsided. So subsequent operation of the unit (setting the timer for less and less each month) continues to be reduced as the number of birds decreases that return. You may find that 1 or 2 "scout birds" will test the area weekly to see if the particles are still in the air. Since particles are invisible, birds can't visually see when the particles are there or not, so the birds will assume the particles are there all of the time, yet continue to have one or two scout birds "test" the area.

It must be considered that only a fraction of the birds in a flock will be continually returning to test to feel if the effects are still present. On subsequent days, smaller release of particles will lead to permanent bird control. Guaranteed 100% roosting bird control.

WHAT IS THE BEST TIME TO HAZE?

Best results are achieved when birds congregate in the early evening and settle down for the night, or in the early morning when they look for their preferred feeding grounds. It is important to expose as many birds as possible to the nano-particles in the air in the beginning of the operation. In subsequent applications releasing the nano-particles, the birds will leave much faster and it will take longer for them to return.

I AM CONCERNED ABOUT STAINING A LIME STONE BUILDING?

When the machine is set to the low setting of (coming on for just 10-15 seconds every 2-3 minutes) during the morning hours and again in the evening hours, it has no residue at all. Concern would be during the filling of the machine, when there may be spillage. To combat this issue we suggest a tray under the machine that would stop any spill or drips during the filling process.

Keep in mind, dripping would still be easier to clean than any of the bird droppings, and the MA fluid cleans up with soap and water. This product comes from grape concentrate and soy oil as a naturally occurring ingredient mixture.

WILL YOU ASSIST WITH THE PLACEMENT OF THE MACHINES?

We will be very happy to fly out during the installation and assist in choosing the right location if you desire.

GIVEN THAT THE FOGGER MUST BE 5 FEET FROM BUILDING SURFACES AND CAUTION SHOULD BE MADE AROUND PAINTED SURFACES — I HAD ENVISIOED PLACING THE UNIT DIRECTLY UNDER THE EAVES, ABOVE OUR SHIPPING/RECIEVING DOORS — WHERE SHOULD THE SPECIFIC PLACEMENT BE, IN LIGHT OF THIS REQUIREMENT?

Older equipment has a mist that is wet and leaves film. They used a gallon per day or more. We have refined and filtered the output with high amounts of air to separate the 5 micron particles to only affect the birds when they fly. It’s not strong enough to stimulate birds when they are sitting. They have to fly and breathe fast enough to get any stimulation from the Bird Buffer and then it takes days or even weeks to retrain the birds.

Using this installation plan below, and testing wind direction for overall area coverage, we normally try to obtain roof coverage that will still affect the ground area. We use a can of smoke called “Windicator” to see the wind movement for best position. See our Installation Plan.

WILL THE BIRD BUFFER HAVE LIMITATIONS IF PLACED INSIDE A WAREHOUSE WITHOUT AN EASY EXIT TO THE OUTSIDE?

Without a clear exit for the birds, this product will only guard from outside on the roof. It would place an umbrella around the area that retrains birds not to come to this area. Mostly they must land somewhere when they know they can enter or see a truck when it pulls up then prepare to fly in.

The method used with the Bird Buffer is to be invisible so the birds cannot outsmart it, figure it out, or go around it.

ARE THERE LIMITATIONS FOR BUILDINGS IN EXPOSED AREAS WHERE WINDS ARE FREQUENT

After completing the Installation Plan, the photos are looked over and agreements are reached to see that this will be successful. If we don’t think conditions are correct, we don’t want to install it. It has to work and does 96% of the time.

Winds can actually help spread the material if not constant.  Birds communicate and can become stimulated from over an acre away.

Our business is built on word of testimony’s.  No one to date has a bad installation.  Smaller birds do take longer.  The larger the bird, the faster the results.

IF I DECIDE TO TRY THE BIRD BUFFER, DOES THE MONEY BACK GUARANTEE HAVE CONDITIONS RELATED TO UNEXPECTED BIRD BEHAVIOR, ETC?

Birds are always unexpected. But so is the surprise of when the output will be present…and it’s invisible.

Nesting is not counted in results.  If birds are nesting, they will be too determined to feed and will continue to nest.  But the Bird Buffer will stop new birds from joining in and when the nesting is complete, they will leave the area also.

It’s best to have the Bird Buffer installed prior to nesting season (coming up).  Also, a 7% price increase takes effect April 1st, 2008.

DO YOU HAVE ANY TYPE OF LEASING PROGRAM?

The full lease program that was offered through a leasing company was for a minimum of 3 years. Each Pest Control Operator has there own lease or rental program with different ranges of time. The shortest period has been 3 months that we have heard of. With that rental, a monthly service contract and refilling of the machine is part of their program.

WHY SHOULD I USE AN EXTERMINATION COMPANY, SUCH AS AN AUTHORIZED/LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR?

There are many authorized/licensed Pest Control Operators who carry the full warranty and guarantee of our product when they purchase the equipment through us. They have been well trained in bird handling, trapping and clean-up. So with their service comes more than GBS can offer you from our location. If you decided to do other work in reference to capture of critters, or if a bird was trapped in a room and cannot fly out, they have the equipment and know how to do the complete job. We have worked with many Pest Control Operators for several years. Call for an operator in your area.