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Optical Gel Can Be Used Almost Anywhere
Balconies Cable Runs Chimneys Enclosed Spaces Fire Escapes
HVAC Equipment Parapet Caps Pipes Railings Roofs
Soffits for Mud
Signs Roll-Up Doors Skylights Small Equipment Swallows
Vertical Surfaces for
Statues Steel Beams Trees Woodpeckers Window Sills
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Nesting Sites: 6 in. maximum spacing
TM 6”
6”
Night Roosting Sites: 8 in. maximum spacing
Installs Easily in Minutes 8”
8”
Protects: Ledges, Signs, Balconies, Visit www.birdbarrier.com for cleaning
Soffits, Beams, Skylights, Signs, Roofs, solutions to sanitize the site prior to 8”
AC Equipment, Enclosed Spaces Optical GelTM installation.
Day Roosting Sites: 10 in. maximum spacing
Optical Gel Installation Guidelines •D
issolve-It » for breaking down bird 10”
1. Clean site thoroughly (see below) droppings and eliminating odors 10”
2. F or pigeons, place dishes as shown •M
DBC-10 » a safe, concentrated
below. For other birds, see below. formula for cleaning droppings
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Bird Barrier Optical GelTM may be used to deter feral pigeons, gulls, and many other unwanted
birds from roosting on buildings and other structures. Bird Barrier Optical GelTM is supplied in
Some testing may be needed to determine best placement for other bird species (see
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS at www.birdbarrier.com) .
ready-to-use plastic-dish containers. These should be affixed to surfaces with commercially
available silicone adhesive or other suitable and removable adhesive. (See CLEANING STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
SURFACES PRIOR TO TREATMENT and APPLICATION DIRECTIONS below.) Nonrefillable container. Do not contaminate water, food, of feed by storage and disposal.
APPLICATION DIRECTIONS Pesticide Storage: Store in a cool, dry place inaccessible to children and pets. Do not store
Remove covers from dishes and affix dishes to dry surfaces with silicone or other removable with solvents that may dissolve the plastic dishes.
adhesive.
Pesticide Disposal: Wastes resulting from the use of this product must be disposed of at an
For feral pigeons, dishes should be spaced (center-to-center) as follows: approved waste disposal facility. Cover exposed gel in dishes to prevent spreading prior to
Nesting sites: 6 inches disposal
Night roosts: 8 inches
Day roosts: 10 inches Container Handling: Nonrefillable containers. Do not reuse or refill containers. Offer for
recycling, if available.
General guidelines for spacing of dishes for other species of bird are:
Gull: 12 inches
Corvids (crow, magpie, etc): 10 inches
Starling: 8 inches.
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CLEANING STRUCTURE SURFACES PRIOR TO TREATMENT PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS (skip this step if structure is already clean)
Wear protective eyewear and face mask or respirator to avoid inhaling bird feces, nesting
materials, feathers, and dead birds, while cleaning structure surfaces before placing Bird Barrier
To avoid respiratory exposure, especially in confined areas, cleaners should wear a dust/
mist filtering respirator meeting NIOSH standards of at least N-95, R-95, or P-95. Follow the
Optical GelTM containers. Wash skin and clothing after cleaning bird debris and before eating or manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions are available
drinking. Do not touch or rub eyes while or after handling Bird Barrier Optical GelTM. for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry.
For Bird Barrier Optical GelTM to be most effective, bird nesting materials, feces, feathers, and Use a biocide or water mixed with detergent to wet surfaces where feces are present to limit
dead birds must be removed prior to application of the Optical GelTM containers. To reduce generation of airborne dust and aerosol mists during cleaning. Allow cleaned surfaces to dry
potential exposure to diseases from bird debris, persons that clean or remove bird debris, should prior to treatment. When cleaning large amounts of bird debris, workers should be informed of
wear waterproof gloves and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for dust and the possible health risks involved. Persons with compromised immune systems should avoid
aerosol mist protection while cleaning areas to be treated. Thoroughly clean surfaces, including the cleaning operation.
confined spaces such as building attics and other protected areas, where birds roost or nest.
If pressure-washers are used to strip off dried feces, dust and aerosol control measures, such
Take precautions to ensure nearby people are not exposed to debris from cleaning. as containing the area with plastic sheeting, should be taken. Wetting down the work area will
prevent inhalation, reduce the risk of disease from bird feces and debris, and will also help
The following PPE should be used during the cleaning process when cleaning may result in prevent the spread of dust and aerosols.
exposure, especially respiratory exposure:
• Long-sleeved shirt and long pants. Wash thoroughly after use or wear disposable outer An alternative to use of a pressure washer is to soak the feces and debris with water and then
clothing, such as Tyvek® disposable coveralls or suits. use a shovel to remove them. The wet material should be collected in heavy-duty plastic trash
• Waterproof gloves or disposable waterproof gloves. bags or some other type of secure container and discarded with trash.
• Rubber boots or other waterproof disposable foot protection.
For technical support or other questions, contact Bird Barrier at 310-527-8000.
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