• Remember that most birds feed from the outside perimeter of a crop and use tree cover to roost in and for observation. Place speakers 15-50 feet inside crop pointing OUTWARDS whenever possible. Position more units/speakers along the perimeter of the crop, near tree cover, power lines, and water. Heavy sound coverage is recommended at flight pattern entry points to your crop.

• If birds are roosting in nearby trees at night, the unit should be run 24 hours a day during initial set-up (if possible) in order to move the birds further away.

• Mount speakers approximately three (3) feet above tree or crop levels for maximum coverage. For taller trees (cherries, peaches, almonds, pecans, etc) additional speakers may need to be placed under the tree canopy. Sound will disperse or reflect off solid barriers or thick brush. Mount control unit out of direct sun, if possible.

• When first installed, run the Bird Gard units at FULL volume and on SHORT/MEDIUM time off periods. This ensures “bird stress” and “harassment”.

• Watch and be aware of bird habits and their reactions. Check flight paths and re-adjust speaker locations accordingly. Check power source and unit settings often to insure continuous bird hazing. Be certain that the system is not turned OFF during crucial times.

• An optional solar panel is recommended for use with a 12 volt battery in order to ensure that the battery does not go dead at a critical time in terms of bird control.

• Whenever possible, run the Bird Gard unit at full volume.

• If you are using more than one Bird Gard unit, it is recommended to overlap the speaker coverage zones and use different sounds so that the birds experience greater harassment.

• Spray switches, sockets, and speaker jacks with white lithium grease or silicon two or three times per year in order to ensure years of trouble-free use.

• Store the complete system in a sealed carton during the off season.

• Remember that the Bird Gard system is a management tool. Effective results depend on your awareness of the local environment and attention to the system. The fewer alternative food sources in the area the more bird pressure you will experience. Be aware that under some situations of extreme drought or other adverse conditions, the pressure on the birds becomes so great that their survival instinct can overrule their fear of the Bird Gard sounds. In these extreme cases, you will need to supplement the Bird Gard with more human intervention in your bird control program.
Be aware that under some situations of extreme drought or other adverse conditions, the pressure on the bird becomes so great that survival overrules any deterrent.