| BIRD SHIELD® is a food-grade bird repellent developed with major university assistance. It has been used for years on agriculture crops including Stone Fruits such as peaches, apricots, plums (Not registered for use in California) cherries as well as blueberries, apples, corn, sunflowers, rice and table grapes.
The active ingredient is Methyl Anthranilate, a constituent of Concord as well as other grapes. Methyl Anthranilate, or MA, has been used by the food and drug industry for more than forty years to flavor candy, sodas, gum and drugs. It is on the U.S. Food & Drug Administration's "Generally Recognized As Safe" (GRAS) list.
BIRD SHIELD® can be applied by air or ground when the crop begins to ripen or birds begin to feed on the crop. The earlier BIRD SHIELD® is applied to the crop the more effective it will be.
THE OBJECTIVE IS TO PREVENT BIRD DAMAGE BEFORE
IT STARTS!
Frequently Asked Questions
- HOW DO I KNOW WHEN I CAN HARVEST THE CROP?
Generally the crop is ready to be harvested six to eight days after the last application, however, sunlight and temperature can effect BIRD SHIELD®'s longevity and more time may be needed before all taste and odor cannot be detected prior to harvest.
- CAN BIRD SHIELD® BE WASHED OFF?
BIRD SHIELD® is rain fast and is gradually broken down by sunlight and air movement.
- HOW MUCH DO I USE?
The effective application rate for Stone Fruits is 1 pint of BIRD SHIELD® with 5 gallons of water per acre applied by air or 1 gallon of BIRD SHIELD® with 99 gallons of water applied with ground sprayers. Re-apply every six to eight days if birds return to the crop. See label for specific application instructions.
- CAN BIRD SHIELD® BE APPLIED WITH OTHER AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS?
BIRD SHIELD® may be mixed with EPA approved bacillus, insecticides and fungicides. Check for compatibility and refer to individual product labels prior to use. Do not add surfactants, stickers or spreaders to the BIRD SHIELD® tank mix.
- HOW DO I USE BIRD SHIELD® ?
BIRD SHIELD® works best when applied to crops early in the morning or late in the afternoon when temperatures are lowest and winds are calm. Extremely hard water that contains high amounts of iron and calcium can affect the tank solution so compatibility tests are suggested prior to tank mixing.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Tony Shepherd
Western States Sales Representative
1.503.791.8517
Bird Shield Repellent Corporation
1.509.338.0582
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