Electrical Deterrents
Avishock and Bird-Shock are virtually identical electrical bird deterrent systems developed by Network Bird Ltd in the UK and BirdBarrier in the US.
An electrical deterrent is not bird proofing in the conventional sense in that it does not provide a physical barrier against the birds, nor is it a scaring device. Instead, it modifies a birds behaviour by touch, deterring them from landing on ledges with a harmless but disconcerting electric shock in much the same way as the electric fencing used on farms.
uses
Electrical deterrents are suitable against all kinds of birds and is one of the most discreet forms of bird deterrent available, making it a popular system with architects.
While typically used for ledges and parapets, its flexible base makes it uniquely suited to rounded or curved surfaces and its low profile design makes it ideal for shop signages and statues.
It can also be used in other areas such as gable ends and roof ridges when a more discreet alternative to spikes is required.
installation
AviShock and Bird-Shock both consist of a metal track attached to a flexible plastic base which is glued in place on the leading edge of a ledge. Separate sections of track can be joined together using jumper wires to form one long continuous circuit.
The system is then connected to an energiser unit which is plugged into a standard power socket.
