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Water fog for repelling birds

US6024971A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 7, 1997
Grant dateFeb 15, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 7, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01N25/06
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

In a method of repelling birds from an area, a fog is formed from a mixture comprising water and a chemical bird aversion agent. Preferably the mixture also includes a dispersant. The water fog can be formed by heating and/or pressurizing the so that it vaporizes. After it is formed, the water fog is directed into the atmosphere toward the birds to be repelled.

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