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Method of deterring birds from plant and structural surfaces

US6328986A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 2000
Grant dateDec 11, 2001
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01N61/00
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for deterring birds from perching, roosting or loafing on plant and structural surfaces by applying to the surfaces a non-toxic composition. The non-toxic composition is one that triggers a physiological aversion mechanism in birds by a visual cue and a post-ingestinal response.

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