CA1206875A - Method for repelling birds, especially woodpeckers - Google Patents

Method for repelling birds, especially woodpeckers

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CA1206875A
CA1206875A CA000436360A CA436360A CA1206875A CA 1206875 A CA1206875 A CA 1206875A CA 000436360 A CA000436360 A CA 000436360A CA 436360 A CA436360 A CA 436360A CA 1206875 A CA1206875 A CA 1206875A
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birds
woodpeckers
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Samuel J. Tomlinson, Sr.
Edward E. Dean
Leon M. Adams
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Southwest Research Institute SwRI
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Priority to AT9086/83A priority Critical patent/AT391055B/en
Priority to GB08509650A priority patent/GB2154880B/en
Priority to BR8307750A priority patent/BR8307750A/en
Priority to PCT/US1983/001303 priority patent/WO1985000996A1/en
Priority to CA000436360A priority patent/CA1206875A/en
Application filed by Southwest Research Institute SwRI filed Critical Southwest Research Institute SwRI
Priority to CH1694/85A priority patent/CH664556A5/en
Priority to DK177385A priority patent/DK162500C/en
Priority to SE8501914A priority patent/SE453452B/en
Priority to FI851563A priority patent/FI70113C/en
Priority to NO85851624A priority patent/NO157121C/en
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01MCATCHING, TRAPPING OR SCARING OF ANIMALS; APPARATUS FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF NOXIOUS ANIMALS OR NOXIOUS PLANTS
    • A01M29/00Scaring or repelling devices, e.g. bird-scaring apparatus
    • A01M29/12Scaring or repelling devices, e.g. bird-scaring apparatus using odoriferous substances, e.g. aromas, pheromones or chemical agents
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01MCATCHING, TRAPPING OR SCARING OF ANIMALS; APPARATUS FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF NOXIOUS ANIMALS OR NOXIOUS PLANTS
    • A01M19/00Apparatus for the destruction of noxious animals, other than insects, by hot water, steam, hot air, or electricity
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01NPRESERVATION OF BODIES OF HUMANS OR ANIMALS OR PLANTS OR PARTS THEREOF; BIOCIDES, e.g. AS DISINFECTANTS, AS PESTICIDES OR AS HERBICIDES; PEST REPELLANTS OR ATTRACTANTS; PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS
    • A01N35/00Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having two bonds to hetero atoms with at the most one bond to halogen, e.g. aldehyde radical
    • A01N35/06Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having two bonds to hetero atoms with at the most one bond to halogen, e.g. aldehyde radical containing keto or thioketo groups as part of a ring, e.g. cyclohexanone, quinone; Derivatives thereof, e.g. ketals
    • CCHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C09DYES; PAINTS; POLISHES; NATURAL RESINS; ADHESIVES; COMPOSITIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; APPLICATIONS OF MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • C09DCOATING COMPOSITIONS, e.g. PAINTS, VARNISHES OR LACQUERS; FILLING PASTES; CHEMICAL PAINT OR INK REMOVERS; INKS; CORRECTING FLUIDS; WOODSTAINS; PASTES OR SOLIDS FOR COLOURING OR PRINTING; USE OF MATERIALS THEREFOR
    • C09D5/00Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, characterised by their physical nature or the effects produced; Filling pastes
    • C09D5/14Paints containing biocides, e.g. fungicides, insecticides or pesticides

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  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Wood Science & Technology (AREA)
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  • Toxicology (AREA)
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  • Insects & Arthropods (AREA)
  • Pest Control & Pesticides (AREA)
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  • Dentistry (AREA)
  • Birds (AREA)
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Abstract

A method for repelling birds, especially woodpeckers from selected areas or surfaces which comprises applying isophorone to such areas or surfaces.

Description

8~5 METHOD OR REPELLING BIRDS, ESPECIALLY WOODPECKERS

This invention relates to a method for repelling birds, especially woodpeckers, from certain selected areas or sun-faces. In one of its more specific aspects, it relates to a method for reducing or preventing damage to wooden utility poles and the like by woodpeckers.
Woodpecker damage to wooden poles and cross-arms has plagued the utility industry for many years. Not only is the damage costly, but the holes in the poles cause a weakening effect and also make them dangerous for linemen to climb. The extent of this damage is more widespread than is commonly realized and it hag been estimated that the chiseling damage done by woodpeckers is more costly than that caused by wind, lightning, and ice storms combined. The Seriousness ox the problem of woodpecker damage is long standing one and the literature contains many reports on stratagems for which utility companies have spent very substantial sums in an effort to solve this problem. Among these are:
1. Lashing the holed section of old poles to the tops of new poles or letting old poles stand lashed to the new poles.
The theory underlying this was that the birds would prefer the older wood to the new freshly creosoted wood. The birds did not agree.
2. Tacking red flannel streamers and vane metal strips to the poles. This repelled the birds briefly 7 apparently until they assured themselves these devices were harmless.
3. Wrapping the polls with hardware mesh cloth or with various sheetings such as plastic sheeting. This was largely ineffective in that the woodpeckers simply tore large holes in the h~luwdre sloth to get at the wood. Wrapping the poles with other material failed for a similar reason
4. Applying chemical repellents.
It has long been desired to solve this problem by simply applying a chemical repellent to the poles which would cause the woodpeckers to avoid pecking on them. Hundreds of dip-fervent chemicals have been reported to have been tried but none have been entirely successful for various reasons including inadequate repelling power or, if the repelling s power was sufficient, failure to remain in place in effective amounts over extended periods of time In accordance with this invention, an area or surface from which birds are to be repelled has a chemical compound applied to it in an amount effective to repel the birds. The compound to be applied has the following formula:
C(o)cH:c(R)cH2c~R)2cH2 wherein R is a methyl, ethyl or propel group. The preferred chemical compound is isophorone which technically is 3,5,
5-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-one-1. The specific compound corresponds to the general compound wherein the Us are all methyl groups. Its physical properties are well known and it is readily available on the open market. While it is con-ridered to be somewhat toxic to human beings, and contact with the skin and eyes is to be avoided, it is not considered a dangerous industrial hazard due to a low vapor pressure of about 0~2 millimeter at 20C.
The repellent of this invention can be applied as a rota-lively pure compound, or in combination with a carrier or other inert materials. Solvents, emulsions or carriers can be used which are substantially inert with respect to the come pound. Examples of solvent carriers which can be used, if diehard, are various hydrocarbon fractions such as the naphtha~. Since this kitten material is only slightly soluble in water, it can be made up into an aqueous emulsion using suitable emulsifiers or wetting agents and the emulsion applied to the areas from which the birds are to be repelled.
The compound can also be absorbed on suitable solid Carrie 3, such a various clays, and applied as a dust, preferably with an adhesive to hold the carrier in place.
While the compound has a low vapor pressure and enjoys a substantial effective life even when applied so as to be con-tenuously exposed to the atmosphere, it may be advantageous to apply it in such a manner so as to be substantially is-fated from the atmosphere to further increase its effective life. One effective method of accomplishing this is to encamp-~Z~)~875 sulfate the compound using techniques well known to the encamp-solution art. The resulting capsules comprising discrete portions of the compound encased in insoluble impervious sheaths can be applied to a selected area or surface in any desired manner. For example, the capsules can be mixed with an adhesive or paint and applied to tune surface to be pro-tooted. The compound is thus shielded from the atmosphere so that vaporization is substantially eliminated and the capsules can remain in place for long periods of time. However, an attack on such surface by a woodpecker or the like will cause at lease some of the capsules to be ruptured thus releasing the compound for performing its repelling function.
The compound can also be applied in admixture with a suitable coating material, such as latex paint, which hardens to trap the compound within-the hardened coating and to substantially isolate it from the atmosphere.
The amount of the ketonic compound to be applied should be sufficient to repel birds, especially woodpeckers, over an extended period of time. Since the compound has a very low volatility, it will remain in place over long periods of time during which it is effective in its repelling activity. The amount to be used can vary over a wide range depending on the manner of application, the desired period of its effectiveness and other factors. Usually an amount within the range of 0.5 and 3 ounces of the compound per square foot of surface is desirable. If the compound is encapsulated, the lower end of the range can be r for example, 0.1 ounce per square foot of surface. The high side of the range is usually dictated by economics .
EXAMPLE I
An aviary was constructed and two golden front adult wood-puckers were housed in it. A test pole untreated) was placed in the aviary at the same time the birds were released therein so pecking and territory claims could be started. After a conditioning period of some six months, a new creosote impregnated distribution class electric power pole was placed in the aviary with one half of the top half of the pole ~2Q6137S

painted with isophorone the other half was left unpainted.
Approximately 100 cubic centimeters of the isophorone was used over a surface area of approximately 500 square centimeters On the night of the original application, a heavy rainfall was received and two days later an additional 50cc of isophorone was painted over the test area.
During the test period, the woodpeckers were fed with a feed ration consisting of live millirems (worm, larvae and beetle), hen layer pellets and dog food pellets. The hen layer pellets and the dog food pellets were fed ad-lib and the millirems were fed daily ~50 to 100 each) on top of the ad-lib ration.
No activity was noticed on either side (treated or untreated) of the test polo until November. During the months of November through March, the untreated side of the test pole was vigorously attacked by the woodpeckers leaving numerous holes in same. During the same period, the treated side of the test pole was virtually unscathed and no damage was observed past the margin of the treated and untreated section of the pole.
Orientation preference was tested by rotating the poles by 90 and then 130. No orientation was observed.
EXAMPLE II
The effect of is~phorone on repelling an ordinary pen of chickens was observed by playing do grain onto which isophorone had been sprayed until the grain was wetted in one tray and non-coated feed grain in another tray. The chickens readily ate the non-coated grain but would not eat the treated feed grain and no apparent ill affects were caused by the few pecks at the treated grain. It was observed that the avoidance appeared to be caused as the tongue came in contact with the treated grain.

Claims (9)

THE EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION IN WHICH AN EXCLUSIVE
PROPERTY OR PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:
1. A method for repelling birds from a surface comprising selecting a surface from which it is desired to repel birds and applying to said surface a repelling amount of the compound of the formula wherein R is a methyl, ethyl or propyl group.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein said compound is 3,5,5-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-one-1.
3. The method as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein said compound is applied to said surface in encapsulated form.
4. The method of claim 1, wherein the compound is applied to the surface in encapsulated form with an adhesive or coating material to said surface.
5. The method of claim 4, wherein the coating material is paint.
6. A composition for repelling birds from a surface comprising a repelling amount of a compound of the formula wherein R is a methyl, ethyl or propyl group, and an adhesive or coating material containing the same as a carrier therefor, said adhesive or coating material having the property of adhering to the surface from which the birds are to be repelled.
7. A composition according to claim 6 wherein said compound is 3,5,5-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-one-1.
8. A composition according to claims 6 wherein said compound is in encapsulated form.
9. A composition according to any of claims 6 to 8, wherein the coating material is paint.
CA000436360A 1983-08-24 1983-09-09 Method for repelling birds, especially woodpeckers Expired CA1206875A (en)

Priority Applications (10)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
BR8307750A BR8307750A (en) 1983-08-24 1983-08-24 METHOD FOR REPELLING BIRDS, ESPECIALLY PICKS
PCT/US1983/001303 WO1985000996A1 (en) 1983-08-24 1983-08-24 Method and composition for repelling birds, especially woodpeckers
AT9086/83A AT391055B (en) 1983-08-24 1983-08-24 METHOD FOR REPENDING BIRDS FROM A SURFACE AND A COMPOSITION FOR CARRYING OUT THIS METHOD
GB08509650A GB2154880B (en) 1983-08-24 1983-08-24 Method and composition for repelling birds especially woodpeckers
CA000436360A CA1206875A (en) 1983-08-24 1983-09-09 Method for repelling birds, especially woodpeckers
CH1694/85A CH664556A5 (en) 1983-08-24 1985-04-19 PROCESS AND COMPOSITION FOR PROTECTING A SURFACE FROM DAMAGE FROM BIRDS, ESPECIALLY PEAKS.
DK177385A DK162500C (en) 1983-08-24 1985-04-19 PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENT FOR REJECTING BIRDS, ESPECIALLY SPETTER
SE8501914A SE453452B (en) 1983-08-24 1985-04-19 SET AND COMPOSITION TO REJECT BIRDS FROM A SURFACE
FI851563A FI70113C (en) 1983-08-24 1985-04-19 OVER COMPOSITION FOR OVER BORROWING OF FAOGLAR AND SYNNERHET HACKSPETTAR
NO85851624A NO157121C (en) 1983-08-24 1985-04-23 PREPARATION FOR AA RETIRED BIRDS, SPECIFIC CUTTING SPECIES.

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Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
PCT/US1983/001303 WO1985000996A1 (en) 1983-08-24 1983-08-24 Method and composition for repelling birds, especially woodpeckers
CA000436360A CA1206875A (en) 1983-08-24 1983-09-09 Method for repelling birds, especially woodpeckers
CH1694/85A CH664556A5 (en) 1983-08-24 1985-04-19 PROCESS AND COMPOSITION FOR PROTECTING A SURFACE FROM DAMAGE FROM BIRDS, ESPECIALLY PEAKS.

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NO157121C (en) 1988-01-27
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GB2154880A (en) 1985-09-18
SE8501914L (en) 1985-04-19
DK177385D0 (en) 1985-04-19
FI70113C (en) 1986-09-15
NO157121B (en) 1987-10-19
SE453452B (en) 1988-02-08
FI851563A0 (en) 1985-04-19
GB2154880B (en) 1987-02-18
FI851563L (en) 1985-04-19
NO851624L (en) 1985-04-23
DK177385A (en) 1985-04-19
SE8501914D0 (en) 1985-04-19
WO1985000996A1 (en) 1985-03-14
AT391055B (en) 1990-08-10
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DK162500B (en) 1991-11-11
DK162500C (en) 1992-03-30

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