Warning: 4 the birds repellant

I am once again, posting a note from another list.  Please note: 
it was again requested that people do so.  If you or anyone you 
know is using this product, please stop immediately.
jaime

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 >We are sending the attached email for a veterinarian with whom we work.
 >She has been treating birds who have been harmed by this product and is
 >trying to do what she can to change it's EPA approved rating. The birds she
 >has treated will survive, but will not be able to fly for about a year
 >until they have completely molted out their matted and covered feathers.
 >One will have permanent damage to a wing. They would have died without her
 >treatment. She has taken pictures, but they are not yet developed.
 >
 >Here is the information. Please forward this to any other lists you belong
 to.
 >
 >Carol and Ken - www.birdsnways.com
 >It has been reported to us that a product, '4 The Birds' is being sold as a
 >bird repellant. It is marketed by J.T. Eaton and is manufactured by Bird
 >Control International. The EPA# is 8254-1-56. It seems that the major
 >ingredient is Polybutene. It is a clear, thick resinous material that is
 >applied with a caulking gun. It is to be applied to window ledges and other
 >places that birds might land where they are not wanted.
 >
 >Instead of repelling them, the birds become 'stuck' in the goo (like mice
 >in sticky traps). As the birds struggle to escape, they become further
 >trapped by this resinous material. Their beaks, face, wings, feathers and
 >feet become coated with this sticky material. Even if they manage to
 >escape, with their feathers coated with this sticky substance, they are
 >unable to fly.
 >
 >One veterinarian is treating several of these cases. The substance is
 >impossible to remove safely. It does not come off with soap and water, but
 >requires mineral spirits which is toxic to birds. The birds may suffer
 >permanent disabilities. This product is not a repellent.
 >
 >Veterinarian Linda Pesek and a number of concerned people are trying to get
 >this product removed from the EPA approved list. For this purpose data is
 >needed, documenting incidents. We ask that you check with others in your
 >area to determine 1)if and where the product is sold around you and 2) if
 >others have experienced incidents with this product. We would welcome all
 >information on injuries and bad experiences.
 >
 >The data gathered will be used when contacting the EPA to object to this
 >product being licensed.
 >
 >Please help the birds. Email your information to us at
 >birdsnways@birdsnways.com and we will forward it to Linda.
 >
 >And be sure to warn others NOT to use '4 The Birds'.
 >
 >Ken and Carol Highfill >>

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