Re: Warning: 4 the birds repellant
jaime wrote:
>
> 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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When my cat used to get up on things I did not want her on I would put
sticky tape reversed on the item. It is no where near as offensive and
dangerous as the product you mention. Isn't that awful. Somethings that
pass the EPA must have been presented on a holiday weekend, or when the
brain was on leave.
Rita
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