How can I keep gulls from flying into an open are like a garbage dump or an open-air restaurant?
Gulls respond well to a concept known as “Grid Wire.” This involves running thin wire in a grid pattern over the area. The wires should be no more than two feet apart from each other, sort of like a large-mesh net. Bird Barrier sells all the components for Grid Wire. If they are not described on this site yet, please call our offices and we’ll mail you a catalog which shows how it’s done. Another exciting development is the Helikite, a helium balloon with nylon kite fabric, that hovers above a site mimicking a bird of prey. Hundreds of gulls have been run out of garbage dumps by just a few of these strategically placed.
