Solar Bird Repeller - Spinning Bird Deterrent with Telescoping Arms - Prevents Birds from Landing - Humane Repellent - Portable Design - for Boats, Patios, AC Units, Etc - Solar Powered

Cuando lo probé en el balcón (9 metros cuadrados), observé que las palomas dejaron de acercarse y de entrar al balcón, incluyendo mi gato, que ni a comer se acercó al balcón. Sin embargo, las palomas siguieron invadiendo el techo. Cuando lo instalé permanentemente en el techo, el gato volvió al balcón. Las palomas dejaron de posarse específicamente en el área del techo donde intalé el aparato, pero continuaron invadiendo el resto del techo. Observo que las palomas, por obvias razones, no se posan en el perímetro de las antenas giratorias pero, aunque sí se posan fuera del radio giratorio, no permanecen mucho tiempo ahí. Mi experiencia me dice que este aparato sí sirve en espacios pequeños y semi cerrados, pero no en espacios amplios y abiertos. También observo que, entre más extraigo las antenas, para abarcar más perímetro en el techo, con menos velocidad y fuerza giran, al grado de que el viento, las puede frenar. Ocurre lo contrario entre más retraigo las antenas, con la consecuencia de que el radio giratorio se reduce a un radio de quizá 50 cm. Luego de un mes de uso, las palomas ya no se posan en el techo. De hecho, las observo venir y luego cambiar de parecer y retirarse.

No birds or poop since I got this item. I only have smaller birds on my balcony and Ilike that it will not hurt them if they get hit by it (it stops really quick with a very low torque motor). I also bought higher capacity AA rechargeable batteries as the ones shipped are all but useless and won't last half a day in poor sunlight! The trick here for people that do not have much sun is to buy 2500mAh AA rechargeable batteries and a charger. Put recharged batteries in each day and your unit will run all day and night no problem! I added a few white ribbons on the end of the arms which I found scared the birds way even more. Very happy, bought another for my rear balcony. Great device!

Great work really well and no bird mess all over the boat cover!

I purchased two of them (one originally and then another a few weeks later since the first one worked so well). It has been approximately ~1.5 years since I've had them and they are still working fine. I used them on my attached spa to pool sitting travertine decks since this is where the birds/pigeons were landing/resting on (a lot of bird excrement). The two spinning bird deterrents has been keeping the birds off this backyard area. At least for my use, I was so happy they actually worked. The solar panels keep the spinners active from dawn to dusk (in sunny Arizona) when the birds are active. The only drawback is that two out of four original reflective strips/tapes at the ends of the spinners have deteriorated. I have a separate extra reflective strip roll on hand (remember I have a pigeon/bird problem) so it was not a big deal to replace the strips. In addition, I really think it would still work for me without the reflective strips because I believe the actual spinning telescoping arms are keeping the birds from landing. Overall happy with the product because it works for my application. I don't know how long they will last in the Arizona heat and dust year after year so I'm likely going to purchase more to replace the ones I have when they eventually don't work. Remember that these are mechanical systems with a motor that will eventually break down. The price is kind of expensive but I haven't found an alternative solution with this much success.

This is a poorly made product that does not work well. I purchased Energizer rechargable batteries and had them fully charged beore I set up this item. When setup and turned on, the 'Arms' barely move. After one night, the arms do not move at all since the solar charger cannot work. The body and mounting tabs are all made of plastic.