Bird Abatement
Avian Control
Control Description
This product is used to discourage birds from feeding on sunflowers.

Recommended Usage

Apply the spray mixture so that the crop receives thorough coverage. Product is best applied diluted while continuously agitated, or with a surfactant to ensure uniform coverage. Apply 12 oz . to 42 oz. Avian Control® (0 .16-0 .54 lb a.i. per acre). Dilute with water and apply at rates between 2.5 to 10 gallons of spray mixture per acre. This product may be applied up to the day of harvest (Pre-Harvest Interval = 0 days). Repeat treatment at 6-8 day intervals if significant bird damage begins to occur. 
 
Avian Migrate
Control Description
This product is used to discourage birds from feeding on sunflowers.

Recommended Usage
Apply by aerial application at a rate of 2.5 – 5 gallons of Avian Migrate (3.1-6.2 lbs a.i.) per acre or 7.5-15 fl. oz . per 1000 sq.ft. Use a 1:3 dilution with water and apply at rates of 10-20 gallons of spray mixture per acre. Do not apply when crop is wet or rain is expected. Reapply after 22 days. 
 
AVEX Bird Repellent
Control Description
This product is used to discourage birds from feeding on sunflowers.

Recommended Usage
Mix one part repellent with 99 parts of water to produce a 1% solution. Apply at a rate of 1 pint to 2.5 gallons of finished mixture (0.28 to 5.73 lbs. a.i.) per acre depending on vegetation density (due to increased surface area more product may be required).

Begin applications when crop begins to ripen or birds begin feeding. Reapply every 5 to 8 days if birds reappear. Harvest crop 5 to 8 days after last treatment or after all odor and taste of the product has dissipated.
 
BirdShield
Control Description
Biodegradable taste aversion to keep blackbirds out of sunflowers and corn.

Recommended Usage
Aerial application: 1 pint of BirdShield to 5 gallons of water per acre, when you first see birds or bird damage, and 7 days later if you see birds or damage again.
 
ECOBIRD 14.5
Control Description
This product is used to discourage birds from feeding on sunflowers.

Recommended Usage
For better coverage add a super wetter (such as a non-ionic, organofunctional, silicone surfactant, or sticker spreader) as directed on the label. Apply by aerial application at a rate of 2.5 – 5 gallons of EcoBird 14.5 (3.1-6.2 lbs a.i.) per acre or 7.5-15 fl. oz. per 1000 sq. ft. Use a 1:3 dilution with water and apply at rates of 10-20 gallons of spray mixture per acre. Do not apply when crop is wet or rain is expected. Reapply after 22 days. 
 
Flock Buster
Control Description
Biological repellent with taste and smell aversions.

Recommended Usage
For agricultural application use at least 5 gallons of diluted product initially and 2.5 gallons of diluted product for residual maintenance. Allow 10 days prior to harvest for product effect to diminish.
 
Starlicide Complete
Control Description
A slow acting avicide for the control of blackbirds, starlings and grackles in and around livestock and poultry operations.

Recommended Usage
Apply ready-to-use pelleted bait in treated areas only after carefully observing bird feeding habits to locate preferred feeding sites, determine the optimum time of application, and assess potential hazards from use of this product to desirable or protected animals.
 
Directions for Use of These Products
It is a violation of Federal law to use any of these products in manner that is inconsistent with its labeling. For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe contact the State or Tribal agency that is responsible for pesticide regulation.
 
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