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Eric,
We've had success using Mylar lines to deter gulls. The Mylar is visible to beach goers and so it is safe but had a similar effect on gulls as wire. We followed the guidance in Prevention and Control of Wildlife Damage - 1994, from the University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension Service. We located the Mylar line on the beach adjacent to the swimming area in an area attractive to gulls for foraging. I'm not sure that this will work well in all situations but we've had success with it.
Jeff Luedeman, RS
Environmental Health Program Coordinator City of Bloomington 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road Bloomington, MN 55431-3027 P: (952) 563-8977 F: (952) 563-8949 >>> "O'Brien, Eric [DNR]" <Eric.OBrien@dnr.iowa.gov> 11/26/2007 2:39 PM >>> Hello all –
Does anyone have examples of cases where wiring was used to deter gulls/geese from beaches? I have heard some people talk about them being a cheap deterrent, but the only example I could find was from Ottowa and cost sever hundred thousand dollars. Any information about who to contact, design schematics or pictures of the systems would be very helpful.
Thanks, Eric
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