The video showcases the product in use.The video guides you through product setup.The video compares multiple products.The video shows the product being unpacked. hero-video Merchant Video Proper Spacing of Optical Gel For High Pressure Nesting Situations Spacing is critical on high pressure & nesting. In order for the product to be most effective, 6 inch maximum spacing should be followed. Measure from the center of the disks to each other to create a grid like pattern of Optical Gel. Always remember to remove the lids! For Low-Pressure Loafing Situations Spacing is less critical on low pressure & loafing situations, but it's still important to follow our guidelines. In order for the product to be most effective, 10 inch maximum spacing should be followed. Measure from the center of the disks to each other. Always remember to remove the lids! Previous page Step 1: Applying Remove lose droppings, then soak area with Dissolve-It MAX. Let sit for 20+ minutes. Step 2: Cleaning Scrub and remove ALL bird contaminants. Dropping staining & corrosion will stay, this is normal. Step 3: Water Rinse After pre-treatment, rinse with plenty of water to remove all chemicals. Wipe down with dried cloth. Step 4: Sanitizing Mist spray light mixture of dilute bleach, 10/30% bleach to water ratio. Then let dry. Step 5: Application The site is ready! You've eliminated the pheromones left by the bird, and now ready to install! Next page Without proper cleaning of bird debris, your solution will FAIL! Use the following to help. 1 Spraying Dissolve-It 2 Scrubbing Droppings 3 Rinse With Water 4 Spraying Bleach 5 Applying Deterrent How does Optical Gel work? Optical Gel utilizes a multi-sensory approach to get rid of birds. Sight: Reflects UV light that only birds see. Smell: Birds can’t stand the citronella & peppermint oil smell. Touch: They avoid sticky material (in the unlikely event they touch it). What is Optical Gel made of? Citronella, peppermint oil, agar and beeswax. Optical Gel is made of all-green natural ingredients making it safe for humans of all ages, and yes...it's even safe for the birds. But they HATE IT! How does Optical Gel stand up in different weather? Backed by scientific testing, this product is a natural sticky gel that can withstand over 100MPH winds, weather above 105 degrees and below freezing (only once freezing has thawed). Dusty regions like Arizona and Texas won’t stop Optical Gel either. How long does Optical Gel last for? A: 2 to 4 years, far longer than needed to solve the resident bird problem. In fact in many cases the Optical Gel has successfully kept birds away for more than five years. Does Optical Gel work on bats or other creatures? It is illegal to use any device not specifically designed for the directed creature. Optical Gel is for birds only. Do not use it for any other animals. Where do I glue them? Always where birds place their feet. For pigeons and most other birds, always focus on nesting areas first. For Woodpeckers and Mud Swallows their feet attach to vertical surfaces. These are the only times where Optical Gel attach facing out. Should I place the disks next to nests & droppings? No. For Optical Gel to work, the proper pre-treatment requires you remove all traces of bird pheromones, nest and residue first. This includes removing contaminated bird spikes, bird droppings, nesting residue or anything else contaminated by birds. Can I use Optical Gel for birds under solar panels? No. Optical Gel is only to be installed on flat surfaces where birds land after flying. The best way to exclude birds from solar panels is to first clean everything from under the panels, then install a Solar Panel Exclusion Kit around the edges. I know some birds are protected. Can I use Optical Gel on all birds? The Migratory Bird Act protects most birds, please refer to it when deterring birds. Three birds in particular, pigeons, starlings and sparrows, are not protected you can legally remove eggs, chicks or nests in order to protect the structure. Bird Control Product Comparison Optical Gel Add to Cart Daddi Long Legs Buying Options Bird-Flite Bird Spikes Buying Options Dura-Spike Bird Spikes Buying Options StealthNet Bird Netting Buying Options The Intimidator Add to Cart Customer Reviews 4.1 out of 5 stars 209 4.1 out of 5 stars 344 4.1 out of 5 stars 7 3.6 out of 5 stars 9 5.0 out of 5 stars 1 4.0 out of 5 stars 19 Price $110.99$110.99 — — — $99.75$99.75 $35.88$35.88 Will Stop Nesting? ✔ ✔ ✘ ✘ ✔ ✘ Target Bird Species All Bird Species Gull, Pigeon or larger Pigeon or larger Pigeon or larger All Bird Species All Bird Species Where To Use Wherever birds stand Open areas, Marine areas Ledges, parapets, & more Ledges, parapets, & more Any enclosed/open area Sides of buildings Level of Installation Easy Easy Easy Easy Hard Easy Installation Method Glue, Zip, or Magnetic Glue, Magnetic, or Bases Glue or Screw Glue or Screw Construction Place, Screw, or Magnetic Material Beeswax, Agar, & Citronella Stainless Steel/Delrin Plastic Stainless Steel/Polycarbonate Stainless Steel Polyethylene twine Hard Plastic