Bird Flu (Avian Influenza A H5N1) occurs naturally in the bird population. It is carried in the intestinal tract of wild birds and generally does not cause them to become ill. However, it is very contagious and can make some domesticated bird species such as chickens, ducks and turkey, very sick, and often kills them.
The virus can spread rapidly through flocks, causing widespread death. When a flock is infected, all the birds must be destroyed to prevent the spread of the virus. So why are humans concerned?

Perhaps you’ve heard of the bird flu virus called H5N1. This is a type of virus that has not infected humans, historically. We’ve built up almost no resistance to it, so the virus could spread rapidly through humans if it took hold. And that has public health officials worried, for four reasons:

• The virus has already been found in humans. So far, only a few hundred people in Asia, but that proves the virus can infect us.
  
• It is highly lethal, killing more than half of the people who were infected. The typical influenza is lethal in far less than 1 percent of those infected.
  
• At this time there is no vaccine to prevent spread of the virus and to protect people against infection.
  
• Drug treatment is limited and inadequate. Two antiviral drugs may be effective, but they are in limited supply and of uncertain value.
  No one knows if or when a bird flu global epidemic will occur. For now, humans should maintain their health, and keep as much distance from birds as possible!

Migrate™ and Fog Force™ are bird repellents made of Methyl Anthranilate, a synthetic grape flavoring agent found in foods and beverages; Migrate™ and Fog Force™ are both regulated by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) under FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act).

Fog Force™ may be used indoors and outdoors to repel any birds such as Canada geese, pigeons, starlings, blackbirds, cowbirds, gulls, mallards, and other birds that that have become a nuisance or a health hazard.

Fog Force™ delivers a dry haze made of fine aerosol particles that stay suspended in the air and do not settle to the ground. When birds are exposed to Fog Force™ the result is a pain stimulus that irritates their eyes and mucus membranes without permanent damage to the birds or the environment.

Fogging works with all birds, independent of their activity. They do not have to eat the product. Birds will associate the pain stimulus with the site and learn that the area is not desirable.

Migrate™ is used to repel geese or ducks on turf areas such as golf courses, lawns, parks, athletic fields, cemeteries, hospitals, daycare centers, retirement facilities, restaurants with outdoor seating or other areas where birds may graze or are a nuisance.

Migrate™ is a micro-encapsulated product which can be mixed with water to spray on turf to control damage caused by geese, ducks and birds by making turf unpalatable to them and forcing them to feed elsewhere.

The product does not harm the birds. It works the same way that cayenne pepper affects people. Birds that come in contact with Migrate™ will typically shake their heads, spit out their food and move to the nearest water to rid themselves of the taste.They will eventually leave the area. Migrate™ is not harmful to household pets, it will only affect birds.

What you need to know
Bird Migrating Patterns
Useful Information on Bird Flu