Product Manual

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GatorGuard Instructions
Rid your property of aggressive, disease-carrying Canada geese. As alligators are natural predators,
this life-size, realistic replica is a safe, humane and effective solution for geese in water at golf courses,
city parks, corporate grounds, homes and more.
I. INTRODUCTION
Bird-X, Inc. has been recognized worldwide as the bird and pest control experts for more than 45 years and its specialists are able
to analyze problems and make recommendations based on each customer's specific situation and needs.
II. HUMANE BIRD CONTROL
No birds were harmed in the development of this product, nor will any be harmed by its use.
III. WHY CONTROL GEESE?
Presently between 3.5 and 5.5 million non-migratory Giant Canada geese reside in the U.S. and lower Canada. They are joined by
an additional 9 to 11 million migrant Canada geese from northern Canada each fall to late spring. This population is growing
exponentially at the rate of 30% a year, and the resulting mess (at least a pound of droppings per day per goose!) is both unsightly
and unhealthy. Moreover, it increases the fecal coliform levels in ponds and can contaminate adjacent water and ground.
IV. COVERAGE Use a sufficient number of units to cover the entire area. One unit can cover a small pond, but adding
additional units increases coverage dramatically (because seeing a predator in more than one location presents a greater sense of
danger to the geese).
V. ASSEMBLY AND SET-UP
• FIRST THINGS FIRST
Open the box to find a gator rubber
body and a frame. Unfold the frame and
flip up the three struts perpendicular to the base.
Stretch the body over the frame, lining up the holes in the body with the protrusions in the frame, and press over each protrusion for
a secure fit.
• DEFENSIVE DRIVING AWAY
Try to install Gator before geese claim your property as their residence for the season. If you install late this season, never fear,
because next season you’ll start earlier and have even more success! Put Gator to work as soon as the ice melts (if you have ice) -
so the early birds meet him on their way north. He’ll work well into the fall and winter – but remove him before a deep freeze.
• PEEKABOO, WHERE ARE YOU
Plan on 3-4 Gators per acre, though this varies with pond size, shape and surroundings. Because geese must see him to fear him,
put several in different locations, especially if visibility is blocked by bushes, trees, houses or bends in the water.
• MOVING RIGHT ALONG
Unlike stationary deterrents to which geese quickly acclimate, Gator is effective because he moves all around the pond with the
wind. To avoid him getting stranded in bushes, check on him every few days.
• ANCHORS AWAY
To anchor Gator, attach your own anchor to the frame and locate him well offshore (adjust the length of line according to pond
depth and how much latitude you’ll allow him!) It helps to move the anchor location periodically anyway, to create more of a sense
of change, so pests can’t grow accustomed to him centered at “home base”.
• KEEP IT CLEAN
Keep him clean and sparkling - as water movement bounces GatorGuard, his flashing eyes attract the attention of potential pests.
• MORE THAN A PARTY ANIMAL
GatorGuard is fun, but he is not a lifesaving device and his paint is not intended for food use. (Don’t float him in the punch bowl!)
V. MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY
GatorGuard is warrantied against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of six months from the shipping date. At the
option of Bird-X, Inc., we will either replace or repair the defective unit. Prior authorization and a returned goods authorization
(RGA) number will be necessary from Bird-X, Inc. RETURNS ARE ACCEPTED ONLY WITH AUTHORIZATION FROM
OUR CHICAGO OFFICE.
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