Airfield Protection
As an airport operator, you are responsible for mitigating the constant and significant threat of bird activity. The risks are enormous, ranging from catastrophic bird strikes during critical flight phases to the costly corrosive damage birds cause to aircraft, hangars, and sensitive ground support equipment. An effective, multi-layered, and proactive bird management strategy is a non-negotiable part of modern aviation safety
Avian Enterprises provides a proven, non-lethal repellent system that integrates seamlessly into your existing Wildlife Hazard Management Plan (WHMP). Our solutions are trusted by major international airports to actively deter hazardous birds, protect multi-million dollar assets, and enhance the overall safety of your entire airfield, from runway thresholds to hangar bays.
Leading aviation hubs are proving the value of integrating a liquid repellent strategy into their WHMP to enhance safety. At major airports like Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW), incorporating a liquid repellent is a key component of a modernized, proactive approach to bird strike mitigation, leading to significant positive shifts in airfield safety metrics. This forward-thinking strategy is mirrored at other international hubs with documented success. Singapore's Changi Airport, for example, implemented a chemical turf treatment program and recorded a 19.8% decrease in total wildlife strikes. This proactive method was noted and appreciated by the FAA's National Wildlife Biologist for its clear cause-and-effect impact on strike reduction, demonstrating the power of making airfield environments unattractive to hazardous birds.
The open, grassy areas surrounding runways, taxiways, and retention ponds are a natural draw for flocking birds such as geese and gulls. These environments pose a high risk during takeoff and landing—the most vulnerable phases of flight. Beyond the runway, birds nesting in hangars can cause extensive damage to aircraft and critical infrastructure. The goal is to make all airside and operational zones unattractive to birds while ensuring long-term protection.
- Runway & Turf Hazards: Open turf and water sources near airfields provide ideal feeding and loafing areas for large flocks, increasing the likelihood of bird strikes that endanger flight safety and disrupt operations.
- Sustained Bird Deterrence: Applying Avian Control® to turf and vegetation makes these areas unpalatable. Unlike scare tactics that birds quickly adapt to, Avian Control® works through a mild sensory irritation that conditions birds to permanently avoid treated zones.
- Infrastructure Preservation: Uric acid in bird droppings etches paint, corrodes metal, and weakens structural materials. By maintaining treated areas, facilities remain cleaner, safer, and free of damage-related delays.
- Long-Term Operational Reliability: Consistent use of Avian Control® establishes lasting behavioral change, transforming your airfield into a dependable “bird-free zone” that supports uninterrupted, safe operations.
Protecting Hangars and Critical Infrastructure
The threat doesn't end at the runway. When birds like pigeons, starlings, and sparrows nest in hangars, their corrosive droppings cause serious damage. The uric acid can etch aircraft paint, damage sensitive avionics and ground support equipment, and corrode building structures, leading to expensive repairs and potential operational delays.
Applying Avian Control® inside hangars, maintenance bays, and other airport buildings creates a bird-free environment, safeguarding your most valuable assets. For comprehensive protection of these large, complex spaces, we recommend two highly effective application methods:
- Initial Treatment with Thermal Fogging: For immediate results in an infested hangar, thermal fogging penetrates high rafters, structural beams, and other hard-to-reach perches for a rapid, wide-area clean-out.
- Continuous Prevention with the Bird Buffer® System: For 24/7, low-maintenance deterrence, the Bird Buffer® Q4 system offers a fully automated solution. These stationary, programmable machines generate an invisible dry vapor of Avian Control® fluid that is distributed throughout a large space. Because the vapor is non-toxic, non-corrosive, and leaves no residue, it is completely suitable for use around sensitive aircraft, avionics, and ground support equipment.
Creating a Safer, Bird-Free Airfield Environment
A truly effective bird management plan addresses all risk areas. The combination of treating both airside turf and indoor structures creates a comprehensive barrier that protects your entire operation. By making the primary attractants, food, water, and shelter, unavailable and unpleasant to birds, you fundamentally reduce the risk profile of your airport. This proactive, multi-layered approach is the cornerstone of modern, effective wildlife hazard management.
Stop reacting to bird hazards and start proactively managing them. By integrating a proven liquid repellent into your WHMP, you invest in the safety of your passengers and crew, the longevity of your aircraft and facilities, and the operational integrity of your airport.
- Integrates with WHMP: A proven, non-lethal tool that complements and enhances your existing wildlife management protocols.
- Proven Effective: Documented success at major international airports, resulting in significant reductions in bird strikes.
- Long-Term Deterrence: Creates lasting behavioral change, unlike scare tactics that suffer from habituation.
- Protects High-Value Assets: Non-corrosive formula is safe for use on and around aircraft, ground equipment, and facilities.
- Environmentally Responsible: A non-toxic solution that aligns with modern environmental goals.
Download our complete guide outlining how to integrate Avian Control® Bird Repellent into your airport’s Wildlife Hazard Management Plan (WHMP). Learn how this EPA-registered, environmentally safe formula reduces bird strike risks, prevents equipment corrosion, and safeguards your operations.