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Bird & Wildlife Deterrent Ball Covers
How it works
Birds and wildlife are drawn to open water. A dense floating ball layer removes that open surface, deterring waterfowl and reducing the contamination, cleanup, and — near airfields — strike risk that open ponds create.
The cover re-arranges itself automatically after any disturbance, self-adjusts to changing levels, and needs no maintenance. It lets rain and snow through, so the pond keeps its storage function while the open-water attractant is removed.
What to look for
- Airfield coordination: Near runways, align any deployment with your Wildlife Hazard Management Plan and FAA guidance.
- Full coverage: Deterrence depends on removing open water — size a full 91% layer with the coverage calculator.
- Stormwater function: Rain passes through the gaps, so storage and inflow are preserved while wildlife habitat is removed.
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FAQ
Bird & Wildlife Deterrent — questions answered
Do ball covers keep birds off a pond?
By covering the open water surface, Armor Ball® removes the habitat that attracts waterfowl and wildlife, deterring them from the pond and reducing contamination and cleanup.
Does a ball cover help near airport runways?
By removing the open-water surface that attracts waterfowl, a ball cover helps deter the wildlife behind strike hazards near airfields. Coordinate any airport application with your wildlife-hazard management plan and FAA guidance.
Will the cover still let rain into the pond?
Yes. Rain and snow pass through the gaps between balls, so a stormwater or deicing pond keeps collecting inflow while the open-water attractant for birds is removed.
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