Hot Foot Gel is totally different from traditional tactile repellents. Its chemical formula is so different that it carries a worldwide Patent and a two year performance guarantee. 

• Will not melt, run or drip even in temperatures which exceed (356û F) 180 degrees C.
• Is less toxic than table salt. 
• Is opaque in appearance and does not burn the skin of people or birds.

Hot Foot works through its sticky nature, NOT by burning or irritation. 

As birds go to step out of the Gel they experience the feeling that their foot is stuck. This feeling is disliked and the message is quickly communicated to other members of the flock which quickly abandon the treated surface. 

To achieve this function it is essential that the correct bead depth be applied and maintained on the surface where birds are roosting. This bead depth is achieved by cutting the cartridge nozzle in the appropriate place relative to the size of the bird as explained in this manual. 

For long-term effectiveness (in excess of 2 years) it is essential that : 

• The correct bead depth be applied. 
• The correct application pattern is made. 

The surface onto which the Hot Foot is applied must be clean and dry. If the surface is clean enough to paint then it is satisfactory for the application of the gel. 

Cleaning should be done to remove dust, dirt, flaking paint, bird droppings etc. Take great care when removing the droppings as they are highly toxic. Hot Foot always strongly suggests the pretreatment with Steriliz-It prior to the cleanup process.

It is absolutely essential that existing bird nests be removed completely, otherwise the female birds will try desperation moves to return to the nest and reinfestation can certainly occur.

Under no circumstances should Hot Foot gel be applied in or around existing nests and do not use the product to repel protected or endangered species. 

The track of gel applied at the leading edge should start 1/4" (6mm) back from this edge. 

For wide ledges, multiple tracks should be applied as per diagram. 

To remove the gel from surfaces, use any organic solvent such as mineral spirits, turpentine or kerosene. 

Should the gel have to be removed from birds feathers (and this should not happen if Hot Foot is correctly applied) then first apply a liberal amount of cooking oil such as Olive Oil, Peanut Oil etc. onto the gel. This will neutralize the stickiness. Then remove the residue using a mild household washing liquid. 

Use the following chart to assist you in determining how many tracks of Hot Foot Gel are needed on ledges of different widths. For a Single-sided ledge

For a Double-sided ledge

Coverage per tube One tube of Hot Foot Gel will give a coverage of approximately:
12'-15'x 3" against pigeons 
20'-24' x 2" against starlings 
30'-36' x 2" against sparrows

Hot Foot can be purchased in either a Four-Pack; containing 4 cartridges of gel and one aerosol can of crystal coat (enough to treat approximately. 60 lineal feet x 3 inches against pigeons) or in a Professional Pack (18 cartridges of Gel plus two aerosol cans of Crystal Coat; enough to treat approximately. 270 lineal feet x 3 inches against pigeons). 

1. Cut here at the first graduation mark to apply a bead of gel to repel birds the size of Sparrows. 
2. Cut here at the second graduation mark to apply a bead of gel to repel birds the size of Starlings. 
3. Cut here at the third graduation mark to apply a bead of gel to repel birds the size of Pigeons. 

Use Crystal coat spray to seal porous surfaces such as unpainted concrete, bricks, cement, tiles etc. prior to the application of the gel. If the surface is not porous such as steel, aluminum, painted surfaces etc. the pre-treating with crystal coat is not necessary. Always spray Hot Foot gel with Crystal Coat to prevent dust and dirt from absorbing the gel. One can of Crystal Coat will cover nine cartridges of gel.

1. Beware of overhanging trees, shrubs etc. which can grow over and drop debris onto the gel. Such debris will render the application ineffective. 

2. Be especially wary of overhead, untreated surfaces where birds can drop droppings, nest material etc. onto the gel. This will also render the application ineffective after a short time. 

3. If you treat only one portion of a roosting surface, or only a few of all the roosting surfaces, then pigeons in particular will make repeated attempts to regain entry. Within 3-6 months, birds will have established an entry "corridor" into the application and a repeat application will be necessary. In partial applications, Deter Spikes should be used to surround the gel application so the birds have to over-fly them in order to gain entry. 

4. Surfaces which are less then 1.75 inches (4.5cm) in width are generally unsuitable for the application of Hot Foot gel to repel pigeons. 

5. Consider aesthetics. Over time the tracks of gel will darken as dust and dirt accumulate. If this visibility is a problem then use Hot Foot Springwire or Deter.

6. Do not apply Hot Foot gel onto precious stonework, works of art or antiques, Statues etc. without first contacting Hot Foot for specific advice. Any damage can be extremely expensive to repair and under these circumstances it is best to use a physical barrier or use a suitable outdoor tape to place a non-permanent barrier between the surface and the gel.