Symterra Live Wire pairs proprietary electromagnetic field (EMF) technology with a charged stainless-steel wire to keep birds from landing and lingering on protected surfaces. The system establishes an unseen EMF deterrent field that steers approaching birds toward a different surface, and for any bird that still tries to land, the live wire delivers a secondary mild electrical deterrent response. Together, these two layers offer a lasting solution for sites dealing with persistent bird pressure.

Birds use the Earth’s magnetic field as a built-in compass to orient themselves and navigate. Symterra Live Wire generates a controlled electromagnetic field engineered to disrupt this navigational sense within its coverage area. Birds entering the electromagnetic field are disoriented and look elsewhere before landing or settling in. Should a bird still make contact with the charged wire, it receives a brief electrical pulse that reinforces the deterrent boundary.

Symterra Live Wire uses stainless-steel wire, fixed-mount or edge-mount capacitors, and tensioning components that can be configured around the perimeter of a protected structure. Once installed, the system operates continuously while connected to power. Quarterly preventive maintenance, including visual inspections, signal testing, and verification that the wire remains properly tensioned and securely fastened, is required. Its streamlined configuration supports bird pressure reduction while maintaining a discreet appearance on commercial structures.

This system fits properties of every type — from commercial buildings and manufacturing plants to municipal facilities and transportation infrastructure. It’s commonly deployed on building exteriors and structural features (rooftops, parapets, ledges, signage, and billboards), transportation and infrastructure sites (parking garages, loading docks, bridges, and airports), and manufacturing operations (processing facilities, warehouses, and manufacturing plants) — anywhere ongoing bird activity threatens to disrupt operations or drive-up upkeep costs.

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Every property is a different mix of structure type, bird pressure, and coverage area. Contact (800) 662-5021 to talk through what’s happening on your building and get a Symterra Live Wire configuration sized for it.