Products Designed and Manufactured to Last in Tough Environments

It started with Raptor Guard Perching Deterrents

In 1998, we introduced our first set of products, the Raptor Guard System Perching Deterrents. They were developed to discourage Raptors and other birds from perching in the danger zone of electrical structures where the birds might contact energized conductors and be electrocuted.

The first applications targeted Bald Eagles, Golden Eagles, and other large birds of prey who used utility poles as hunting perches. However, our customers found our patented "X" shape design was superior to the triangle perching deterrents that had been used since the 1970's and began replacing them with our products. Today, our customers use Raptor Guard Perching Deterrents to ward off a variety of birds species including Eagles, Vultures, Osprey, Red Tail Hawks, Owls, Crows, Ravens, Herons, and some you wouldn't expect to find like Turkeys and Herons.

We have been awarded two patents related to these products and we are currently developing several new lines of products to discourage roosting and nesting on Transmission Structures.

Insulating Power Lines and Equipment

Our newest product lines protect power lines and equipment from contact with wildlife and nature by insulating the live conductor. It is not as easy as it appears however. Some companies believe just covering the live conductors and equipment with solve the problem, but it doesn't.

We understand that our utilities are a living organism and each piece of equipment is designed to perform a function. If you just cover it up, you may degredate the other equipment's design. We incorporate the features and capabilities of each piece of equpment when we design the appropriate protection device for each application. Our newest line of insulator and conductor cover up has been designed to insulate the exposed live areas while allowing the other equipment to perform to its designed and certified capabilities.

We are proud to announce that we have recently been awarded our third patent that encapsulates the insulator cap and conductor cover.

Preventing Bird Collisions with Power Lines, Shield Wires, and Guy Wires

Studies estimate that collisions with power lines, shield wires, and guy-strand wires on power lines and communication towers can cause up to 225 million deaths each year in the United States alone. Because of this, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is interested in seeing Utilities take steps to mark power lines in areas that are at a higher risk of contact with birds.

Our patent-pending flight diverters are designed to alert birds and humans of lines that of the impending danger by using color, contrast, and glow properties arranged in a pattern that is recognizable. Some companies believe that just placing any marker on the line will protect them from litigation, but it doesn't. What will protect them from breaking the law is to not kill birds and our products are designed with the birds in mind.

About Power Line Sentry, LLC

Power Line Sentry is committed to provide solutions for the protection of transmission and distribution electrical lines against the effects of nature. In doing so, it is also our mission to protect nature from the hazards of the electricity that flows through the lines.

Our company was founded by a 30 year veteran of the utility industry who is committed to protecting our electrical infrastructure as well as our wildlife. A very important aspect of the company is that our products are designed by linemen for the linemen who must install them. Because of this, we understand the need for functionality, product life, and usability in all of the products we develop.

We are always looking for and finding unique solutions for power line problems. If you have an issue in the field, please call us at 970-599-1050. We are here to help!