Raptor guard™ perching prevention solutions are engineered to stop birds from landing in energized danger zones across distribution, substation, and transmission systems - reducing outages, protecting wildlife, and preserving equipment
Welcome to our collection of proven perching deterrents: backed by field research and avian behavior experts
Our Raptor Guard™ product family offers a field-tested line of perching deterrents designed to keep birds away from energized equipment on distribution poles, substation banks, and high-voltage transmission structures. Featuring our signature Raptor Guard™ X, bird-safe blunt-tipped spikes, and pole top caps, these solutions are trusted by utilities across the world to prevent perching in high-risk zones - reducing the risk of avian electrocutions, flashovers, and power outages.Each product is designed to block access to energized conductors and equipment without causing harm to birds. Our deterrents have been designed and evaluated in collaboration with (safe, of course) live flight cage studies with the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program, and are supported by testing conducted with EDM International, US Fish & Wildlife Service, and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and others.Installation is simple with hot stick compatibility, magnetic options, super strap banding, or screws, and every deterrent is engineered for long-term performance in extreme weather conditions.
Protect poles and towers with bird-safe, utility-tested perching barriers
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Effective designs: from the Raptor Guard™ X, to our blunt-tipped bird-safe spikes, to our pole top caps - our solutions block perching on whatever your structure type requires
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Proven through independent testing: validated in flight cage testing with the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program and studies by EDM International, USFWS, BLM Washington, and others
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Reduces wildlife-related outages and fire risk: preventing avian contact with energized components—minimizing flashovers, bird electrocutions, and “unknown cause” outages
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Bird-safe designs: all spikes and barriers are designed to deter - not harm - raptors and other avian species
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Durable + long-lasting: built to endure extreme environmental conditions without breaking, corroding, or warping over time
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Hotstick-friendly installation: easy to install with screws, or super strap banding - or explore our hotstick friendly magnetic designs for installation without de-energizing
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Complements nesting deterrents: designed to prevent perching, not nesting, these solutions move perching activities and are most effective when applied as part of a full Avian Protection Plan (APP)
Raptor guard™ X super strap installation
Magnetic attachment hotstick installation
Raptor guard™ spike super strap installation
Filter products
Raptor Guard™️ “X” RGHS-12
12″ “X” Raptor Guard with hotstickable saddle for 3 3/4″ wide standard cross arm
Raptor Guard™️ “X” RGHS-16
16″ “X” Raptor Guard with hotstickable saddle for 3 3/4″ wide standard cross arm
Raptor Guard™️ “X” RGHS-24
24″ “X” Raptor Guard with hotstickable saddle for 3 3/4″ wide standard cross arm
Raptor Guard™️ “X” RGHS-36
36″ “X” Raptor Guard with hotstickable saddle for 3 3/4″ wide standard cross arm
Raptor Guard™️ “X” RGPT-2
Pole-top perching deterrent for poles WITHOUT pole mount insulators
Raptor Guard™️ “X” RGAG-127-3
12″ “X” Raptor Guard with slip-on saddle for 3 3/4″ wide standard cross arm
Raptor Guard™️ “X” RGSO-12
12″ “X” Raptor Guard with slip-on saddle for 3 3/4″ wide standard cross arm
Raptor Guard™️ “X” RGSO-16
16″ “X” Raptor Guard with slip-on saddle for 3 3/4″ wide standard cross arm
Raptor Guard™️ “X” RGSO-24
24″ “X” Raptor Guard with slip-on saddle for 3 3/4″ wide standard cross arm
Raptor Guard™️ “X” RGSO-36
36″ “X” Raptor Guard with slip-on saddle for 3 3/4″ wide standard cross arm
Raptor Guard™️ “X” RGVT-24
Raptor guard for vertical construction for 24″ and longer insulators
Raptor Guard™️ “X” RGVT-24-W
Raptor guard for vertical construction for 12″-24″ insulators
Raptor Guard™️ Pole Top Cap RGPT-8
Pole top cap with blunt-tipped spike for 7″-9″ diameter pole top
Raptor Guard™️ Pole Top Cap RGPT-10
Pole top cap with blunt-tipped spike for 9″-11″ diameter pole top
Raptor Guard™️ Pole Top Cap RGPT-12
Pole top cap with blunt-tipped spike for 11″-13″ diameter pole top
Raptor Guard™️ Pole Top Cap RGPT-14
Pole top cap with blunt-tipped spike for 13″-15″ diameter pole top
Raptor Guard™️ Pole Top Cap RGPT-16
Pole top cap with blunt-tipped spike for 15″-17″ diameter pole top
Raptor Guard™️ Pole Top Cap RGPT-18
Pole top cap with blunt-tipped spike for 17″-19″ diameter pole top
Raptor Guard™️ Pole Top Cap RGPT-20
Pole top cap with blunt-tipped spike for 19″-21″ diameter pole top
Raptor Guard™️ Pole Top Cap RGPT-22
Pole top cap with blunt-tipped spike for 21″-23″ diameter pole top
Raptor Guard™️ Pole Top Cap RGPT-24
Pole top cap with blunt-tipped spike for 23″-25″ diameter pole top
Raptor Guard™️ Pole Top Cap RGPT-26
Pole top cap with blunt-tipped spike for 25″-27″ diameter pole top
Raptor Guard™️ Pole Top Cap RGPT-28
Pole top cap with blunt-tipped spike for 27″-29″ diameter pole top
Raptor Guard™️ Pole Top Cap RGPT-30
Pole top cap with blunt-tipped spike for 29″-31″ diameter pole top
Raptor Guard™️ Pole Top Cap RGPT-32
Pole top cap with blunt-tipped spike for 31″-33″ diameter pole top





























