Salinas, Calif. USA 93901
Phone: 866/280-6229
or 831/422-9693
Fax: 800/482-4240
or 831/422-4201
info@suttonag.com
- EPCDs / explosive bird control devices (Bird Bombs®, Bird Whistlers®, Shell Crackers) purchased from Sutton Agricultural Enterprises, Inc. are to be used for bird control / wildlife pest control only. Any other use is strictly prohibited.
- You must comply with all federal, state, and local regulations before purchasing any EPCD from Sutton Agricultural Enterprises, Inc.
- The buyer(s) and user(s) of EPCD must be qualified personnel 21 years of age or older.
- A Federal explosives license (FEL) is required to purchase EPCDs as of May 1, 2011 (unless purchased by a government agency). For more information, please read our update letters posted at the bottom of this page.
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Bird Bombs® must be stored properly. ATF permit required for purchase by private or corporate users (permit not required from government entities/public agencies). Shipment is subject to hazardous materials handling fees imposed by the carrier.
Bird Whistlers® must be stored propelry. ATF permit required for purchase by private or corporate users (permit not required from government entities/public agencies). Shipment is subject to hazardous materials handling fees imposed by the carrier.
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Shell Crackers must be stored propelry. ATF permit required for purchase by private or corporate users (permit not required from government entities/public agencies). Shipment is subject to hazardous materials handling fees imposed by the carrier.
Whether purchased without a permit by a public agency, or with a permit by a private/corporate user, EPCDs (Bird Bombs®, Bird Whistlers®, Shell Crackers) must always be properly stored. For your convenience, we offer storage magazines in 2 sizes:
Note: For permittees, a variance is required to store Bird Bombs® or Shell Crackers in either model magazine. See "Storage Requirements" section of our EPCD update letter. |
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Mag Model 1, $550: Capacity 5 cu.ft.,
Holds up to 1000 Bird Bombs® plus 1000 Bird Whistlers® |
Mag Model 2, $195: Capacity 2 cu.ft.:
Holds up to 500 Bird Bombs® plus 500 Bird Whistlers® |
To all buyers of EPCDs/explosive pest control devices (Bird Bombs®, Bird Whistlers®, Shell Crackers):
The federal regulation of our bird control pyrotechnics has rocked Sutton Ag right to the core. For YOU, we don’t want this process to be any more frustrating, intimidating, or expensive than it has to be! In our efforts to dilute those aspects of the regulations, we share below what we’ve learned since our last letter (posted below) ….
- Exemption for Federal, State & Local Government Agencies
- Public agencies are NOT required to obtain a federal explosives permit, although they are still required to store per ATF specifications. Public services are often subcontracted to private enterprises, making this a fine line. For a determination, contact the ATF Explosives Industry Programs Branch. Call 202/648-7120 or email EIPB@atf.gov
- Public agencies are NOT required to obtain a federal explosives permit, although they are still required to store per ATF specifications. Public services are often subcontracted to private enterprises, making this a fine line. For a determination, contact the ATF Explosives Industry Programs Branch. Call 202/648-7120 or email EIPB@atf.gov
- “User” Permit vs. “Limited User” Permit
- Limited users may purchase up to six times a year. A review of our customer base shows that most of our buyers can stay within this 6 purchase limitation without compromising their bird control program. Limited permit holders will not be inspected by ATF more than once every 3 years.
- Storage Requirements
- Cartridges must be stored in a Type 4* magazine in their original shipping packaging. Sutton Ag now offers two sizes of Type 4 indoor magazines to fit most needs. We will provide the completed storage magazine worksheet to submit with your permit application.
- Mag Model 1, $550: Capacity 5 cu.ft., holds up to 1000 Bird Bombs® plus 1000 Bird Whistlers®
- Mag Model 2,
$295price updated 4/28/11 to $195: Capacity 2 cu.ft.: holds up to 500 Bird Bombs® plus 500 Bird Whistlers®
- Cartridges must be stored in a Type 4* magazine in their original shipping packaging. Sutton Ag now offers two sizes of Type 4 indoor magazines to fit most needs. We will provide the completed storage magazine worksheet to submit with your permit application.
*To store Bird Bombs® in a Type 4 magazine, you will need to request a variance. A sample request letter will also be provided for you to submit with your application. To store in a residence, you will need to request a separate variance.
- Contract your wildlife control to a service business that holds a permit
- New regulations have spawned a budding service industry providing wildlife control to customers that used to manage their own. Ask local labor contractors or pest control operators if they can help you with seasonal bird control.
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO ALL BUYERS OF WILDLIFE CONTROL PYROTECHNICS
Beginning May 1, 2011 the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, & Explosives will require all users of Explosive Pest Control Devices (EPCD) to have a federal explosives permit. The application can be downloaded from the ATF website where you’ll find all the information necessary to help you understand the regulations. You can also contact ATF direct:
- If you have any questions relating to explosive storage requirements, contact:
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Explosives Industry Programs Branch
99 New York Avenue, NE, Room 6E403
Washington, DC 20226 USA
Voice (202) 648-7120
EIPB@atf.gov
- If you have any questions relating to the application, contact:
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Federal Explosives Licensing Center
244 Needy Road
Martinsburg, West Virginia 25405 USA
Voice (877) 283-3352 (Toll Free)
Fax (304) 616-4401
FELC@atf.gov
Sutton Ag products subject to this requirement are:
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The major considerations regarding getting a permit are:
- Storage requirements
- Photo/Fingerprinting of persons responsible for EPCDs
- Not required for staff who handle the products, considered “employee possessors”
- Fees as per ATF Form 5400.13 (item 12)
- $100 for 3 years - unlimited purchases, renewal fee $50 every 3 years (cost over 3 years: $100)
- $75 for 1 year, up to 6 purchases (interstate), non-renewable, must reapply and pay $75 fee annually (cost over 3 years: $225)
- $25 for 1 year, up to 6 purchases (within California), renewal fee $12 annually (cost over 3 years: $49)
- Recordkeeping
You will need to decide whether to continue using wildlife control pyrotechnics as part of your bird control program. We support the decision you make, and hope to be of service in any event. If you choose to eliminate EPCDs from your bird control program, we look forward to offering you alternative solutions. If you are committed to maintaining access to these products as part of a diversified bird control effort, please contact us for an information packet that we hope will facilitate the application process. The explosives permit application will take up to two months for ATF to approve, so be sure to allow time before your bird damage season arrives. Federal, state, and local agencies are not subject to all of the new regulations (see item (a) 3 here: 27cfr555.141 ), but must maintain proper storage, and can purchase these items after completing and returning a Declaration of Use form to Sutton Ag.