MILD WINTER INCREASES THREAT TO NORTH AMERICAN SUBSTATIONS
May 26, 2023
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TransGard’s annual list has squirrels, snakes, birds … and lots of expensive problems.
Squirrels
Animals and Substations: It’s Getting Worse
Substation Power Outages Caused by Squirrels
Responsible for the most significant number of substation outages across the U.S., squirrels enter substations in search of shelter and warmth—and possess the instinct to remember the best nesting sites. Their sheer numbers make them the greatest threat to substation security. TransGard’s Standard Animal Fence, which is electric fencing barriers deter squirrels and other animals that cause substation power outages.
TRANSGARD INSTALLS 4,000th ANIMAL-DETERRENT SUBSTATION FENCE
April 18, 2023
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TransGard’s annual list has squirrels, snakes, birds … and lots of expensive problems.
Smart Birds – Smarter Solution
February 16, 2023
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Birds pose their own set of challenges to electrical substations: they can fly into equipment, their nests can drop debris into sensitive areas or collapse
NEWS RELEASE: THE WORST ANIMAL-CAUSED OUTAGES OF 2022
December 14, 2022
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TransGard’s annual list has squirrels, snakes, birds … and lots of expensive problems.
FIVE WAYS BIRD WASTE LEAD TO HUGE EXPENSES AT SUBSTATIONS
September 28, 2022
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Substation operators dealing with bird droppings could take a huge financial hit from cleanup costs, reliability threats, on-the-job injuries … even lawsuits. Learn more about the threat — and how to prevent bird incursions at your sub.
BIRD DROPPINGS A SERIOUS ILLNESS THREAT TO SUBSTATION CREWS
September 3, 2022
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Utilities know that birds can invade substations and damage equipment. But bird droppings can also cause serious illnesses in humans — like your substation employees. Learn how bird waste can lead to respiratory, pulmonary, and other diseases.
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