Pennants provide effective wildlife control

A few years ago, Consort Display Groups President, Roger Lepley,
discovered an innovative new use for their Dori Pole Pennant System. Dori Pole had
been found to effectively keep unwanted birds away from lakefront property, such as
docks, boat lifts, shorelines, and rafts. Though originally designed to add color and
graceful movement to public events, the newly discovered effect Dori Pole has on
problem birds is creating a surge in demand from lakefront home owners.

The secret to the Dori Pole’s effectiveness is their long, vibrantly colored, pennants
which flow to the “whims of the wind” high above the water. The pennants are mounted
on flexible fiberglass poles ranging in height from 12 feet to 19 feet. Dori Pole can be
seen throughout the country. Ranging from being used to attract visitors to major
festivals, events, car dealerships, and apartment complexes, to adorning the lawns of
lakeside homes and cottages. It's the latter use that's creating a new surge of interest
from waterfront homeowners in the U.S. and Canada. According to Lepley, “Not only
have our products gained a significant amount of attention as uniquely colorful,
gracefully flowing, attention-getting devices, but now, they are rapidly gaining a new
reputation as an ecologically-friendly, safe and effective means to control geese, gulls
and other unwanted birds.”


“The pennants seem to act like a scarecrow or constantly moving shadow. The wild
birds seem to not know what to make of these man-made devices and so they stay
away, and move to another part of the lake or river.” Lepley added, “So, not only do our
clients enjoy the beauty of their Dori Poles, they gain the additional advantage of debris
and disease-free, lawns and beaches.”

Consort Display Group has been manufacturing Dori Poles since 2005. Originally
designed and created by landscape architect, Vince Mackel, Dori Poles were actually
named after his young daughter. These outdoor display devices feature fiberglass poles
that bend but will not break, a swiveling yoke designed to keep the colorful nylon
pennants tangle-free, and easy installation and removal. There is also the option to
order pennants with custom imprints. “We are now seeing Dori pennants fluttering in the
wind at virtually any type of event you can imagine. And yet, I was surprised to see the
home market also growing,” said Lepley. “People everywhere have created this new
marketing niche for our product. A Dori Pole often creates a contagious, fun-filled
atmosphere among neighboring lakefront dwellers who line their docks and cottage
patios with their favorite college colors. Dori Pole has become a wonderful form of selfexpression.”
Dori Pennants also come in “Color Pairs” allowing for popular collegiate
colors, such as maize and blue, to be proudly displayed to float that pride high in the air.