Introducing the Bend Bandit for Nuisance Wildlife Operators

The old days of calling the ‘exterminator’ are long gone. Nowadays, being in the wildlife control business means doing more construction and repair work than ever before. Too often the builder of the home gives little or no consideration to pest infiltration during the initial build. And as we know from the brilliant character Dr. Ian Malcom in Jurassic Park, that “Life finds a way.” This couldn’t be truer when it comes to pests and other critters getting into our homes.

So, because of this, nuisance wildlife control operators are having to step up and provide a wider range of repair work and other solutions to keep the nasties out. For some, this is nothing new, but for others, this may require learning some new skills. This is why we are so pleased to partner with Get Bent Academy, specialists in teaching these types of construction skills to beginners and experienced Wildlife Control Specialists. You can check out their course program here. (www.getbentacademy.com)

One of the most effective solutions for pest infiltration is to use materials that are more difficult for the animals and pests to penetrate, often this means a metal or aluminum product. And coincidentally, at Van Mark, we happen to have a LOT of experience (60+ years’ worth) building premium siding and sheet metal bending brakes for the construction industry. So, we know what it takes to build tools that help the contractor create custom trim pieces to solve pest issues as well as beautify and protect the home from weather as well.

Taking what we have learned about building durable and portable metal and trim working tools, then applying that knowledge to the Nuisance Wildlife Control industry, we developed the new compact & portable Bend Bandit bending brake. Ideal for NWOs who need to be ready for anything, this 3’ brake sets up in minutes and allows for accurate bends in aluminum (3004H14) up to .032” or painted steel (grade D) up to 26 gauge. This brake is perfect to box out a soffit, create durable flashings, or to help you create whatever is needed to keep the outside, outside.



Based on our proven cam-locking design that spans our full family of tools, the Bend Bandit offers far fewer moving parts that can wear out or bind up and requires virtually no maintenance. But if your brake is ever damaged, we can provide replacement parts or suitable replacement part solutions for all our products, even some of our tools from the 1960’s. So, you can trust that your Van Mark brake will be a good investment that you will have for decades to come.