bird deterrence Articles
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A sunflower seed producer of Syngenta achieved bird damage reduction - Case Study
Location: Tunuyan, Mendoza, Argentina Application context: Sunflower, seed production Problem definition: Birds destroying the sunflowers and eating the seeds Bird species: Pigeons (Columbidae) and parrots (Psittaciformes) Time of the year with bird problems: January – February Time of the day with bird problems: From dusk till dawn Number of systems: 1 x Agrilaser Autonomic 500 ...
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Top 5 Methods to Protect Corn From Crows
Keep seedlings safe Establish visual bird deterrents Implement sound machines Set up netting Repel birds with liquid bird repellent Tired of crows making a meal out of your corn? Find the best way to keep your corn safe from crows and other pest birds. Here are the top five methods to protect your corn from pest crows with Avian Control. 1. Keep Seedlings Safe Crows are known to get ...
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Helpful Tips to Protect Your Apple Orchards
Fall is here and apple orchards are a very popular place to visit with your family and friends. Getting excited to pick a fresh apple and eating a doughnut while drinking apple cider makes anyone excited for fall. But you don’t want the birds ruining your orchard. Learn how you can keep birds away with Avian Control’s tips on how to protect your apple orchards from birds. Preventive ...
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Managing Grackles: Deter one of summer’s most invasive birds
Grackles are difficult birds to manage, as they are an abundant and invasive type of blackbird. Because of this, grackles often require more effort and attention to control compared to other similar bird species. These birds live year-round in the southeastern United States, especially in Texas and Florida, but migrate to the North and Midwest during summer. Grackles like agricultural fields ...
By Bird-X Inc.
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Managing grackles: Deter one of summer’s most invasive birds
Grackles are difficult birds to manage, as they are an abundant and invasive type of blackbird. Because of this, grackles often require more effort and attention to control compared to other similar bird species. These birds live year-round in the southeastern United States, especially in Texas and Florida, but migrate to the North and Midwest during summer. Grackles like agricultural fields and ...
By Bird-X Inc.
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How To Keep Away Barn Birds
Establish barriers to stop birds from entering your barn Scare birds from your barn with sound deterrents Eliminate easy access to food sources Protect your barn with Avian Control liquid bird repellent As the weather gets colder, non-migratory birds will begin seeking out safe and warm shelters for the winter. With some minor changes, you can avoid your barn becoming their new seasonal ...
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Netting Alternatives for Cherry Trees & Wine Grapes
Scare away unwanted birds Give birds something else to eat Implement liquid bird repellent Your cherry trees and wine grapes are more than just tasty for you and your family, they’re also delicious snacks for hungry birds. Don’t waste your time and money with ineffective nets to protect your fruit. Instead, try these effective alternatives to bird netting. Scare Tactics ...
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The problems of barn swallows
When you think of troublesome pests, you probably picture rodents, bugs, and a variety of different, pesky birds. But in the past few years, one pest has succeeded in becoming a concern for both pest control companies and conservationists: barn swallows. Why Are Swallows Such a Big Problem? Swallows, also called barn swallows, are tiny birds that can be found in nearly every area of the world, ...
By Bird-X Inc.
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100% geese reduction after placing the Agrilaser Autonomic in the farm in Achthuizen and Oude-Tonge - Case Study
Thousands upon thousands of geese were terrorizing the fields of NIVU at Goeree-Overflakkee. The Installation of two Agrilaser Autonomic lasers means an end to the plague. The Agrilaser Autonomic at farmer NIVU Situation before Farmer NIVU in Achthuizen and Oude-Tonge owns over 400 hectares of agricultural land adjacent to water. Therefore, thousands of geese are a daily threat to both the ...
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Almond producer decreases parrot presence by 80% - Case Study
Location: Paine, Maipo Alto, Chile Application context: Almond production Problem definition: Burrowing parrots eating the almonds Bird species: Burrowing parrots (Psittacidae) Time of the year with bird problems: February – March Time of the day with bird problems: From dusk till dawn Number of systems: 1 x Agrilaser Autonomic 500 with solar panel In use sinse: February 2018 ...
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Pet food producer in the UK, achieved a 95% bird reduction after the installation of the Autonomic - Case Study
Location: Bretherton, Leyland, United Kingdom Application context: Pet food production facility (Food production) Problem definition: Nuisance and production damage Pest bird species: Herring gulls and black-headed gulls (Laridae) Time of year bird presence: All year round Time of day bird presence: From sunrise to sunset No. of birds before installation: 200 No. of birds after ...
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The grape damage by birds was drastically reduced at Verfrut Fruit Company - Case Study
Location: Fundo El Durazno, Cachapoal, Chile Application context: Table grapes, Red Globe Problem definition: Bird attack eating grapes Pest bird species: Thrushes, Chilean thrushes and blackbirds Time of the year with bird problems: December – March Time of the day with bird problems: All day Number of systems: 1 x Agrilaser Autonomic 500 with solar panel In use since: December ...
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The Autonomic is used to deter birds from one of the most popular wine grapes - Case Study
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Application context: Vineyard (Food production) Problem definition: Crop loss due to grape-eating birds Pest bird species: Starlings and robins Time of the year of bird presence: From September until the end of October 2016 Time of the day with bird problems: From sunrise to sunset Number of systems: 1 x Autonomic Laser projection area: 14.8 acre (6 ha) In use since: ...
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American blueberry farmer increases revenue by 33% with lasers - Case Study
Location: Jefferson, Oregon, USA Application context: Blueberry farm (Vineyard & Orchard) Problem definition: Crop loss due to bird damage in the blueberry farm Pest bird species: Starlings (Sturnidae), Blackbirds (Turdidae), Robins (Turdidae), Swallows (Hirundinidae) Time during the year of bird presence: June – October Time during the day of bird presence: From dusk to dawn ...
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Start Thinking About This Season’s Blueberry Crop: Keep Birds Away
Start with bird scare tactics Try building netting barriers Use chemical treatments Nothing can ruin delicious blueberry muffins, pancakes or jams more than not having blueberries. Keeping your blueberry crops safe is of the utmost importance for the economy (and our tastebuds). Avian Enterprises sheds some light on which methods work or don’t work to save your crops from birds this ...
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How to Get Birds Out of Farm Buildings
Birds can cause many different problems when they infest your farm buildings. From stealing feed to potentially carrying diseases, birds create many issues for you and your animals. Get birds out of your farm buildings for good with these tips from Avian Control. Types of Bird Control There are numerous methods you can use to get birds out of your farm buildings. Each method uses different ...
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