West Coast growers need to improve their efforts in protecting fruit trees from birds; as research has shown, they can lose 37% of their revenue if they do not take effective bird control measures. Bird damage causes significant economic losses, with damages ranging from $17 to $194 per acre, depending on the state [...]
How to boost solar panel input is critical as solar energy has brought enormous advantages in reducing our reliance on fossil fuels, lowering energy costs, and providing a reliable source of electricity for off-grid communities. For this reason, many countries have recently put in place measures to incentivize the installation of solar [...]
How to prevent avian flu in chickens and other domesticated birds is a critical issue as avian flu continues to spread across the United States. The country approaches a record number of birds affected compared to previous outbreaks: more than 50 million birds across 46 states have either died due to the infection [...]
Birds are beautiful creatures, but let’s face it, they can be big pests around human activities. Birds transmit diseases, increase noise pollution, and cause damage to farms, buildings, and other structures. In this article, we’ll help you navigate the most utilized bird deterrent solutions with their pros and cons to help you find [...]
How to scare birds away immediately and permanently is a very common question as pest birds cause many different issues to human activities: birds spread several diseases, from Salmonella to Avian Influenza; bird’s dropping are highly corrosive and create serious damages to buildings, residential areas and commercial facilities; birds are also greedy at many [...]
Everyone will agree that a flock of starlings flying in the sky is a magnificent sight. However, this species can create numerous problems for human activities. Hence it’s essential to find effective ways to keep them away in lawful and humane ways. Read this article to find out how to get rid of starlings [...]
How to get rid of pigeons on rooftops effectively and permanently is a million-dollar question - literally, as birds cause extensive damages to buildings. Industrial sites and factories are ideal places for pigeons to roost and nest, as they are composed of large buildings with long, flat rooftops. In simple words: pigeon heaven! So [...]
bird netting The Lloyds Bank in South Shields, the UK, had a terrible experience with its bird control method: bird netting. Two seagulls have been found dead on the rooftop of the building next to a seriously injured pigeon. This story gave us the input to write about bird control netting and its pros and [...]
By Susan Hagberg President, Wild Goose Chase As beautiful a sight as flocks of migrating birds can be, Canada geese can exact a toll on your property that the word “nuisance” fails to adequately describe. Why Should You Get Rid of Canada Geese? A single Canada goose can leave behind up to two [...]
Most growers would agree that using bird netting for blueberries is a hassle. The nets need to be installed and removed every year, making growers lose so much time and patience. Green lasers are becoming widely popular among blueberry growers as a simpler and cost-effective alternative to bird netting. Read the full article [...]
Highbush blueberry growers generate more than $4.7 billion in annual economic impact, resulting in more than $12.7 million flowing into the U.S. consistently every year. The U.S. consists of an estimated 12,739 blueberry farms; behind these farms are growers that create a powerful finance force for the U.S. economy, tend to an extraordinary [...]
Preventing birds from nesting is essential as in many states, it is illegal to remove any active nest from a native bird species. Pigeons, gulls, and sparrows are only a few of the many species that cause severe problems for industrial and commercial environments. They can cause damage to properties and infrastructure, [...]
Manufacturers of the laser bird deterrent, Bird Control Group, began producing laser technology as bird strike prevention at airfields around six years ago. They continue to disperse wild birds with the laser bird deterrent for various applications, one being agricultural applications to reduce crop damage. Wageningen University and Research trialed the laser deterrent [...]
The beauty of the AVIX Autonomic system is that it is almost maintenance-free, but here are a few tricks to keep your investment in tip-top shape during the winter months. Storing your bird deterrent devices for the winter It is crucial to decide if you will keep your automated [...]
Birds are attracted to municipal solid waste landfills, due mainly to the abundance of food. Birds may contaminate stormwater and increase E.coli counts, resulting in landfills having regulatory incentives or requirements to reduce birds. A landfill in Oregon is successfully reducing E.coli counts by reducing bird presence with laser-based bird control products manufactured [...]
INDEX: • Swine diseases transmitted by birds • Factors impacting transmission • How to protect your pigs from swine diseases? • Effective results at a livestock farm Swine diseases transmitted by birds Birds, such as sparrows, starlings, and crows are most common at pig farms during the wintertime, late fall, and [...]
Once you have identified the bird problem, the search for a bird removal method can begin. Pests, such as birds, have become a challenge for the food industry as they can harbor over 40 different types of parasites and can be the host for over 60 infectious diseases1. The [...]
Lasers Help Australian Horticulture Industry During the COVID-19 Pandemic Australia’s demand for domestic fruits and vegetables increases due to the coronavirus pandemic The Australian horticulture industry is facing a higher demand for domestic fruits and vegetables. The reason behind this unusual increase is the buyer's behavior [...]
How lasers revolutionize biosecurity in the food processing industry? Biosecurity is a set of measures taken to protect a facility against the spread of diseases through pests, such as birds1. Most food processing facilities need to implement biosecurity measures to adhere to strict laws and regulations to pass regular health [...]
How do car dealerships and parking garages save money on cleaning costs with a bird deterrent solution? Are birds affecting your business? One of the biggest problems for car dealerships or parking garages is the location; many are in central areas, close to restaurants or fast-food drive-throughs. Creating an [...]
Why do Australian Growers Replace Bird Netting with Lasers? Over 60 bird species are problematic for the Australian agricultural industry. The total bird damage to agriculture is estimated at 300 million Australian dollars. Australian growers are finding it challenging to choose bird control methods that work. Most traditional methods [...]
Top bird free destinations in 2019 Bird phobias are real! Over 12% of adults have a fear of birds. This fear can originate from having a negative experience with birds, such as being attacked.1 A person who develops this fear may want to find a destination that is bird free. [...]
Laser Bird Repellent Device Protects Vineyards in New Zealand There are around 2,031 vineyards in New Zealand and the export value of the wine is NZ$1,705 million. The high value of wine grapes forces wineries to keep an eye on bird damage and to ensure that crop loss is minimized.1 [...]
1. Identify the type of birds causing the damage and their behavior. Bird damage to vineyards is a result of the temperate climate, meaning that the changes between winter and summer are not that extreme. This causes a two month long ripening season for grapes. Due to this, the [...]
How do we take care of Endangered Birds? Many birds are becoming endangered species rapidly due to a range of different threats. The leading threat is deforestation. According to the WWF, the world is losing 18.7 million acres of forests annually. This is equal to 27 soccer fields every minute1. [...]
What Happens When there are Bird Nests at Railways? There are many reported bird problems at railway stations around the world. The biggest and most dangerous one is when birds build their nests at the railway stations. The stations have to spend a lot of time and money trying to [...]
Warehouses are perfect places for birds seeking shelter or a place to nest. Their large doors, which are frequently opened, give birds easy access. Once a bird places its nest, you should not remove it. In many countries, like in the United States, it is illegal to remove active nests [...]
Bird Dispersal Laser Helps Greenhouse Owners Prevent Bird Damage A greenhouse is a perfect place for birds to build their nests on. However, greenhouse owners find this problematic as birds peck the fruits and vegetable crops and bird droppings can be very hazardous. Bird dispersal is often difficult in a [...]
The Most Effective Bird Deterrent Device to Protect Fish from Birds Fish farms are targeted by birds daily. This became a major problem since the bird population has risen. Once birds discover there is a high density of fish, they will attract more birds to the fish farm ponds1. [...]
How to Keep Crows out of Corn - 3 Essential Tips Crow damage occurs in corn fields throughout the year from seeding to harvest, and corn has the greatest damage compared to other vegetables. Hence, corn growers need to find the proper bird control solution to prevent severe crop losses [...]
4 steps to take to get rid of birds from your blueberry farm Birds cause millions of dollars’ worth of damage every year to blueberry crops.1 Birds are one of the main reasons for crop damage that affects farmers negatively. In order to know how to get rid of birds [...]
How to Scare Birds Away from Wine Grapes? Brazil, Argentina, South America and Australia have some of the highest consumptions of wine annually1. Wine grapes are exported all over the world and there is a big competition for being the best vineyard. Just like any other farms in the agricultural [...]
Bird Deterrent Laser Saves Chickens From Avian Influenza The chicken is a type of domesticated fowl. There are more chickens in the world than any other bird. Chickens have instinctive talents. They can take in weeds and bugs from paddocks and give the farmer relief from using synthetic pesticides and [...]
This Bird Repellent Solution will Protect Your Barns! Birds can be a problem in many places and often it is very difficult to keep birds out of barns. They like to build their nests in a safe place that is high up. Birds commonly also look [...]
Innovative Technology Solving Bird Problems for Fruit Industries Imagine that 3.21 pounds of fresh mangoes were consumed in the US per person in 2017. As well as, 2.71 pounds of peaches and 7.75 pounds of pineapples per person were consumed. In the same year, fresh fruit consumption amounted to 135.38 [...]
The best solution to protecting the airport from bird problems and the birds themselves is a new technology, bird deterrent lasers. Birds commonly have a basic set of behaviours, within an airport you can encounter 3 basic bird behaviours: 1. Birds fly in flocks. 2. They will rest in open [...]
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, 10,000 bird strikes occur a year, which we can estimate to be almost 26 bird strikes a day. Preventing bird strikes is one of the top priorities for airport professionals because they can cause impact to planes and their engines, as well as create dangerous flying conditions if [...]
Have you ever wondered why people spend thousands of euros on solving their bird problems every year? Are you one of those who think that this is a waste of money? We are sharing 5 reasons that will actually change your mind! Open, peripheral areas, industrial sites, factories and landfill sites attract birds [...]
