Prevent birds from destroying fruit bearing crops using proven bird deterrents!

Reduce Crop Loss to Problem Birds with Modern Agricultural Bird Deterrents

Robins damaging apple farms

Pest birds are a big problem for farmers of apples, cherries, blueberries, etc. The loss of crops not only affects the farmers’ yield, it also leads to lost jobs. This bird problem continues to grow, as farmers are reluctant to try new bird control methods after years of failure. The main cause of damage to crops is from birds like starlings, robins, blackbirds, crows and finches.

Out-dated bird control methods

Farmers have experienced limited success using bird control methods in the past because the birds became accustomed to the sounds and/or visual products that were available. Common audio deterrents just repeat bird distress calls over and over and use generic bird/predator calls that are not specific to the geographic location. The predictable play pattern and the unfamiliar predator sounds tend to fail after a few days as they stop being a perceived threat of a real predator in the area to the problem birds.

Solution: Use a combination of modern agricultural bird deterrents.

To successfully increase your crop yield, a combination of bird deterrent products should be deployed about 6 weeks before fruit starts to show color.

The first line of defense should be a Wireless Bird Wailer -Vineyards. The Wireless Bird Wailer Vineyard is a custom programmed audio bird deterrent system that uses the species-specific alarm & distress calls of the native bird in the area. All Bird Wailer systems are custom built to match the needs of the customer and include their precise problem bird distress calls and corresponding predators. The Bird Wailer also emits a random pattern of sounds so that the birds cannot get used to any exact pattern or warning.

“The combination of the bird distress and alarm calls with the large variety of what I call “bomb blasts,” has the birds totally out of the vineyard. Your Bird Wailer has saved me a small fortune.”

Owner, Tomasello Winery

Small vineyards or farms can use The Bird Squawker. It is from the same family of products as the Bird Wailer with the same kinds of bird distress and predator calls, but it’s designed for use on smaller plots of land. The Zon Gun Mark IV Propane Cannon is another effective bird deterrent when used with the Bird Wailer to create additional confusion in the flocks. The Zon Gun propane cannon is a lightweight portable propane-fired cannon emits automatic thunderclaps that deter pest birds and other nuisance wildlife. When using a Zon Gun Mark IV Propane Cannon to repel problem birds, make sure you purchase the additional tripod, which allows the gun to change directions after every blast. The randomized sound moving in different directions creates a more realistic ‘threat’ from the bird or nuisance animal’s perspective. Also make sure you purchase a Zon Gun Timer which can be programmed to go off when the birds typically migrate to the area and highly active times of day. Also available is the Zon Gun Electra Scare Cannon which has a built-in timer. When possible, move the Zon Gun Mark IV Propane Cannon every few days to lessen the chance of birds getting used to the booming sounds coming from the same location.

Flying Falcon protecting fruit crops

Visual Bird Deterrents

While the Bird Wailer is designed to be a stand-alone product, when you combine it with visual bird deterrents you will increase the chances of a successful bird scare campaign. The small amount spent on the visual deterrents will be more than made up by the increase in your crop value.

Visual bird deterrents work because of a bird’s predatory fear of sudden movement and the bird decoy effigies convince birds that a 'fresh kill' has just occurred. It's good to use a variety of visual deterrents in combination like the Holographic Owl, Holographic Repel Strips, Scare Eye Balloons, ScareEye Octopus, Mylar Flash Tape, the Dead Crow Bird Scare Decoy (for repelling crows) and the Bird Free Optical Bird Repellent Gel which appears as flames to birds. It can be placed strategically around the area and even hung from branches to help keep birds away as they believe there is fire in the area. 

Another visual bird scare device called the Flying Falcon Bird Diverter flies on wire up to 100' in the air. The Flying Falcon creates the fear that a predator is flying over the vineyard. Want to move flocks of crows out of trees or off power lines? The ground-breaking Bird Chaser Bird Deterrent is a visual bird scare device that deters problem crows & starlings from unwanted areas by reflecting irregular light beams from the sun.

Position the various visual deterrents so that they can move freely in the wind and thereby catch the bird’s attention. This, combined with the predator calls and bird distress calls, creates an "area of terror" that constitutes a realistic threat to the birds’ safety, causing them to search elsewhere for their meal or roosting location.

Reduce crop loss to birds

By installing modern and effective bird control products like those mentioned above, you can dramatically increase crop yield and value.  The small upfront investment will be rewarded at the end of the season.  Devices like the Bird Wailer and the Zon Gun Mark IV Propane Cannon, Dead Crow bird deterrent can be deployed year-after-year, making for a very cost-effective investment in crop protection.

NOTE: When there is food in the area, pest birds are typically very committed to remaining at a site. Accordingly, we strongly recommend a combination of audio / visual products to create a realistic threat to the birds. Also, you will want to move the visual scare products regularly, especially in the beginning to enforce the idea a predator is near and fresh kills are occurring regularly.

For specific advice email mark@birdsgottago.com with a brief description of the pest bird problems.

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1-855-741-3222

Stop Damage to Blueberry Crops using Audio & Visual Bird Deterrents

Birds & wildlife cause millions of dollars worth of damage every year to blueberry crops.  The loss of these crops not only affects the farmers’ yield, it also leads to lost jobs from the loss in income. This is becoming large problem due the continued expansion of blueberry crop size and the increase in restrictions for repellents and toxins.
Birds are one of the leading sources of crop damage that impacts farmers negatively, creating a crop loss of 10% all the way up to 60% in some instances.  All sorts of birds can contribute to the loss of crops, but the main problem birds are starlings, robins, blackbirds and finches. Animals like rabbits, raccoons, and porcupines also play a role in damaging blueberries.

Out dated bird control methods
Farmers have experienced limited success using bird control methods in the past because the birds tended to become accustomed to the sounds and/or visual products that were available.  Common audio deterrents just repeat bird distress calls over and over and use generic bird/predator calls that are not specific to the geographic location. The predictable play pattern and the unfamiliar predator sounds tend to fail after a few days. 

Solution: Use a combination of modern agricultural bird deterrents.

To successfully increase your crop yield, a combination of bird deterrent products should be deployed about 6 weeks before fruit starts to show color.

Small vineyards or farms can use The Bird Squawker. It is from the same family of products as the Bird Wailer with the same kinds of  bird distress and predator calls , but it’s designed for use on smaller plots of land. The Zon Gun Mark IV Propane Cannon is another effective bird deterrent that can be used along with the Bird Wailer to create additional confusion in the flocks.  The Zon Gun Mark IV Propane Cannon. A lightweight portable propane-fired cannon emits automatic thunderclaps that deter pest birds and other nuisance wildlife. When using a Zon Gun Mark IV Propane Cannon to repel problem birds, make sure you purchase the additional tripod, which allows the gun to change directions after every blast.  This creates a more realistic ‘threat’ from the bird or nuisance animal’s perspective. Also available is the Zon Gun Electra Bird Scare Cannon which has a built in Timer. 

 
Visual Bird Deterrents
While the Bird Wailer is designed to be a stand-alone product, when you combine it with visual bird deterrents you will increase the chances of a successful bird scare campaign.  The small amount spent will be more than made up by the increase in your crop value.
Visual bird deterrents work on bird’s predatory fear of sudden movement and predator effigies. A variety of visual deterrents like the Dead Crow Bird Scare Decoy, Holographic Owl, Holographic Repel Strips, Scare Eye Balloons, ScareEye Octopus, Mylar Flash Tape   Bird Free Bird Repellent Gel appears as flames to birds and can be hung on branches in pre-loaded dishes and a  bird scare device called the Flying Falcon Bird Diverter fly's on wire up to 100' in the air. This product creates the fear that a predator is flying over the vineyard.  Position the visual deterrents so that they can move freely in the wind and thereby catch the bird’s attention. This, combined with the predator calls and bird distress calls creates an ‘area of terror’ that constitutes a realistic threat to the birds’ safety, causing them to search elsewhere for their meal or roosting location.

Electrified Critter Netting
If you are experiencing a problem with small animals like raccoons and porcupines, Electrified Critter Netting can be set up around the perimeter of the field to keep them out and train the animals to go somewhere else.  Electrified Critter Netting provides a static electric-like shock to the animals, convincing them that whatever is on the other side of the net barrier is not worth taking the risk of the shock from the netting. 

Reduce crop loss to birds
By installing modern and effective bird control products like those mentioned above, you can dramatically increase crop yield and value.  The small upfront investment will be rewarded at the end of the season.  Devices like the Bird Wailer and Zon Gun Mark IV Propane Cannon can be deployed year-after-year, making for a very cost-effective investment in crop protection.

Contact us at mark@birdsgottago.com with details about your bird problem and we can work with you to determine the best bird control products to deter the birds from your property.

BirdsGottaGo.com

1-855-741-3222

 

Stop woodpecker problems for homes using audio, visual woodpecker deterrents

Woodpeckers in the wild are great it’s when they decide to attack your home in a search of food and a new mate that they start to become a little less cute.  Woodpecker problems are becoming a bigger problem as we move closer to nature and take away their natural dwellings. That has lead to a rise in homeowners getting to hear nonstop drumming that can drive even the biggest bird lover crazy.  

 

 

 

 

How not to solve a Woodpecker Problem

 

For 18 years I answered every imaginable question concerning bird problems and a few times a year I used to get bombarded with questions about woodpeckers. People love to tell you long glowing stories about this cute little bird that’s driving them crazy.  From my perspective all Woodpecker problems are basically the same “annoying pecking” and destroying the side of their home. As mad as you might get at the damage these creatures cause they are federally protected and cannot be harmed. When you set out to solve your woodpecker problem forget about all the old wife’s tales on how to solve bird problems.  Like when your friends tell to put a plastic owl on your roof, save your money this will just add a spot for birds to roost on. Don’t waste your time with plastic snakes, moth balls, wd 40, Ultrasonic sound systems (people can’t hear them and neither can birds), birdspikes (only works on pigeons and larger birds), sticky bird gel (not registered for use on Woodpeckers and may harm them).

Getting rid of theWoodpeckers 

 

Always combine taste and visual products when fighting Woodpeckers, do not try to save money by applying just one of these solutions that will only lower your chances of success.

 

Ideally woodpecker problems should be solved when they first show up, the longer you let them peck away at your house the harder it will be to break their habit. To solve a woodpecker problem you will need to  use a combination of audio & visual woodpecker deterrents to break their habits. Think of it as going to war against the birds, the more weapons you can deploy the better chance you will have of winning the battle.

 

Taste Deterrents - used on birds that peck into surfaces

 

Woodpecker Repellant Spray

This is a non-toxic spray that puts a clear protective coating on the surface; it is effective on birds that peck into surfaces.  When the bird pecks into the area they get a bad taste in their mouth kind of like pepper spray.  Spray the product on and around the affected areas, you don’t need to cover the whole house just cover the problem area and the surrounding surface. Evenly apply two coats of the Woodpecker Repellant Spray.  I recommend creating a no peck zone of about 5’ around the damaged area.

 

Woodpecker Paint & Stain Additive

This works the same as the spray except it is a concentrated form that is added to paint.  I recommended this product to people that were already planning on painting or as a preventative measure to help control future problems. This is a longer lasting solution because the additive is encapsulated in to the paint.

Visual Deterrents – The purpose of visual deterrents is to create fear in birds by utilizing movement, reflective sunlight, bright colors, and fearful symbols. After applying the taste deterrent hang these products in front of and around the affected areas, position them so that they are out and away from the building, that way the deterrent can move freely and is better positioned to interfere with the woodpecker’s flight path.  To do this I recommend purchasing a “swivel bracket “which makes the installation easier and more effective. Visual deterrents are available in many different forms from bird control suppliers and are constantly being improved.   The oldest ones on the market are the Scareye balloons/Octopus (a large bright colored product with predator eyes and reflective Mylar tail). A new and very effective product is the Holographic owls which combine holographic with iridescent feather pattern.  A new product on the market is the highly effective  Cat Decoy Scares Birds. The Cat Decoy scares woodpeckers by its realistic features along with a moving head and tail. Mount on the side of the wall facing down towards the problem area.  If woodpeckers are pecking at  power line poles use the Woodpecker Decoy Power Pole Deterrent . Another new product on the market is the Firefly which – Utilizes motion and florescent colors that effect avian vision, glows after dark. This product is now being used on telephone lines/Transmission Lines and Met Towers. Along with positioning products in front of the problem areas I recommend placing a visual deterrent about every 5’ on the affected side of the house. Also hang deterrents on the corners of the house closest to the problem area to cut off flight routes. Remember your goal is to overwhelm the birds with a since of fear and discomfort.

New woodpecker & pest bird deterrent is the BirdFire Optical Gel which affects all pest bird species by triggering multiple sensory responses. First, the material emits a UV light to make it appear as a flame to approaching birds. Stick the pre-loaded dishes near and around the woodpecker problem areas!

Additional woodpecker solutions

Netting- is the most effective form of bird control because if installed correctly it will 100% solve the problem. However most home owners do not want their house enclosed with netting. But for certain areas of the house ¾” netting can be used to block off problem areas. To be affective the netting must be elevated at least 3” over the area and completely enclose the targeted surface. 

The Scare Spider – The Scare Spider is a battery-operated device that is activated by sound.  When a woodpecker flies near the spider it will drop down a string and then back up again. Use one of these along with the above visual products for severe or long term problems.

 

Sound Devices

I know companies sell sound systems for woodpeckers; I am just not convinced of the practicality for a homeowner. Not many people want to hear screeching birds and the cry of a hawk outside their bedroom window.

Goodbye Woodpeckers

Woodpecker solutions are affordable and easy to install.  So don’t try to save money by applying just one method, always use a combination of products to overwhelm the birds since of comfort. Know one likes the idea of their house being lit up like a Christmas tree but once the problem is solved the products can be removed and used next season if needed. Good luck solving your Woodpecker problem.

Contact us at mark@birdsgottago.com with details about your bird problem and we can work with you to determine the best bird control products to deter the birds from your property.

BirdsGottaGo.com

1-855-741-3222