Agricultural Bird Deterrent News

Are Nets and Scarecrows Effective at Deterring Nuisance Birds?

March 11, 2025

With planting season around the corner, now is the time to start thinking about ways to protect your crops and prevent hungry birds from damaging your crops. In the US, birds cause over $150 million in aggregate direct damage to specialty and row crops every year. In response, many farms... Read More

Mitigate Your Crop Loss from Nuisance Birds

February 26, 2025

With spring planting around the corner, now is the time to finalize your plan to address the threat of resident and migratory birds on your farm in order to ensure a plentiful crop season. Migration for many bird species that damage crops can begin as early as April and their... Read More

Protect Your Farm From The Financial & Health Risks of Avian Flu

February 4, 2025

While avian flu continues to spread amongst livestock in the US, there are immediate actions you can take to protect your business from the financial and health risks of an avian flu outbreak. The 2024 avian influenza outbreak continues to pose a threat to US businesses, affecting nearly 13 million... Read More

How to Deter Nuisance Birds From Your Agricultural Property this Winter

December 17, 2024

The most well-known animal strategies for surviving the cold winter months are hibernation and migration. Many birds, including Canada geese and gulls, migrate long distances to warmer climates – but there are exceptions. Some wild birds choose to not migrate, and instead adjust their behavior to survive in cold areas.... Read More

Protect Domestic Flocks & Dairy Cattle from Bird Flu with Automated Bird Lasers: Frequently Asked Questions

October 28, 2024

Reported cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu, have increased over 140% since we reported on the topic a year ago. Since the beginning of the outbreak in early 2022, bird flu has been detected on nearly 1,200 backyard and commercial poultry farms across 48... Read More

Bird Flu Update: H5N1 Continues to Spread Risks to Dairy Herds

July 23, 2024

In March 2024, the dairy industry was rattled by the USDA’s confirmation that cases of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (also known as bird flu or H5N1) had been detected in dairy cows in two states. As of July 15, the USDA has confirmed outbreaks of H5N1 in 158 dairy... Read More

Birds & Soft Fruit Crops: The Impact, Challenges & Solutions

June 18, 2024

Over the course of the summer, soft fruits such as wine grapes, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and cherries ripen and mature. Unfortunately, during this pivotal moment for farmers and growers, fruit crops are particularly vulnerable to bird damage. Birds, including starlings, robins, blackbirds, grackles, sparrows, crows and ravens, are naturally attracted... Read More

Prevent Hungry Birds From Eating Your Sweet Corn Crop

May 8, 2024

Corn. As far as the eye can see. Much of America’s growing lands are dominated by the stuff – which is used to feed our livestock, fuel our vehicles, and fill our dinner plates. While sweet corn accounts for a small fraction of the nation’s corn crop (only 1%!), it... Read More

How Dairy Farms Can Reduce the Risks of Bird Flu

April 2, 2024

Last week, the USDA confirmed cases of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), more commonly known as bird flu, in dairy cows in three states – Kansas, Texas and Michigan. Presumed positive tests were also found in herds in New Mexico and Idaho. The USDA’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL)... Read More

Protect Agricultural Properties From Nuisance Birds This Spring

March 12, 2024

For farms, spring is the time to prepare for the year’s initial planting. It’s also the time when migratory birds return north during their spring migration, and resident and/or colonial birds look to establish nesting. From February through May, migratory birds – such as Canada geese and snow geese –... Read More

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