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Crow control with Bird Gard Super PRO PA4 Industrial Version

Crow Control Industrial Building Location: Industrial Facility Objective: Crow ControlDamage caused by species: Crow flocksArea to protect: Building roofDevice used: Bird Gard Super PRO PA4 Industrial Version"We already noticed a significant improvement on the first day. As soon as the device started, the birds flew in, circled around a little, and then disappeared. Afterwards, they came back a few more times, but did not stay. We have already adapted the times a bit. Currently, one loudspeaker is enough for us. Remarkable how loud a single loudspeaker can be."

Starling Control in the Winegrowing Municipality of Bockenheim an der Weinstraße

Successful Starling Control Using Purivox Scare Devices The devices shown in the pictures are radio-controlled Purivox Karussell Triplex V scare devices. They are activated on site by the vintners as needed to specifically drive away starlings nearby. Location: Municipality of Bockenheim an der Weinstraße Objective: Starling control Damage caused by species: Starling flocks Area to protect: Vineyards

Bird Control in Rice Field / Uganda

Successful Bird Control with the Purivox Karussell Triplex V Location: Uganda Objective: Bird control Damage caused by species: Flocks of birds Area to protect: Rice fields

Starling Control in Orchard

Successful Starling Control with the BirdGard Super Pro / 4-Speaker Box Mr. Wicke from Wicke Orchard: "I am very satisfied with the device!" Location: Wicke Orchard / 76879 Hochstadt Objective: Starling control Damage caused by species: Large number of starlings Area to protect: Apple and pear plantation

Experience Report Christmas Tree Plantations

Experience Report on Bird of Prey Decoys in Christmas Tree Plantations / Austria for Bird Control Location: Mühldorf / Austria Objective: Prevention of terminal shoot breakage Species causing damage: Various songbirds, sparrows, large number of crows Area to protect: Partial areas of about 0.5 hectares in difficult terrain At Mr. Hörhager’s plantation, 4 bird of prey decoys (falcon) were set up for bird control. This was necessary to prevent destruction of terminal shoots by the birds present. As Mr. Hörhager reports, in the Christmas tree plantations where the bird of prey decoys were set up, there was virtually no terminal shoot breakage! For him, the use of the bird of prey decoys was a complete success, and Mr. Hörhager is very satisfied with the results. "The success of the decoys was, in my opinion, very good, no terminal shoot breakage can be observed." J. Hörhager

Crow Control in Football Stadium

Experience Report of the BirdGard Super Pro PA4 for Crow Control in a Football Stadium Location: Bad Kreuznach Objective: Crow control Species causing damage: Large number of crows Area to protect: approx. 30,000 m² (3 hectares) In the stadium area, two different types of crows have been observed in recent years.Type 1 crows: These crows stay at the site year-round.Type 2 crows: Flocks of several thousand birds that settle from autumn to winter. In the first weeks after the BirdGard Super Pro PA4 was put into operation, the entire stadium and the surrounding trees were completely free of crows! After a longer period (2 months), the type 1 crows returned near the stadium. The majority of the crows, which were type 2, completely disappeared from the entire area!"As a result of using the BirdGard Super Pro PA4 in the stadium facility, it can be said that the use of the device was worthwhile and the outcome is very satisfactory."

Experience Report Kudus

Use of the Purivox Triplex V for Kudu Deterrence / Namibia Location: Namibia Objective:Vegetation protection against kudus Species causing damage:Kudus Area to protect:1–2 hectares (10,000–20,000 m²) On Mr. Friedrich’s property, a Purivox Triplex V was installed to protect the plants from kudus. Due to severe droughts and reduced natural food sources, the animals approached the site and entered at night to feed. With the help of the Purivox Triplex V, a complete deterrence of the animals was achieved, ensuring the protection of the plants. As a result of using the Purivox Triplex V, no animals have dared to enter the site since the device was installed!

Crow Control Industrial Facility

Experience report of the BirdGard Super Pro PA4 for crow control in an industrial facility Location: DE-Worms (Industrial facility) Objective:Crow control Species causing damage:Large number of crows Area to protect:Pipelines, roofs, walkways, etc. Due to the waste heat from the industrial plant, the facilities are particularly frequented by crows in winter. At night the birds stay on the facilities and leave behind heavy contamination. After the device was put into operation, the birds completely withdrew from the site. Because of the strong bird pressure, the settings must be adjusted regularly. The BirdGard Super Pro PA4 was mounted on a tower in the middle of the site to cover the largest possible area. "In conclusion, it can be said that with the help of the BirdGard Super Pro PA4 the number of crows and thus the degree of contamination could be significantly reduced." (Norbert Jäger; Maintenance Planner / P&G Worms)

Bird Control with the Purivox Carousel -Triplex V

Customer Review of the Purivox Carousel - Triplex "V" for Bird control in a 38 ha Vineyard Location: Martinborough (New Zealand) Purpose: Bird control Harmful bird species: Starlings, blackbirds, thrushes, and waxeyes Protected area: 38 ha With 38 ha of productive vineyard, divided into 20 individual plots ranging from half to six hectares, the logistics of vineyard management at Murdoch James Estate require a lot of coordination. Late in summer, bird protection is a priority for Steve Plowman, who leads the four-person vineyard team. Steve says: "Our plots are on varied terrain – by the river, on slopes, on cliffs, and on flatter areas – and there are many trees that not only enhance the aesthetics of the estate and provide habitats for beneficial insects, but of course also serve as homes for many birds." "We cover all vines with bird nets, but as anyone in viticulture knows, it is extremely difficult to prevent especially the waxeyes from entering the nets. Even the smallest hole lets them in. Here we have large flocks of starlings, and also blackbirds and thrushes are abundant." "We found the gas cannons particularly good; they produce a strong, loud bang, and as with all gas devices, they need to be moved regularly. We used the mirror pyramid that sits on the tripod gas devices – this is very effective. When the gas device fires, the pyramid rotates, and the random flashing of the mirrors was very effective." Overall, Steve says he found the Purivox gas devices cost-effective. "They are reasonably priced and definitely perform their task very effectively."

Experience Report Christmas Trees

Use of the Varidome Herbicide Spray Head for Christmas Trees Location: Eschbach GbR Objective: Weed control The Varidome herbicide spray head proved to be a precise and easy-to-handle tool. The herbicide could be applied directly to the weeds without endangering the trees. Result: significant reduction of weeds and decreased maintenance effort.

Bird Control at the Fishing Club with Purivox Triplex V

Bird control at the fishing club’s lake using the Purivox Triplex V gas cannon with external 12V power supply. Location: Schwalmtal-Storndorf Objective:Protection of the lake’s fish Species causing damage:Cormorants and herons At the fishing club’s lake in Schwalmtal-Storndorf, fish are protected through targeted bird control. The Purivox Triplex V gas cannon with external 12V power supply is used for this purpose. In the past, especially cormorants and herons caused damage. The gas cannon is intended to sustainably reduce this damage and protect the fish stock.

Crow Control Vineyard with BirdGard Super Pro PA4

Experience Report on the Use of the BirdGard Super Pro PA4 for Crow Control Location: Neustadt a.d. Weinstraße Objective: Protection of vineyards from crow damage Species: Large number of crows Area: Vineyard region At the vineyard in Neustadt a.d. Weinstraße, the BirdGard Super Pro PA4 was used to deter a large crow population. The acoustic system emits specially tuned calls that effectively drive the birds away. Shortly after installation, a clear effect was observed: the crows increasingly avoided the covered areas, and damage was greatly reduced. Operation was simple, and varying sound sequences helped prevent habituation.

Experience Report Purivox Carousel Triplex V

On the property of Kirchengut Demmin, 2 Purivox Carousel Triplex V units were installed for bird control. This was necessary to reduce feeding damage caused by the birds present. Location:Kirchengut Demmin Objective:Prevention of feeding damage Species causing damage:Cranes Area to protect:14 ha Since the installation of the devices, the arrival of cranes has significantly decreased.Feeding damage is now only sporadic. Without this deterrence, reseeding would have been pointless, as the cranes were still very active in the fields in recent days. Apparently, they repeatedly target the same spots in the field. Each device covered approximately 7 ha of field.To protect local residents, we had to limit the firing intensity and volume to a minimum.H. Kloke

Acoustic Crow Deterrent for Silage BirdGard Super Pro PA4

Acoustic crow deterrent for silage using the BirdGard Super Pro PA4 at an agricultural operation in Lower Saxony. Location:Oldenburg District Objective:Drive crows away from the silage and farm Species causing damage:Crows At the customer site, several hundred crows had gathered on the farm and approached the silage. The crow deterrent was implemented using a BirdGard Super Pro PA4, which achieved very good results in a short period of time.

Goose Deterrent on Green Areas in the Lower Rhine Region with Purivox Radio Triplex V

In the Lower Rhine region, the high goose population is increasingly causing damage to green areas. The animals pollute the lawns with their droppings and destroy the vegetation. To protect the green areas and maintain ecological balance, a Purivox Triplex V was deployed. These measures have successfully reduced the goose population, but require regular adjustments to remain effective in the long term. Location:Lower Rhine Objective:Protection of green areas in the Lower Rhine Species causing damage:Geese

Star Deterrent for Raspberries with BirdGard Super Pro

Location: Unterpleichfeld Objective: Protection of the raspberry plantation Species/Damage: Large number of starlings, feeding damage to fruits Area: Raspberry plantation In Unterpleichfeld, a raspberry plantation was equipped with acoustic and visual bird control products due to increasing damage caused by starlings. The goal was to protect the fruits from further losses. After the installation of the systems, there was a significant reduction in starling activity on the site, effectively protecting the plantation from further damage.

Bird Deterrence in Wheat Fields in South Africa with Purivox Karussell Triplex V

Bird deterrent using a Purivox Carousel Triplex V with mirror pyramid Location:South Africa Objective:Bird control Area to protect:Wheat Device type for bird control:Purivox Carousel Triplex V In South Africa, a wheat field was equipped with a Purivox Carousel Triplex V with a mirror pyramid. The goal was to protect the crops from bird damage. The device significantly reduced bird activity and effectively safeguarded the crop from further losses.

Successful Wild Boar Deterrent with Purivox Triplex V

Wild boar deterrent with the Purivox Triplex V - Wild deterrent version Customer feedback after 4 months:The device works wonderfully to keep wild boars away. No further damage has occurred since the device was deployed. Location:Swabian Alb Objective:Wild boar deterrent Area to protect:Grassland Device type for deterrent:Purivox Triplex V - Wild deterrent version

Bird Control with the Purivox Triplex V

Customer review of the Purivox Triplex "V" for bird control in a fruit orchard Location: El Salvador Purpose: bird control Species which are causing damage: variety of birds "I live in El Salvador, a tropical country with a large variety of birds that took the liking of my tropical orchard fruits. The Purivox gas cannon reduced the incidence of the birds. Our birds do not come in flocks, hence only a reduced incidence, but clearly a help. The unit has been operational for two and half years without problems. On a few occasions I needed technical assistance, the response via email has always been quick and helpful!" Karl H. May

Bird deterrent stadium standard Liège / Belgium with Purivox RC Triplex V

Successful pigeon control at Standard Liège Stadium / Belgium Location:Standard Liège Stadium / Belgium Objective:Protecting the stadium turf during new grass seeding Species causing damage:Large number of pigeons Area protected:Football pitch As part of the turf maintenance at Standard Liège Stadium, targeted pigeon control was implemented. This successfully protected the newly sown grass from damage, reduced the pigeon population immediately, and allowed the seeds to germinate undisturbed, without interfering with stadium operations. The turf was effectively safeguarded, creating an optimal foundation for healthy and even growth.

Successful crow deterrence with the crow dummy

Crow control using crow decoys Location:Preetz Garden Objective:Crow deterrence Area protected:Bird feeding station Product used:Crow decoy Customer feedback:"The crow decoys arrived and I immediately put them into use: one was placed under our bird feeding station, and the other was hung in the apple tree beside it. By the next morning, the crows no longer approached the feeding station. Instead, they circled in the sky, cawing indignantly, and then left. They have not returned since. I must honestly say I did not expect such success and would like to thank you for this excellent product. At times, up to thirty crows were sitting at the feeding station, plundering the food and even attacking sparrows. Now, alongside sparrows and tits, woodpeckers, jays, and starlings are enjoying the station, and my food consumption has dropped by more than half."

Modification of old Purivox device to modern control

Here you can see the option to upgrade an old mechanical Purivox gas cannon to a modern electronic unit, including external battery terminals for connection to a 12V car battery. Contact us if you would like to modernize your old Purivox gas cannon as well. Location: Börde District, Saxony-Anhalt