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.
Installed Products
The Purivox Carousel Triplex V with analogue time switch is a rotating gas cannon for bird control for large areas. The tripod allows the unit to stand securely on any surface. The Purivox Carousel Triplex V is used for fruit growing, viticulture, vegetable growing, arable farming, fish farming and on waste disposal sites. Due to its special design, the complete top structure is pivoted. When the device is triggered at random intervalls, the top structure starts to rotate due to the recoil. The two following shots cover an area of 360° around the unit. Various adjustment possibilities offer an individual adaptaion to the respective bird control. With the help of the electronic unit, the number of shots, irregular pause times as well as the volume can be adjusted in two steps. Furthermore, the analogue 24h time switch allows the adjustement of active and rest times. Operating principle The reliable 3-times shot enables the best possible bird control. The first shot will startle the birds and cause them to fly up. The second shot is fired shortly after the birds fly up and prevents them from settling down again. With the following third shot, the animals are finally chased away. How to set the electronic unit: