Orchards are investing into laser technology towards a no kill future, deterring birds and reducing losses.
Tasmanian apple grower Brett Griggs has invested into laser technology with Bird Beam.
“We had already lost 35% of our Pink Lady apples to black cockatoos, the laser reduced the bird numbers with an estimated 5% loss after installation,” Brett said.
From a large tree perspective, lasers are protecting Australia’s nut and apple orchards in a bid to reduce bird pressure in a sustainable, silent, and humane way with almost zero labour required.
Laser tech used in 100 countries
The AVIX Autonomic is used in 100 countries, in particular large-scale orchards and vineyards in Chile, Argentina, and USA.
AVIX by Bird Control Group are world leaders in laser technology, with fit for purpose, quality high-performance equipment.
Green beam threatens birds
Birds see the green beam as a permanent stick like threat; sweeping across and into the tree canopy, resulting in birds fleeing.
They then learn to forage elsewhere where the perceived danger is not present.
See this article in Tree Fruit Nov 2023
