To calculate vineyard yield losses due to bird damage in hectares in Australia, we can use a formula that incorporates the percentage loss, the value per ton of grapes, and the average yield per hectare. The formula needs to account for the loss in production in terms of weight (tons) and then convert that loss into a monetary value. Here's how you can approach it: Step 1: Determine the Average Yield per Hectare First, you need to know the average yield of grapes per hectare in tons. This value can vary widely depending on the grape variety, the climate, the vineyard management practices, and ..read more

Whilst reducing pest bird issues by 70-90% Read further for helpful tips and recommendations for effective bird control https://youtu.be/ed7UhkvOPNs?si=Bgxy6yK88PBsAyxD ..read more

Why is this so important? The effort of installing a solar array to lower grid electricity consumption is costly upfront, however beneficial long term. Electricity costs are soaring in Australia, up 30% from 2022, future planning by playing the long game and installing solar to keep these increases within a reasonable expectation. Solar panels are an asset that require care and continuing monitoring to make sure they are performing to the best output possible. The only way to capitalize on the investment is to know that every effort is afforded in after installation care. Keep reading our whit ..read more

Over 60 bird species are problematic for the Australian agricultural industry. The total bird damage to agriculture is estimated at 300 million Australian dollars. Australian growers are finding it challenging to choose bird control methods that work. Most traditional methods don’t work as birds become accustomed to them. Furthermore, they are faced with an increased legal restriction to killing native bird species. There is widespread knowledge that there is no magic bullet to fix pest bird issues, the AVIX laser will be the most important part of your bird deterrent toolbox given the high ra ..read more

Pests, such as birds, have become a challenge for the food industry as they can harbor over 40 different types of parasites and can be the host for over 60 infectious diseases . The Food Safe Australia guide for food safety standards, states that pest birds can contaminate food with the diseases they carry. The diseases can also be relayed through their feathers and faeces. Therefore, to meet high-quality standards, food businesses are not permitted to have birds in their facility. Here are three tips/solutions to problems food manufacturers are facing in order to get rid of birds. 1. Research ..read more

There are many and varied bird species that will infiltrate your crop. Specifically looking at grapes, in Orange NSW forty three vignerons, representing 595 ha of producing vineyards responded to a survey in 2000. Although this data is 18 years old it is still the only relevant document available and we all know that bird control really hasn't come past the use of nets, gas guns and real guns. During the season of 2000, the majority of vineyards experienced between 1 and 30 percent crop damage. Some experienced zero damage and others experienced complete loss of production. There was an obvio ..read more

,Use of AVIX laser deterrent has recorded a 99.7% reduction in wild bird populations which spread Avian flu. As at October 2022, around 48m birds have been culled across the UK and the EU in the last year as a result of the largest outbreak of avian flu on record. This excludes numbers in the wild bird populations. Avian flu is on the move with migratory birds and the risk is now unprecedented. With Australia moving towards a no -cage egg policy, phasing out by 2032 - 2036 there is a transition time of 10 years, which has Australia lagging behind by a decade (outlawed in EU in 2012). Of intere ..read more

Between 31 July and 25 August 2020 there were three different strains of avian influenza detected across six commercial production farms in Victoria. Waterbirds are identified as shorebirds and waders; ducks, swans, cormorants, waders, moorhens, geese, herons, ibis, grebe, plovers, curlews, oystercatchers, pelicans. Biosecurity is a critically important aspect of our efforts to prevent, respond to and recover from pest and diseases that threaten our economy, environment, and our agricultural industries, which underpins our unique way of life that we enjoy in Australia. All this is vital to our ..read more

When was the last time you looked up? Bird deterrents protect your warehouse > your warehouses protects your asset > storing your final product, safely. Your site is a safe environment for pest birds looking for a place to perch, roost and nest. The fluffy insulation provides the perfect spot to be comfortable, warm and dry, whilst the high rafters provide safety. Sounds perfect? It's time to deter birds from your asset, keep your staff healthy and your work site safe. Install a fully autonomic system, silent, effective, proven and humane. The insulation gets pulled loose and deteriorat ..read more

Tasmania has recorded a record amount of gulls, with an increase of 170% of the Pacific Gull. The most common gull in Australia is the Silver Gull. There are about 48 species of gull in the world, with three resident species in Australia (Silver, Pacific and Kelp Gulls). Often once found in tips, and rubbish refuges they are now found in most parks, buildings, fields, grasslands, lakes, sewer works and rooftops. A regular scavenger and ready to pester for scraps. They do have a very important place in the ecological system in that they are walking garbage bins, picking up any food dropped, in ..read more