There are a variety of applications for bird cannons. From airports looking to reduce the risk of birdstrikes to crop loss prevention in the agricultural sector, bird cannons are an excellent tool to reduce human-bird conflict.
Can a low-cost propane bird cannon prevent human-bird conflict?
The short answer is yes. We have long understood that loud noises scare birds. We’ve taken that same principle and juiced it up to create 120 dB explosions from Propane powered scare cannons. The proof is in the widespread use; airplane passengers are protected by Zon Electra Scare Cannons at the world’s largest airports.
Many birds are exposed to hunting pressure and learn to associate the sound of a shotgun with real danger. Even if they haven’t been exposed to hunters, the loud, unnatural sound of a cannon detonation is enough to startle birds into the area and chase them out of the control area. While the fear reaction will be effective over a larger area, the sudden blasts of a propane cannon also act as a continual shock to their senses and will interrupt natural behavior, keeping them nervous, on edge, and more susceptible to other scare tactics.
The fear and disruption created by a cannon must be stronger than the attractant bringing the birds in.
These three techniques have been proven on increase the effectiveness of Bird Cannons:
1. Switch Things Up
It is important to vary your strategy to prevent birds from becoming accustomed to the noise. Bird Cannons should regularly be moved. The higher the bird pressure, the more it should be moved – once every 2-3 days under the heaviest pressure. Take advantage of the Random firing modes offered by the Zon Electra Scare cannon or use the 360 rotating tripod to keep the cannon moving. Disguising the cannon using camouflage paint or covers will prevent birds from associating the sound with a single source.
2. Use On-Demand Activation
Use On-Demand activation to ensure the bird cannons only detonate when they have maximum effect. One perfectly timed cannon blast directly beside a flock of European Starlings will have more effect than more frequent detonations further away. The Push-Button control and radio controlled cannons are particularly effective.
3. Chaos and Confusion Keep Birds Away
Bird Cannons are the base for the most effective bird control programs. Adding different effects on top increases the effectiveness of your program as a whole and eliminates the problems of bird habitation. Not only do birds have difficulty processing multiple threats all occurring in the same area, but other products such as pyrotechnic scare cartridges or combining cannons with falconry also convinces the birds that there are consequences to propane blasts, which keeps the propane blasts scaring even when the other deterrents are not used.
Bird Scare Cannons are an effective way to keep unwanted birds from your target area. Products become more efficient, however, when used together in a system and by ensuring that birds do not grow accustomed to your deterrent regimen.
