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  • The battle of birds vs buds for kiwifruit growers
    August 28, 2024 Phoebe Johnson

    The battle of birds vs buds for kiwifruit growers

    Birds are commonly an issue around ripening fruit such as grapes, olives and cherries, but kiwifruit growers have a unique issue during the end of winter / early spring with birds eating and attacking the flower and leaf buds.

    Bird control during bud burst is important as the loss of kiwifruit flower buds to birds can occur very quickly. This is devastating to orchards as it results in reduced crop yield and revenue.

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  • Bird Control Guide for Kiwifruit
    August 4, 2022 Maintrac Group

    Bird Control Guide for Kiwifruit

    Loss of Kiwifruit flower buds to birds, at bud burst, can occur very quickly and can be devastating to orchards, causing loss of revenue for both growers and the kiwifruit industry.Fortunately there are a variety of methods available for protecting...

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  • Technology is changing bird control
    November 30, 2020 Maintrac Group

    Technology is changing bird control

    Technology is powerful and cost effective. 'Moores Law" a theory put forward in the 1970s, stated that the power of computer processors would double every 2 years, whilst halving in cost. In the main this has proved to be true,...

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  • Case Study: Birdzout BirdEraser Proves Most Effective for Bird Control at Christchurch Airport
    May 22, 2020 Phoebe Johnson

    Case Study: Birdzout BirdEraser Proves Most Effective for Bird Control at Christchurch Airport

    Discover how Christchurch Airport improved bird control with the Birdzout BirdEraser.

    In this  case study, we explore its effectiveness across multiple bird species, long-range performance, and safety advantages over other laser deterrents.

    Learn why the Birdzout BirdEraser outperformed other models and became the airport's top choice for wildlife hazard management.

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  • Vineyard bird control without netting - is it possible
    January 12, 2020 Maintrac Group

    Vineyard bird control without netting - is it possible

    Do you net your vineyard? Is it worth the time, cost and inconvenience? Are there alternatives that can be used effectively?These are compelling questions.Most winegrowers use bird netting of some form, simply because they need to or because it has been...

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  • Bird control guide for vineyards
    February 1, 2018 Maintrac Group

    Bird control guide for vineyards

    Every year NZ wine growers lose millions of dollars in revenue to hungry birds. Large flocks of birds feeding, can quickly cause damage to a vineyard. Using bird deterrents to reduce bird presence, both in and around the vineyard, can...

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