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  • Case Study - La Bodega Vineyard
    February 17, 2025 Phoebe Johnson

    Case Study - La Bodega Vineyard

    La Bodega vineyard was founded in 2015 by Brett Mainey & Veronica Morales, they aimed to cultivate the grapes and create the wine highlighting the unique characteristics of Waiheke Island. 

    Their vineyard is set in wonderful native bush located in the exclusive and private Park Point Peninsula, at the western end of Waiheke Island.  This beautiful native bush created some challenges with protecting their grapes from birds as there was an abundance of bird life living in the area.
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  • Lasers used as bird deterrent at Central Otago vineyard
    March 1, 2021 Maintrac Group

    Lasers used as bird deterrent at Central Otago vineyard

    Article first published in the Otago Daily TimesViticulturist Barry Hunt with "Birdzout" auto bird scare laser to be used at Ewing Stevens' Anthony James Vineyard near Alexandra.  Using lasers to control birds might sound like science fiction but Ewing Stevens...

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  • Lasers target pesky birds
    February 25, 2021 Maintrac Group

    Lasers target pesky birds

    Article first published in the Farmers Weekly Using lasers to deter birds draws on images of deadly ray guns shooting the flying targets down in a smoking pile of feathers. The reality is somewhat less spectacular, but proving equally effective...

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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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  • PlaceMakers Roof Oamaru
    July 22, 2019 Maintrac Group

    Birdzout Auto Laser deters seagulls from large roof

    Struck with a major seagull problem on the roof of their new building, PlaceMakers Oamaru were needing a quick solution.As the roof area was large and relatively flat with the birds able to perch over the entire area, physical bird...

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  • Case Study: Smith Seeds Ltd Successfully Deterring Birds from Radish Crops Using Pyrotechnics
    March 14, 2014 Phoebe Johnson

    Case Study: Smith Seeds Ltd Successfully Deterring Birds from Radish Crops Using Pyrotechnics

    Smith Seeds Ltd trialed the Maintrac Group Pyrotechnics Kit to protect their radish crops from bird damage.

    The results were immediate and impressive - loud bangers and screamers cleared entire paddocks, with birds not returning after each use. 

    Portable, simple, and highly effective, this kit has become a vital tool for their field reps. A must-have for any grower facing bird pressure.

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