Humane bird control for farms and growers
Sound-based bird deterrents that reduce crop damage on farms, vineyards and orchards
Bird Gard plays real, unique distress and predator calls of the birds damaging your crop. Calls play at random times with built-in rest periods, so birds are slower to get used to them. No chemicals, no daily labor, and no harm to birds.
Used on vineyards, orchards, berry farms, row crops, dairies and industrial sites.
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How Bird Gard works
Birds react to the alarm calls of their own species and to the sounds of predators. Bird Gard uses unique recorded calls like these to make your crop feel like an unsafe place to feed.
Matched to your birds
Tell us which birds are causing the damage. Your unit plays unique distress and predator calls chosen for those species, from a library of more than 250 recorded sounds.
Set up once
Mount the unit and speakers above the crop canopy, where sound carries across the block. Oregon State University Extension recommends speakers a few feet above the canopy. Setup takes about an hour per unit.
It keeps changing
IntelliGard OS, standard on every Sonic Hawk, shuffles which calls play, when they play and how long the unit rests. Birds get used to repetitive sound. Variety slows that down.
No bird deterrent works forever on every site. Our advisors help you place units correctly, and they will tell you when another method fits a block better.
Who Bird Gard is for
Growers and site managers who lose money to birds on ground that is too large or too busy to cover with netting.
Vineyards
Protect ripening fruit from veraison to harvest.
Orchards
Cherries, almonds and other tree crops.
Berry farms
Blueberries and other small fruit.
Row crops and grain
Field crops, seedlings and grain at risk from flocking birds.
Dairies and livestock
Feed areas and barns where birds eat and foul feed.
Industrial and commercial
Landfills, food processing, aviation, utilities and more.
Why growers start with Bird Gard
Netting gives the most protection where you can enclose the crop. For open acreage, sound is the practical first step, for four reasons.
Covers acres, not rows
Sound reaches the whole block, whichever way a bird is facing. Your advisor maps how many units your site needs.
Runs on its own
No one has to be on site to fire, fly or aim it. Once it is set up, it works day after day.
No fuel or shells to buy
No propane, no pyrotechnics and no repellents to reapply. Solar power options are available.
Works with other methods
Use it alongside netting, visual scares or patrols. If netting is the better call for a block, we will tell you.
What the research shows
In a peer-reviewed trial in nine Carneros, California vineyards, adding bioacoustic units to growers' usual methods cut bird damage from 13.0% to 5.7%, a 56% reduction. Netting had the lowest damage, 2.3%, where it could be installed. The trial used an earlier generation of units. Sonic Hawk has not yet been tested in a published independent trial.
Source: Berge, Delwiche, Gorenzel and Salmon, 2007, American Journal of Enology and Viticulture 58(1):135-143.
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Find out what your site needs
Answer 3 quick questions to see which system fits, or ask an advisor for a free, no-obligation quote.
Or call 541.549.0205, Monday to Friday, 7:30 to 4 Pacific.
Robins present a challenge as they feed on fruit, preferring to hide within crop canopies and nesting early in spring, making visual deterrents ineffective.
Over 35 years of helping farmers.
For more than 35 years, Bird Gard® has been the trusted name in crop protection, using advanced bioacoustics to reduce bird damage . With a global customer base exceeding 10,000, Bird Gard is the world leader in innovative bird deterrent solutions—safeguarding not only crops but also airports, military installations, mining operations, utilities, and food processing facilities.
Testimonials
Recent Success Stories
Does it work? The agricultural community is small, and farmers talk. We wouldn’t be in business for over 35 years if Bird Gard wasn’t meeting expectations. Let those using Bird Gard share their success story with you.
Blueberry Farm Increase Yields by 50%
A large blueberry farm faced ongoing challenges with bird infestations that significantly impacted their yields.
Oregon State University - How Bird Gard Supports Berry Crop Research
Since 1992, Oregon State University’s North Willamette Research and Extension Center has been conducting berry crop research, managing over 12 acres of berry trials.
UC Davis - How Bird Gard Reduced Crow Damage in Almond Orchards and Saved Thousands in Losses
Almond orchards in Yolo County and Sutter County, California, faced persistent damage from crows, leading to substantial crop losses each year.
Learn how Bird Gard can help you reduce the impact of birds on your farm, orchard, or commercial facility. Contact a bird control advisor today.
Technology powered and proven by Nature’s science.
Unlike traditional “squawk boxes” emitting repetitive sounds that birds quickly habituate to, Bird Gard® employs cutting-edge Bioacoustics technology, proven in nature and developed in collaboration with global researchers. By utilizing randomized playback and time-off intervals, Bird Gard® prevents birds from recognizing predictable patterns. Additionally, Bird Gard®’s IntelliGard OS precisely targets nuisance birds with tailored sound profiles while ensuring the presence of beneficial birds crucial to farming activities.
Watch and learn more about Bird Gard's Bioacoustic technology
Bird gard’s bioacoustic technology effectively deters birds from farms and agricultural applications. By emitting a range of unique, natural bird distress calls and predator sounds, the system creates an environment that discourages birds from entering the protected area, helping to safeguard crops and prevent damage.
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Unprecedented
250+ Bioacoustics from Nature
An infinite combination of Nature’s Bioacoustics.
Realistic Bioacoustic Playback
Unrecognizable pattern playback and strategic time-off intervals.
Most effective
& affordable.
Field-tested and proven, Bird Gard® reduces bird damage through unmatched effectiveness and affordability. With zero annual operating costs, you’ll not only see fewer unwanted birds, you’ll recoup your initial costs the first year.
“An estimated 200 million European starlings live in North America (USDA National Invasive Species Information Center). They form massive flocks that damage crops, making them a primary target for Bird Gard®.”
Blackbirds, cause approximately $150 million in annual agricultural damage according to the USDA. Bird Gard® tailors its technology to target specific Blackbird species.
Customized to target your nuisance birds.
Bird Gard® offers personalized assistance by working with you, providing expert guidance to identify and tailor solutions specific to your species of nuisance birds. Unlike alternative solutions, we’re not an off-the-shelf “Squawk Box.”
Easy set-up with unmatched reliability.
Bird Gard® isn’t just easy to self-install, it’s a game-changer in reliability. With just 1 hour of setup per unit, it’s ‘American Made’ resilience boasts a lifespan of 10-12 years, if not longer, surpassing other options by a whopping 2-3 times.
With nearly 3 dozen species in North America, sparrows form sizable flocks, feeding on grains and fruit crops, and spreading pathogens in food processing areas.
Compare Bird Gard's Technology
See why Bird Gard is an industry leader in Bird Deterrent. Compare with other types of bird deterrents below.
| Bird Gard | Lasers | Propane Canon | Sprays | Netting | Falconry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical costs per acre | $275-$425 | $600-$800 | $200-$350 | $200-$300 | $800-$1,200 | $300-$400 per day |
| Annual operating costs | $0 | Regular calibration costs | Propane costs | Costs for each application | Extensive labor/repair | Costs every use |
| Labor | User/1-hr per unit | Technician needed | .5 hour per unit | After every rain | 10 hrs per acre | Falconer present |
| Estimated lifespan | 10+ years | 5 years | 3-5 years | 10-14 days | 3-4 years | NA |
| Adapts to prevent habituation | Yes | No | No | No | No | NA |
| 5 Year Warranty | Yes | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
Cost and lifespan figures are Bird Gard estimates based on publicly listed competitor pricing and customer-reported costs.
Actual costs vary by site, crop, acreage and bird pressure.
Cost and lifespan figures are Bird Gard estimates based on publicly listed competitor pricing and customer-reported costs.
Actual costs vary by site, crop, acreage and bird pressure.
Stop feeding your profits to the birds.
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