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Crops Protected by Bird Gard

Berries

Cedar waxwings, starlings, robins, and crows are among the birds causing significant damage in berry production. The USDA reports that berry growers typically lose 36% or more of their crop to bird damage unless they implement effective bird control measures. These losses result from entire berries being taken, berries knocked to the ground, and peck marks that make the fruit unsellable.

Furthermore, under the new FSMA Produce Safety Rules, it is mandatory to take all reasonable steps to identify and avoid harvesting produce that could be contaminated by birds and other wildlife. Failure to minimize bird intrusion could necessitate leaving substantial portions of fields unharvested. For over three decades, Bird Gard has been a trusted partner to berry farmers, safeguarding their crops. Our products are relied upon by some of the largest berry growers in North America and globally.
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Field & Row Crops

Red-winged blackbirds, crows, starlings, grackles, and robins are among the birds capable of causing substantial damage to your row crops. They can uproot emerging sprouts or devastate mature crops just before harvest. Moreover, the new FSMA Produce Safety Rules require that you take all reasonable measures to identify and avoid harvesting produce that could be contaminated by birds and other wildlife. Failure to minimize bird intrusion may necessitate leaving significant portions of your fields unharvested. For over three decades, Bird Gard has collaborated with farmers worldwide to deter birds and safeguard crops.

Nuts

Crows, ravens, jays, and other birds pose significant financial challenges for nut farmers. Each crow or raven in an orchard can consume or pilfer up to half a pound of nuts daily, starting from husk split through harvest. In the process of taking a single nut, they often dislodge many more, rendering them unsellable. It’s estimated that a flock of 200 crows can inflict up to $45,000 in crop losses in a single season in a pecan orchard. Additionally, crows and ravens damage irrigation lines and pilfer emitters, leading to root rot in some trees and death due to water deprivation in others.


Furthermore, under the new FSMA Produce Safety Rules, it is mandatory to take all necessary measures to identify and avoid harvesting produce that could be contaminated by birds and other wildlife. Failure to minimize bird intrusion may require leaving substantial sections of your fields unharvested.


For over 35 years, Bird Gard has been collaborating with nut growers to mitigate bird-related damage effectively.

Tree Fruit

Crows, starlings, magpies, house finches, jays, and grackles are among the troublesome birds that significantly impact the profitability of your crop. Their damage manifests in various ways: they steal blossoms, preventing fruit from fully developing; they peck at the fruit; they steal the fruit outright, or they simply knock it to the ground. According to the scientific journal Crop Protection, birds can cause a 30% or greater loss in cherry harvests.

Furthermore, under the new FSMA Produce Safety Rules, it is mandatory to take all necessary measures to identify and avoid harvesting produce that could be contaminated by birds and other wildlife. Failure to minimize bird intrusion may result in large portions of your field remaining unharvested.

For over 30 years, Bird Gard has partnered with tree fruit farmers to effectively mitigate bird damage. Our products are trusted by some of the largest tree fruit growers in North America and worldwide

Vineyards

Robins, starlings, finches, sparrows, and numerous other birds inflict substantial damage on grape crops annually. According to a recent USDA study, grape growers can suffer losses ranging from 22% to 42% of their yield without effective bird control measures. Some of these pest birds consume grapes whole, while others peck at them. Pecked grapes often lead to juice leakage, causing bunch rot and compromising entire clusters.

Additionally, under the new FSMA Produce Safety Rules, it is mandatory to take all reasonable measures to identify and avoid harvesting produce that could potentially be contaminated by birds and other wildlife. Failure to minimize bird intrusion may necessitate leaving significant portions of your vineyard unharvested.

For over three decades, Bird Gard has partnered with vineyard managers to safeguard their crops from bird damage.

Customer 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.

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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.

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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.

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Learn how Bird Gard can help you reduce the impact of birds on your property, commercial or agricultural. Contact a bird control expert today.

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