Oregon State University - How Bird Gard Supports Berry Crop Research
Background
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. These trials are essential for evaluating different treatments and their effects on crop yield. Individual experiments vary in size from 1/3 acre to 1 acre, requiring precise yield measurements.
The Challenge
Accurate research depends on harvesting all fruit produced in the trials. However, bird depredation posed a significant challenge, as birds could significantly impact the data by consuming fruit before it could be measured. To ensure reliable research outcomes, the team needed an effective and consistent bird control solution.
The Solution
More than ten years ago, the research program implemented Bird Gard’s systems to deter birds from interfering with their trials. The technology proved highly effective, offering key benefits:
- Successful Bird Deterrence – Bird Gard allowed researchers to prevent bird depredation and protect their experimental data.
- Targeted Species Control – The Bird Gard team worked closely with researchers to fine-tune the system for specific bird species, ensuring optimal effectiveness.
Exclusive Use in Research – Due to its success, Bird Gard is now the only electronic bird control product used in OSU’s berry research trials.
The Results
- Over 10 years of reliable bird control
- Accurate yield measurements across 12 acres of berry trials
- Targeted deterrence of key bird species
- Bird Gard remains the sole bird control solution used in research trials
Conclusion
For over a decade, Bird Gard has played a crucial role in ensuring accurate research data at Oregon State University’s berry trials. By effectively preventing bird interference, Bird Gard has become an essential tool in agricultural research, helping scientists gather precise yield data without the threat of bird damage.
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