Model Comparison: What Scare Cartridge Launcher Do I Need?
Margo Supplies provides the Best Launchers for wildlife management. Below you will find a list of all the launchers that we currently carry and a comparison between them. Compare the models of Scare Cartridge Launchers to find the best launchers for you The Record Single-Shot Launcher is a simple and affordable option that is easy to maintain. The single-shot uses 6mm crimped blanks. It is Ideal for hikers, hunters, and other outdoor enthusiasts as well as for light industrial use. It comes in a bright safety orange colour. Blanks: 6mm Good For: Affordable low volume use. 5-Shot Adapter Compatible: No Fast Firing: ModerateEase of Maintenance: Simple daily maintenance. Unlike the single-record shot, this Record Double-Shot Launcher can load 2 blanks and cartridges at a time to be fired in quick succession. Ideal for hikers, hunters, and other outdoor enthusiasts as well as for light industrial use. It comes in a bright safety orange colour. Blanks: 6mm Good For: Affordable low volume use. 5-Shot Adapter Compatible: No Fast Firing: Moderate, Double Shot allows for more aggressive hazing. Ease of Maintenance: Simple daily maintenance The RG-3 is one of our more compact launcher options. Simple in its use and easy to carry. Blanks: 6mmGood For: Light to moderate industrial use. 5-Shot Adapter Compatible: NoFast Firing: YesEase of Maintenance: Simple daily, frequent deep cleans The RG-300 is very similar to the RG-3, but the RG-300 loads 10 blanks in a clip. Blanks: 6mmGood For: Light to moderate industrial use. 5-Shot Adapter Compatible: NoFast Firing: YesEase of Maintenance: Simple daily, frequent deep cleans. The RG-59 revolver uses .380 blanks and can load up to 5 at a time. This launcher is able to be used with the 5 shot adapter which screws into the barrel and allows for simultaneous launching of any combination of up to five 15mm pyrotechnic scare cartridges. Blanks: .380 Good For: Aggressive scaring and cold weather use. 5-Shot Adapter Compatible: YesFast Firing: YesEase of Maintenance: Simple daily with detailed monthly cleans. The RG-89 revolver is the more weighty version of the RG-59. It also uses .380 blanks. Blanks: .380Good For: Aggressive Scaring 5-Shot Adapter Compatible: YesFast Firing: YesEase of Maintenance: Simple daily with detailed monthly cleans. The Margo Thunderstick is a non-gun launcher designed specifically for the airport and industrial use. The Thunderstick is easy to use and has 3 safety mechanisms: A safety switch, a pin, and a gravity trigger that locks the trigger when the launcher is pointed downward. Blanks: 6mm Good For: Heavy industrial use. 5-Shot Adapter Compatible: No Fast Firing: Yes Ease of Maintenance: Simple maintenance at the end of each use. If you have any questions about the information above, please contact info@margosupplies.com
Do Visual Pyrotechnics Scare Birds?
Birds rely on their sight more than any other sense, so it’s no surprise that our visual pyrotechnics provide great results for wildlife managers at airports, landfills, and beyond.
Bird Repellent: How to Keep Unwanted Birds Away with a System-Based Approach
Birds can cause serious damage to agricultural crops, disrupt industrial operations, and even threaten human safety, such as during airplane bird strikes. Unfortunately, when birds find safe places to roost, food, or other high-value attractants, they become difficult to remove. Fortunately, using non-lethal deterrents strategically can chase birds away and prevent them from returning. Classes of Bird Deterrents Bird deterrents fall into three main categories: Audio, Visual, and Active. By combining options from each class, you can build an effective bird control system. This approach can protect anything from backyard blueberry crops to major airports worldwide. Although some bird species respond better to specific stimuli, this strategy works for nearly all species. How Deterrents Work Deterrents trigger involuntary stress responses in birds by making them feel threatened. The stronger the perceived danger, the more likely birds are to avoid the area. We call this a “landscape of fear.” To succeed, the fear must outweigh the attractants that brought birds to the area. Using deterrents from all three classes prevents habituation and keeps birds away long-term. Deterrent Classes Explained: Audio Audio deterrents use loud noises to startle and scare birds. For example, our Margo Electra Propane Cannons emit 120 decibels (dB), similar to a shotgun blast. All bird species respond to this sound. Move the cannons regularly to prevent birds from getting used to them. You can also pair propane cannons with our Squawk Box speaker systems, which mimic the cries of distressed or injured birds. This teaches birds to associate your area with danger. Sound combinations are available for most North American bird species. Visual Visual Deterrents Birds rely heavily on eyesight to fly, find food, and detect predators. Visual deterrents exploit this by using reflective materials, lights, flashing, or predator simulations. For instance, predator effigies or decoys trick intelligent prey species into thinking hunters are nearby. As a result, birds avoid the area, convinced it is unsafe. Active Active deterrents respond to birds directly and often combine audio and visual effects. For example, our 15mm pyrotechnic scare cartridges create loud noises and visual effects, flying 30m–380m (90–1250+ ft) through the air. By combining different cartridges, you create more chaos and prevent habituation. We also offer the strongest hand-held bird control lasers allowed in Canada. Geese, in particular, react immediately to the unusual light patterns. By using deterrents only when needed, you make it harder for birds to adapt. Like all tools, different tools to repel birds have their strengths and weaknesses. Don’t leave any safe havens in your control area; active and immediate use of deterrents prevent birds from being rewarded. The best bird control programs combine audio, visual, and active deterrents.