Margo Luminous Tracking Collar: The Future of Wildlife Tracking Technology
The Margo Luminous Tracking Collar is the result of four years of re-imagining wildlife tracking technology. We incorporated a single housing design, solar charging, and state-of-the-art reception which unlocks performance never before seen in a two-way satellite tracking collar. Our 170g device can collect hourly GPS fixes on a long-term basis and in ideal conditions will relay position to our web interface seconds after collection – allowing near real-time monitoring. After extensive field testing, we are excited to release this product to the larger wildlife community. Collar Features: 1 GPS fix per hour 2+ years of standalone battery life 5+ years of battery life with solar 170g device weight (~250g total weight) High-resolution data Single housing design Best-in-class reception Near real-time data possible Configurable accelerometer data Global coverage on Iridium network Reporting Information: User-friendly web app with data download Web-based tracking provides latitude, longitude, solar power level, and temperature of the unit View satellite images of any active collars Transparent representation of data
Model Comparison: Margo Electra Scare Cannons
Margo Supplies carries a variety of Scare Cannons. Using the Margo Electra Scare cannon as as base, each option allows the user to control the cannon in a variety of different control options. Base Cannon: Margo Electra Scare Cannon Power Source: 12V Battery and Propane Control: Margo Digital Timer / Clock # Programmable Shots: 1-4 Tripod Compatible: Yes The Margo Electra Scare Cannon uses an advanced digital clock for pre-set firing times, multi-shot bursts, and two random firing modes to reduce animal tolerance. Compatible Upgrades Base Cannon: Margo Electra Scare Cannon Power Source: 12V Battery and Propane Control: Push Button Controller # Programmable Shots: 1-4 Tripod Compatible: No This cannon uses the Margo Electra Scare Cannon as a base, with the added push-button controller. The push-button controller allows the user to fire the cannon on demand. Compatible Upgrades Base Cannon: Margo Electra Power Source: 12V Battery and Propane Control: High-Frequency Radio Control # Programmable Shots: 1-4 Tripod Compatible: Yes This cannon uses the Margo Electra Scare Cannon as a base with a High-Frequency Radio Controller that allows the user to fire the cannon remotely on a line-of-sight range of up to 8km (5mi). Radio operates at 900MHz with 99 channels. Compatible Upgrades Base Cannon: Margo Electra Power Source: 12V Battery and Propane Control: Cellular Data # Programmable Shots: 1-4 Tripod Compatible: Yes This cannon uses the Margo Electra Scare Cannon as a base with NEW Cellular control. Experience the added ease of remote firing and monitoring. Control your cannon, view its status, and customize settings from anywhere with an internet connection. Compatible Upgrades
Margo Critter Guard: A Versatile Wildlife Deterrent
The Margo Critter Guard is effective at scaring a large variety of wildlife with its motion-activated siren alarm and flashing scare eye. Portable, sturdy, and weather-resistant, the Critter Guard protects against most mammals. From deterring elk from feeding on haystacks, deer eating in vegetable gardens, or even cougars from attacking livestock, the Critter Guard does it all. Protect your land and other assets from predators, wildlife, and other animals with a universal, and affordable solution. “We hope that people start using the alarm and more people understand that we can live with these predators” – Iris Gadunov, Land Owner HOW IT WORKS: When an animal is within range of the Critter Guard, the motion-detector will trigger a combination of piercing wailing and flashing red predator lights, signaling to animals that trespassing in this area is dangerous. THE DESIGN: We designed the Critter Guard with every environment in mind. Utilizing a rugged and solar-powered design allows for portable and reliable placement, wherever you may need to keep wildlife away. The adjustable sensitivity and multiple light settings allow the user to customize their wildlife deterrent strategy with ease. SPECS: Range The alarm detects movement at a 160-degree angle with a low sensitivity of ~3m (10ft) and a high sensitivity range of ~11m (35ft) away. Sound Up to 105dB sirens with three different modes. A variable sensitivity switch allows users to fine-tune the alarm to their ideal conditions. TESTING: Tested in both arctic and rainforest environments and everything in between, the Margo Critter Guard is a staple in wildlife deterrent technology. It is great to deter both small and large animals without requiring regular maintenance. “When they tracked the lions, they saw that they stalked the perimeter of the Critter Guard so we can see that they are effective“ – IRIS GADUNOV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynynSmnHvS8&t=16s Stock Out View More Margo Critter Guard Detects movement up to 11m (30ft) away 3.6w rechargeable solar-powered battery Motion sensors detect animals as small as squirrels 105dB sirens and flashing 7500mcd LEDs will deter a variety of… $83.05 View More View Product
How Effective Are Bird Lasers?
Bird lasers produce a large visible point of light that can be used to scare away problem birds. Many bird species associate this light with a predator like behaviour and flee when exposed to the visible light pattern. The most effective bird lasers produce a wide beam, as opposed to a narrow beam in the conventional laser pointers. Green beams generally seem to produce the best results. Bird lasers have a number of control applications but are especially useful for moving birds from their roosts. At Margo Supplies, we’ve tested lasers on a variety of North American pest species with good results overall and have found them to be especially effective on Canada Geese. Lasers are particularly useful in situations where it is not possible to use other more invasive audio deterrents, such as disturbing birds from roosts in and around warehouses, barns, and close to airport terminals. An effective technique is to repeatedly treat roosting sites at dawn and at dusk, this gives birds time to find alternative roosts outside your control area. Diurnal birds will typically not flee a roost area in full dark, no matter how much pressure you put them under so it is important to begin laser treatment as soon as they return back to their roost. The most effective technique is to use the beam of light to slowly approach the roosting site, remember that birds perceive the laser light as a predator-like presence and so you must leave them an escape path. For indoor use, use the laser beam to “herd” birds towards and exit. While bird lasers can be an effective deterrent, many jurisdictions have laws prohibiting high-power lasers. In Canada, only handheld lasers with an output of >5mW are allowed (class 3a or lower), such as our fly-away laser. Power restrictions do somewhat limit laser applications as these lasers will not produce a very visible light during bright daylight. However, we’ve found these tools to be especially effective at chasing birds from roosts sites, which is typically done in low light situations. In addition, high-power lasers can pose safety hazards, particularly in aviation environments. As with all deterrents, bird lasers have both strengths and drawbacks and should be looked at as one tool in your bird control toolbox. Using a wide variety of affordable tools allows your team to react to diverse species and situations while preventing birds from becoming habituated from one type of deterrent. See our selection of aviation specific non-lethal bird deterrents here. Add to cart Bird Scare Laser – Adjustable Beam Affordable and powerful, while still being safe for both humans and birds Class 3A Laser is the most powerful laser legal for use in Canada Up to 200m (650ft) night… $39.95 $25.98 – $39.95 Add to cart
Do Bird Cannons Work?
Birds have a knack for going where their presence can cost your operation in time and resources, pose a danger to the birds themselves, or even to humans. A large flock of starlings can consume up to 1 ton of blueberries in 10 days, exposure to dangerous chemicals found in tailings ponds is an environmental threat and can cost your organization, and a 4 kg Canada goose can cause an airlplane to crash. The question is, can a low-cost propane bird cannon prevent this? The short answer is yes. We have long understood that loud noises scare birds. The Japanese Shishi-odoshi – a swinging bamboo arm that hits a rock – has been used for centuries to keep birds out of gardens. We’ve taken that same principle and juiced it up to create 120 dB explosions. The proof is in the widespread use; airplane passengers are protected by Zon Electra Scare Cannons at the world’s largest airports. Bird Cannons work in two distinct ways. The first and strongest is the fear/startle reaction. Many birds are exposed to hunting pressure and learn to associate the sound of a shotgun with real danger. Even if they haven’t been exposed to hunters, the loud, unnatural sound of a cannon detonation is enough to startle birds into the area and chase them out of the control area. While the fear reaction will be effective over a larger area, the sudden blasts of a propane cannon also act as a continual shock to their senses and will interrupt natural behaviour, keeping them nervous, on edge, and more susceptible to other scare tactics. However, there is no magic button in wildlife control. The fear and disruption created by a cannon must be stronger than the attractant bringing the birds in. Just like antelope in the Savannah will face the dangers of lions to get to fresh water, birds will be more resistant to any deterrent if they need the food or shelter available in your control area. Switch Things Up It is important to vary your strategy to prevent birds from becoming accustomed to the noise. Bird Cannons should regularly be moved. The higher the bird pressure, the more it should be moved – once every 2-3 days under the heaviest pressure. Take advantage of the Random firing modes offered by the Zon Electra Scare cannon or use the 360 rotating tripod to keep the cannon moving. Disguising the cannon using camouflage paint or covers will prevent birds from associating the sound with a single source. Use On-Demand Activation Use On-Demand activation to ensure the bird cannons only detonate when they have maximum effect. One perfectly timed cannon blast directly beside a flock of European Starlings will have more effect than more frequent detonations further away. The Push-Button control and radio controlled cannon upgrades are particularly effective. Chaos and Confusion Keeps Birds Away Bird Cannons are the base for the most effective bird control programs. Adding different effects on top increases the effectiveness of your program as a whole and eliminates the problems of bird habitation. Not only do birds have difficulty processing multiple threats all occurring in the same area, but other products such as pyrotechnic scare cartridges or combining cannons with falconry also convinces the birds that there are consequences to propane blasts, which keeps the propane blasts scaring even when the other deterrents are not used. Bird Scare Cannons are an effective way to keep unwanted birds from your target area. Products become more efficient, however, when used together in a system and by ensuring that birds do not grow accustomed to your deterrent regimen.
