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.
Can a Low-Cost Propane Bird Cannon Prevent Bird Problems?
The short answer is yes. Loud noises scare birds, a fact people have known for centuries. The Japanese Shishi-odoshi—a swinging bamboo arm that strikes a rock—kept birds out of gardens for generations. We applied the same principle and amplified it to produce 120 dB explosions. The results speak for themselves: Zon Electra Scare Cannons protect airplane passengers at some of the world’s largest airports.
Bird cannons create two types of effects. First, they trigger fear and startle reactions. Many birds associate loud, gun-like noises with real danger. Even birds without hunting experience respond to the sudden, unnatural blast and flee the area.
Second, propane cannon blasts disrupt natural behaviors. Continuous loud noises keep birds on edge and make them more responsive to other scare tactics. This disruption adds stress and reinforces the effectiveness of your control program.
Deterrents Must Outweigh Attractants
No deterrent works like a “magic button.” The fear generated by a cannon must outweigh the food or shelter attracting the birds. Similar to antelope in the savannah risking lions to reach water, birds will resist deterrents if the reward in your control area is strong.
Switch Things Up
Vary Your Strategy
To prevent habituation, move your bird cannons regularly. Under heavy bird pressure, relocate them every 2–3 days. Use the random firing modes on Zon Electra Scare Cannons or a 360° rotating tripod to keep birds guessing. Camouflage paint or covers prevent birds from associating the sound with a single source.
Use on-demand activation for maximum effect. One well-timed blast near a flock of European Starlings will scare more than frequent detonations at a distance. Push-button control and radio upgrades increase the precision and impact of each blast.
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. The Margo Electra Bird Cannon reduces your risk.
