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  • Tips for Storing Batteries in Birdzout Solar Kits
    May 29, 2025 Phoebe Johnson

    Tips for Storing Batteries in Birdzout Solar Kits

    Storing batteries properly over winter (or any extended period of time) is crucial to preserving their life and performance. 

    Batteries need to be stored in a cool, dry place, without it being fully discharged and disconnected from devices or solar panels

    Read on for more specific guide lines. 

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  • The Hidden Costs of Ignoring Bird Proofing in Commercial Buildings
    May 21, 2025 Phoebe Johnson

    The Hidden Costs of Ignoring Bird Proofing in Commercial Buildings

    In New Zealand, birds are an integral part of our environment, but when they start roosting on your commercial property, they can quickly become more of a problem than a natural asset.

    The consequences of ignoring bird proofing can have a significant impact on building maintenance, staff and customer health, and overall business operations.

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  • Why use Birdzout Bioacoustics for Bird Control?
    March 20, 2025 Phoebe Johnson

    Why use Birdzout Bioacoustics for Bird Control?

    Birdzout Bioacoustic units are a safe and humane solution to deter birds from a variety of areas.

    These units use natural bird distress signals, predator calls and harassment sounds that frighten and confuse pest birds.

    Easy, Effective, Intelligent, Efficient.

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  • Bird Control Guide for Cherry Orchards
    December 2, 2024 Phoebe Johnson

    Bird Control Guide for Cherry Orchards

    Every year New Zealand growers lose millions of dollars in crops to pest birds and animals. For cherry growers it's estimated that up to 31% of the crop can be lost to birds. 

    With adverse weather events occurring, the cost of labour, fuel and other commodities increasing, it is even more important to mitigate the loss of cherries to birds to maximise crop yields.

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  • Bird Flu - how to combat it
    October 11, 2024 Phoebe Johnson

    Bird Flu - how to combat it

    Bird flu eradication in NZ unlikely if it arrives, MPI says - focus is on ‘reducing impact’

    Avian influenza (commonly known as bird flu) is a viral disease of birds that is found all around the globe. The disease mainly affects birds, but has been known to be transmissable to mammals.

    Read on for ways to mitigate the risk bird flu will have on commercial poultry farmers, the agriculture industry and food production and storage facilities.

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  • Bird Control Guide for Seed Crops
    September 27, 2024 Phoebe Johnson

    Bird Control Guide for Seed Crops

    Every year New Zealand growers lose millions of dollars in crops to pest birds and animals.

    Fortunately there are a variety of methods available for protecting your grain, cereal and other seed crops from those pesky birds.

    Some common solutions below, each have their own advantages and disadvantages: 

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  • The battle of birds vs buds for kiwifruit growers
    August 28, 2024 Phoebe Johnson

    The battle of birds vs buds for kiwifruit growers

    Birds are commonly an issue around ripening fruit such as grapes, olives and cherries, but kiwifruit growers have a unique issue during the end of winter / early spring with birds eating and attacking the flower and leaf buds.

    Bird control during bud burst is important as the loss of kiwifruit flower buds to birds can occur very quickly. This is devastating to orchards as it results in reduced crop yield and revenue.

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