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  • Bird Control Guide for Kiwifruit
    August 4, 2022 Maintrac Group

    Bird Control Guide for Kiwifruit

    Loss of Kiwifruit flower buds to birds, at bud burst, can occur very quickly and can be devastating to orchards, causing loss of revenue for both growers and the kiwifruit industry.Fortunately there are a variety of methods available for protecting...

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  • Technology is changing bird control
    November 30, 2020 Maintrac Group

    Technology is changing bird control

    Technology is powerful and cost effective. 'Moores Law" a theory put forward in the 1970s, stated that the power of computer processors would double every 2 years, whilst halving in cost. In the main this has proved to be true,...

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  • Vineyard bird control without netting - is it possible
    January 12, 2020 Maintrac Group

    Vineyard bird control without netting - is it possible

    Do you net your vineyard? Is it worth the time, cost and inconvenience? Are there alternatives that can be used effectively?These are compelling questions.Most winegrowers use bird netting of some form, simply because they need to or because it has been...

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  • Bird control guide for vineyards
    February 1, 2018 Maintrac Group

    Bird control guide for vineyards

    Every year NZ wine growers lose millions of dollars in revenue to hungry birds. Large flocks of birds feeding, can quickly cause damage to a vineyard. Using bird deterrents to reduce bird presence, both in and around the vineyard, can...

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  • February 7, 2017 Maintrac Group

    Predator Kites

    Predator kites are a life-like bird of prey, commonly flown on a short 2 metre line from a telescopic pole where they fly like a real bird. These are our most popular and successful visual bird deterrent. An effective way...

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  • February 7, 2017 Maintrac Group

    Pyrotechnics

    Pyrotechnics are banger or screamer cartridges fired from a hand held launcher pistol. Our cartridges are imported from a specialist manufacturer in Germany, for reliable and consistent quality. Pyrotechnics are an effective way to add to any bird control program...

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  • February 7, 2017 Maintrac Group

    Bird-X Sound Deterrents

    Bird-X in the USA have been supplying effective and humane bird control solutions for over 50 years. Use of natural bird sounds have been used for many years as an effective way to deter birds. Bird-X units are designed for...

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  • February 7, 2017 Maintrac Group

    Purivox Gas Guns

    Purivox in Germany have been manufacturing quality gas guns for over 30 years. Designed and built to last, these gas guns will give you many years of problem-free bird control. All Purivox gas guns are electronically controlled for reliability, safety...

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