Laser Chases Pest Birds From Roosts

Laser Chases Pest Birds From Roosts BIRD CONTROL Bird Control 29-1-29 If you've ever tried to chase off pest birds once they're roosting, you know how hard it is. Some people use bird-chasing shot gun shells loaded with special explosives. The problem is that the noise will disturb not only your neighbors, but also other wildlife. There's a new choice out there called the "Bird Phazer" which consists of a red laser pointer that the company says is 20 to 30 times stronger than the typical laser pointers on the market. "It's the only effective and completely silent device we know of that will chase off geese, ducks, herons, starlings and pigeons at night," says Jim Burton of JWB Marketing, about the low-power, long-wavelength lasers. "The birds are startled by the strong contrast between ambient light and the laser beam. It annoys the birds because their eyes are more sensitive at that range of light, yet is does no permanent damage to the birds." Burton says it usually takes from 3 to 5 nights of harrassment with the laser before birds will give up a roosting spot and go elsewhere. The power laser light projects out nearly 5 miles. It's powered by 2 AAA batteries, which will run it for an hour of continuous use. Sells for $139. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Jim Burton, JWB Marketing LLC, 2308 Raven Trail, West Columbia, S.C. 29169 (ph 800 555-9634; website: www.birdcontrol supplies.com).

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