The Common Grackle - A Nuisance for Both Agricultural and Structural

The Common Grackle - A Nuisance for Both Agricultural and Structural

Mohan U
Grackles can be a major nuisance for both agricultural and structural bird control especially when they congregate into huge flocks to roost in trees at night. They have been very difficult to control in the past but Flock Free has developed some highly effective techniques to deal with them. 
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Crows Damaging a Pistachio Orchard -Vortex Ring Accelerator Bird Defense Trial

Crows Damaging a Pistachio Orchard -Vortex Ring Accelerator Bird Defense Trial

Mohan U
The first week of September we began initial trials on Vortex Ring Accelerator (VRAD) technologies, on a 300 acre pistachio orchard near Bakersfield, California.  The terrain at this location is quite hilly so visibility issues were somewhat limited. We were primarily tasked with keeping infesting flocks of crows from damaging the pistachio crop.
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Crop Damage to Cherries Caused by Birds Can Be Reduced

Crop Damage to Cherries Caused by Birds Can Be Reduced

Mohan U
Cherries, along with other stone fruits – peaches, nectarines, apricots are some of the hardest-hit crops when it comes to crop damage caused by birds. Crop losses can reach $5000.00 to $1000.00 per acre. On a 250-acre orchard, growers can lose well over a million dollars annually.
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Reducing Crop Damage to Blueberries from Birds

Reducing Crop Damage to Blueberries from Birds

Mohan U
Birds can cause massive damage to Blueberries crops and the bird species involved varies widely depending on the area of the country. Starlings, Robins, Grackles, Cedar Wax Wings, Crows, Ravens, Blue Jays, Orioles, Brown Thrashers and even Gulls are all culprits when it comes to these sweet treats.
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