Migratory Waterfowl Damage and Solutions for Agriculture and Aquaculture

Migratory Waterfowl Damage and Solutions for Agriculture and Aquaculture

Steve Rehberg
Geese, Ducks, Swans, Wigeons, Cranes and other migratory waterfowl cause millions of dollars in damage to crops. Grass seed, winter wheat, alfalfa, corn, soybeans, rice and lettuce are all susceptible to damage by grazing waterfowl.  Mergansers, mallards, and black ducks cause problems at some aquaculture facilities,,,,
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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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FSMA Preventive Controls for Human Food Training Course - Bird Control

FSMA Preventive Controls for Human Food Training Course - Bird Control

Steve Rehberg
Recently I attended a Preventive Controls for Human Food training course and am now a PCQI (Preventive Control Qualified Individual). I attended to get a vendor’s perspective and was the only vendor from a bird control company in the training. We truly want understanding what Food Processors, Growers and others who fall under FISMA regulations are facing.
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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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