Berry crops are sweet, soft and irresistible - not just for customers, but for birds. Whether you’re growing strawberries, blueberries, blackberries or boysenberries, one thing is certain: if you don’t protect your crop early, birds will devour your berries before you can get to them.
Birdzout offers a complete range of professional bird deterrents that help growers safeguard fruit, save time and reduce losses.
Here’s how to build a layered, season-long bird control plan with Birdzout’s leading solutions
Birdzout Ultimate Laser – Premium Smart Deterrent
Best for: Larger berry farms or open blocks with high bird activity.
The Birdzout Ultimate Laser projects a moving green beam across your crop - perceived by birds as a solid threat, triggering immediate flight.
Covers large open berry fields (especially strawberries and blueberries).
Operates automatically, even at dawn and dusk when birds are most active.
Silent, continuous deterrence that won’t disturb nearby houses or staff.
Excellent alternative or supplement to netting.
Pro Tip: Mount on a stable post or roofline with a clear view of your berry rows. Program in early - before ripening starts - to prevent birds from establishing feeding habits.
Birdzout Auto Laser 500 – Automated Coverage for Mid-Size Blocks
Best for: Medium-sized berry farms or high-value blocks within larger operations.
The Birdzout Auto Laser 500 offers fully automated coverage of up to several hectares, sweeping a programmable zone 24/7.
Solar-powered for remote areas.
Adjustable patterns and schedules to reduce bird habituation.
Proven effective against starlings, blackbirds and silvereyes.
Pro Tip: Use the Birdzout Auto Laser 500 in conjunction with other deterrents (e.g. Predator Kites or Bioacoustics) for stronger layered protection.
Birdzout Bioacoustic System – Realistic Sound Deterrent
Best for: Berry farms with mixed bird species.
The Birdzout Bioacoustics system broadcasts species-specific distress and predator calls to create an unsafe environment for birds.
Wide-area coverage with programmable call sequences.
Customisable for the key problem species in your region.
Human-safe and eco-friendly - no harm, just smart deterrence.
Pro Tip: Install Bioacoustics near block perimeters or entry points. Works in well with Predator Kites as the birds associated the sounds with the kite.
Predator Kite Package – Visible, Natural Threat
Best for: Open berry paddocks and edge protection.
The Predator Kite mimics the flight of a bird of prey, creating a powerful visual deterrent that moves naturally in the wind.
Highly visible across long distances.
Simple to install and low maintenance.
Ideal for supplementing lasers or sound systems.
Pro Tip: Place kites along boundary lines or above high-pressure zones. Move periodically to avoid birds learning fixed positions.
Purivox Gas Guns – Long-Range Deterrent for High Pressure Areas
Best for: Large berry farms or high-pressure bird sites.
Purivox Gas Cannons produce controlled loud bangs at set intervals, reinforcing the sense of danger in your crop zone.
Programmable timers and rotation systems available.
Covers large open areas where birds congregate.
Designed for durability and safety in farm environments.
Pro Tip: Set gas guns to fire at 3 shots per cycle with a longer delay interval, for best results.
Holographic Flash Tape – Simple, Effective Visual Deterrent
Best for: Small berry plots or low-pressure zones, use in conjunction with other deterrents
Birdzout’s Flash Tape uses light reflection and movement to deter birds from entering the crop.
Cost-effective and easy to deploy.
Works well as a supplementary deterrent alongside lasers or sound.
Reflects light and makes gentle noise in the wind for extra disruption.
Pro Tip: Hang strips along fruit rows or near entry points - especially early in the season to reinforce avoidance behaviour.
Why Berry Growers Trust Birdzout
Proven in commercial berry farms across New Zealand and abroad.
Designed for tough outdoor conditions and easy setup.
Supported by Birdzout’s experienced technical team - helping you design, install and optimise your system.
Protect Your Berries Before Birds Arrive
Don’t wait until birds are in your crop. Plan early, deploy early and stop losses before they start.
Contact us to discuss a tailored bird control solution for your berry farm so this season you can keep every berry for you and your customers, not the birds.
