Meet Richard from Three Little Pigs Vineyard
Richard manages a 4.2-hectare vineyard growing Merlot and Chardonnay. Like many vineyard owners, he struggled every season with bird pressure and relied on full-vineyard netting to protect his crop.
But netting was expensive and time-consuming, costing around $4,000 every year in materials and labour.
Looking for a Smarter Way
Richard wanted to reduce costs and hassle without sacrificing crop protection. That’s when he discovered the Birdzout Auto Laser Ultimate bird deterrent.
After testing it on-site, he made the switch and it’s now his go-to solution during the critical ripening period.
The Solution in Action
Richard now uses the Birdzout Auto Laser Ultimate as the primary method of bird control on the vineyard. It works autonomously to keep birds away, covering large areas effectively.
He occasionally supplements with a drone flyover or shotgun blast but no longer uses nets at all.
The Payoff: Less Work, More Savings
The Birdzout system has delivered big benefits:
Saved ~$4,000 per year by eliminating netting
Reduced manual labour and in-season stress
Reliable, consistent results year after year
More time to focus on running the vineyard, not chasing birds
“It’s been working extremely well… This has been very successful for us and saved us quite a bit. We don’t net anymore we rely on the Birdzout and I’m quite happy with that.”
— Richard, Three Little Pigs Vineyard
Talk to Birdzout today to find the right solution for your vineyard.
