Worldwide fans of wine know California is famous for its wine grapes and vineyards. California grape growers, on the other hand, may not be so famous. But it is these farmers who work hard to let us enjoy the fruits of their labor. That is, when irritating birds aren’t making the job more difficult than it is already. Birds can cause crop losses that cost grape growers thousands of dollars and hours of labor with no return. Fortunately for grape growers, there are several methods for how to protect California grapes for human enjoyment.
Scare Tactics?
Many grape growers are aware of methods such as bird netting, visual deterrents and other scare tactics. Sure, these are all effective but they can be a large undertaking and have downfalls such as:
- Expensiveness
- Difficulty in applying and removing
- Being too easy for birds to adapt to
- Inhibiting proper growth patterns
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Visual Deterrents?
Visual deterrents are used to frighten birds from certain areas by using objects such as false predators or reflective objects. The goal is for the birds to see the visual deterrents and flee from the area. Visual deterrents are low cost but have many negatives attributes that include:
- Birds are able to recognize the artificiality of these devices
- Reaction from birds is temporary
- Requires a lot of human involvement and maintenance
Netting?
Netting is a common method used to block birds from snacking on fresh produce. This method is effective and can be used for up to ten years. But it also comes with its disadvantages that are apart of the following:
- Inhibiting proper growth patterns
- Potentially damaging to the grapes
- Ineffectiveness with several species
- Time-consuming installation process
SEE: How To Keep Birds Away From Grapes
Liquid Bird Repellent?
Bingo! The best way to make sure pest birds steer clear of precious California grape crops is by investing in a high-quality liquid bird repellent. It is possible to protect your grapes without all the disadvantages of other bird control methods if you find the right liquid repellent. The perfect liquid bird repellent will eliminate birds from treated crops, as well as guaranteeing these benefits:
- Does not cause birds to leave excess droppings
- Does not change the appearance of grapes
- Does not affect grape growth patterns
- Does not alter taste of grape
- Does not alter soil
Avian Control is the Liquid Bird Repellent Now Available for California Grapes!
The taste of grapes is vital to vineyard owners, as this is what their wine businesses depend upon! While there are plenty of other methods of bird control, most have downfalls that affect the quality of grapes that are grown. Save yourself the stress by choosing Avian Control liquid bird repellent – the EPA-registered repellent that does not affect your crops! Protect your vineyards by contacting us at 888.868.1982.