December 2, 2025
AVIX Autonomic Lasers Combat Bird Flu – Bird Control Group Featured on RTL News
Recent bird flu outbreaks in the Netherlands highlight the urgent need for effective and animal-friendly protection in the poultry sector. Bird Control Group’s AVIX Autonomic laser technology is playing a key role in preventing the spreading of the bird flu. The system was recently featured on RTL News (a big Dutch news channel) as a proven solution for keeping poultry farms safe in the Netherlands.
Rising Bird Flu Threat
The fast-spreading H5N1 virus poses huge risks to both wild and captive birds. Because wild birds are a major source of transmission, poultry farms need reliable tools to keep them as far away from their farms as possible. “The situation is worrying, and the sector urgently needs sustainable solutions,” says Chafik Ait Ihda, Regional Business Manager Europe at Bird Control Group.
How AVIX Autonomic Lasers Help
The fully automated laser system safely deters birds without causing any harm to animals or the environment. Birds perceive the laser that moves in patterns as a physical threat, encouraging them to avoid the laser covered areas around the farm, significantly reducing contact between wild birds and poultry.
Proven and Recognized
Scientific study at the Wageningen University in the Netherlands and a user case confirm the system’s effectiveness, and its role in bird flu prevention as highlighted recently on RTL News.
Watch the Dutch RTL News highlight the Laser Technology after the commercials:
English Transcription
In the dark, it looks like a weapon straight out of a James Bond film — a laser device slicing the night with eerie green beams. But this “weapon” isn’t aimed at people. It’s aimed at birds. On the roof of Dutch chicken farmer Sjef de Baar, a laser has been installed.
“The laser follows a specific pre-programmed pattern. It sweeps across a few times every hour, and the geese really don’t like it. They don’t feel safe. It’s only light, but it scares them off,” Sjef explains.
And that makes him relieved, because many wild geese carry bird flu — and Sjef wants them nowhere near his 85,000 chickens.
“You can’t see the flu. It’s dangerous. No one really knows how the virus gets into barns, so you take every precaution you can and hope it’s enough,” he says.
Despite all these measures, Sjef has already been hit by bird flu once. He hopes he never faces it again.
“It’s intense,” he says quietly. “Normally the chickens go to slaughter when they’re old and worn out — that’s the cycle. But with the flu, they’re killed inside the barns. You don’t want to live through that twice.” His eyes well up.
Across the country, chickens aren’t allowed outside due to a nationwide confinement order. Still, somehow, the virus keeps finding its way in. How? No one knows for certain. For now, Sjef is grateful there are fewer goose droppings around his farm.
“They like the laser, but you’re only allowed to aim it at your own property. You can’t point it upward at geese flying overhead — you could blind pilots, and that’s dangerous,” reporter Silvia Brent notes.
And so, geese continue to pass right over the barns.
“Yes, you can hear them,” Sjef says.
“What are those?” Silvia asks.
“Geese. I can just hear them.” Sjef answers.
“And they fly over your barn?” Silvia Asks.
“Yes, yes, yes.” Sjef says.
“The roof is completely sealed, and so is the barn. Now we just hope the virus won’t find another way in,” Silvia concludes.
Bird Control Group’s automated laser bird repellent provides 24/7 protection from wild birds by shining a green laser light in the area affected by the problem. Get in touch via the form below if you are interested in learning more.
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