AVIX Laser Bird Repellent Preserves the Atmosphere of a Therapeutic Horse Barn

Location	Greenwood, Louisiana, USA
Application context	Horse therapy barn (3,000 m²)
Problem definition	Noise, hygiene issues, safety risks, aesthetic damage due to bird presence
Bird species	Carolina Chickadees, Doves, Robins
Bird behavior	Nesting, roosting,, noise, droppings
Time of the year with bird problems	All year round
Number of systems	1 x AVIX Autonomic Mark II
In use since	2025
Laser projection area	3,000 m² (approx. 0.74 acres)

The Arc Caddo Bossier’s horse therapy barn in Greenwood, Louisiana is a place where individuals with disabilities can build confidence, comfort, and connection through therapeutic riding. However, maintaining that calm and hygienic space had become increasingly difficult due to a persistent year-round bird problem.

Carolina Chickadees, doves, and robins had made their home in the barn’s 3,000 m² steel roof structure,causing constant noise and distraction from the healing environment that horse therapy provides to individuals with disabilities. The staff explored solutions, and one option came with a staggering price tag — $80,000 for bird netting across the barn ceiling. 

Netting in barns is not only expensive but can also difficult to maintain and can harbor dirt and dust that can be harmful to the visitors and animals if not properly cleaned on a regular basis.

That’s when they discovered the AVIX Autonomic Laser Bird Repellent, a fully automated, humane system designed to keep birds away without disturbing people, animals, or the structure itself.

The installation of the AVIX system delivered immediate relief. Bird activity dropped significantly, and the barn became quieter, cleaner, and safer. One of the first things we heard from the staff said it all:

“We’re just grateful we didn’t have to spend $80,000 on netting.”

By choosing AVIX, The Arc saved tens of thousands of dollars — funds that can now remain focused on supporting their programs and the individuals they serve. The cost-effectiveness of the system, combined with its low-maintenance design, made it a smart long-term investment for the organization.

Thanks to the AVIX Autonomic Laser, The Arc Caddo Bossier has preserved both the integrity of their barn and the calm atmosphere so vital to their therapy work — all while avoiding the major expense and hassle of traditional netting. It’s a solution that protects their space, their animals, and their mission.