Frequently asked questions about our products

During fog and rain the laser will be more visible, water drops cause diffusion of the light resulting in a visible laser beam.

All Agrilaser and AVIX products are conform European guidelines, including the laser safety standard IEC 60825-1. Whenever you purchase an Agrilaser or AVIX product, you can ask for proof of certification.

No, we cannot give a 100 % guarantee on the effect. In most situations, there is a reduction in bird number between 70 % and 100 % depending on the location and situation according to our research. Check out our user stories for a reference.

Always try to avoid projecting towards the open sky. Some of our products are equipped with the patented safety features (Horizon Safety System and Projection Safety System) which prevent uncontrolled projection to aircrafts or at areas with human activity.

Bird Control Group advises not to use the Agrilaser and AVIX products during the nesting season. Also, local regulations can prohibit the use of the laser during this period. The laser should be used as a preventive tool for keeping birds away. If birds are already nesting, dispersing them is very difficult with any method. We recommend using the laser products at least 1 – 2 months before the nesting season to have the maximum effect.

Bird perceive the green laser light best and therefore the bird dispersal is most effective.

The laser class depends on the amount of energy transported within the laser beam (laser power) and the wavelength (color) of the laser beam. The unique combination of laser source and optics generate a laser beam that is classified as laser class 3B. The output power varies per product and lies between 5 and 499 mW (milliWatts).

Laser classification is based on the laser’s potential for causing injuries. Class 3B lasers can be hazardous for the human eye when exposed directly and for an extended period.

Our products can be deployed safely when used according to the User Manual. The bird deterrent products have an expanded beam which ensure that only a small percentage of the laser’s potential can enter the eye. Of course, our products are only for professional use.

The laser bird deterrents are also effective during daytime. The range for effective bird dispersal depends on the amount of contrast between the projected laser dot and the projection surface. Our products offer models with different output power to meet the required specifications. A higher laser output power balances out the loss of contrast when the laser beam is spread over a larger surface area. We recommend our most powerful products for daylight use.

Since the laser beam of our bird deterrent devices is a dynamic ‘threat’ that is approaching from different angles at random moments, birds do not get used to it and show immediate response by flying away. After repeated experiences with our bird deterrent laser, birds tend to avoid the area where the laser is active.

Comparison	Bird deterrent laser	Netting	Shooting	Sound
Low costs
Easy to deploy
Autonomous solution
Humane/positive perception
Low environmental impact
No habituation
Steering of birds

In many situations existing methods are not suitable, feasible or effective on the long term. Agrilaser products offer a unique solution for bird control:

• Low costs per surface unit;
• Easy to deploy;
• Permanent / autonomous solution (Autonomic);
• Humane technique / positive perception;
• Low environmental impact: no noise, no pollution, low visual presence;
• No habituation: birds do not get used to the laser beam;
• Steering of birds with the laser beam.