Birds - how to deter

Birds are a huge pest once grapes are ripening so it is important to take measures to protect your crop. 

Netting is one of the key options and within that there are various ways of doing this.  

Empak explain in the presentation below the various options and how to measure up for them.

Measuring up is also explained in this VIDEO. 

Other methods to consider are physical deterrents, visual deterrents, multi-sensory deterrents, sonic devices, lasers, drones and trained birds of prey (falconry).