PO Box 2130, Healdsburg, CA, United States of America, 95448
Enhanced Bird Deterrent Technology for Vineyards Takes Flight with New Identity
When the grapes are ripe and the birds are hungry, there’s no better vineyard protection than a sharp-eyed peregrine falcon soaring above the vines. Just a glimpse of this bird of prey sends starlings and other destructive flocks fleeing.
Historically, wineries have installed netting to try to protect their crops, especially their most prized grapes. While effective, netting is also expensive, and installation and removal are labor-intensive. Other safeguards, such as cannons, broadcast distress calls, streamers or stationary decoys, offer fleeting results and can be intrusive.
Ten years ago, Falcon Crop Protection developed an innovative and cost-effective solution: realistic kites that mimic the shape and predatory movements of a peregrine falcon as it soars from a tall fiberglass pole. With just a slight breeze, the kite takes flight and patrols all day, triggering birds’ natural fear responses.
The kites’ success is well-known across the wine industry and in other bird-troubled spaces, from beaches to sports stadiums to fruit farms.
In response to growing demand, co-owner and operations director Justine Davies announces, “We are proud to share our company’s rebranding as Falcon Kites. We’re launching a new website, www.falconkites.com, featuring an upgraded, user-friendly Shopify interface to streamline the purchasing process for our customers. We’re also expanding our distribution by making Fright Kites available at vineyard operator supply stores, like Central Valley in Healdsburg, Napa, and Sonoma.”
In honor of its rebranding, Falcon Kites unveiled a taller, 36-foot expanding pole, allowing the kites to soar to greater heights. Davies also shared a new design feature: a re-engineered spinning top with a ball bearing that turns more smoothly and minimizes entanglements, helping keep the Falcon Kite constantly flying. The Falcon Kite’s movement now appears even more lifelike and threatening to wary winged interlopers.
Many customers start with one or two Falcon Kites as a trial. After seeing the results, they soon return for more. Davies notes, “Two-thirds of our orders over the past five years are from repeat customers. One large winery ordered ten last June, then bought another fourteen over the next two months to protect different vineyard blocks. California’s microclimates ripen grapes - and draw birds - at different times throughout the season.”
Repeat buyers like this speak to the Falcon Kite’s success in deterring these destructive birds. The kites don’t just work their magic on starlings - gulls and Canadian geese also turn tail at the sight. Van Smith of the Lake of the Pines Home Owners Association says, “We recently installed a Falcon Kite on a dock out in our lake, which previously had heavy goose activity and a significant amount of droppings every day. Almost immediately, we noticed a big improvement. Now they’re installed at all of our parks and our main beach. It's made a huge difference in the cleanliness and usability of our public spaces. This is a great product that truly delivers on its promise. We confidently recommend it to anyone dealing with similar issues.”
To keep your vineyards and other properties free from invasive avian flocks, visit Falcon Kites’ new website at www.falconkites.com.
The Falcon FrightKite by Falcon Crop Protection is the safe, easy, cost-effective way to chase away pest birds and reduce damage to your crops.
FrightKites are easy to install, and pay for themselves in the first season in saved seeds, fruit, and crops. From the moment it takes flight, birds for acres around will flee in fear. With Falcon Kites, you’ll lose virtually none of your crops to hungry birds!
Check with your neighbors to see if they’re using Falcon Crop Protection and see how happy they are with our scare kites. With 95%-100% proven effectiveness, we’ll get birds out of the picture for you, too!
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Plus, we help you at every step. During a free phone consultation, we can help you decide what bird deterrents will work best for your situation, help you plan and calculate your materials, and give you advice and tips about installing your deterrents. If needed, we can also help you find professional installers in your area who will make sure it's done right.
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