Predator Control
Predator Control is one of the largest problem related pond topics that we are asked about. A Scarecrow Motion Activated Sprinkler, pond netting, fish caves, fish tunnels, Heron decoys and Alligator Decoys are a handful of tricks we have up our sleeve to help you with controlling predators in you goldfish ponds, koi ponds and water gardens.
"Scarecrow Motion Activated Sprinklers" are very affordable, the quickest to install, and incidentally the most popular way to protect your fish pets from pond predators. The Scarecrow Motion Activated Sprinkler chases animals away, deters herons, raccoons, deer, cats, most dogs, and is a great way to play a practical jokes on friends and family members.
The motion activated sprinkler on your fish pond will basically act like the motion sensor light that many people use around the perimeter of their homes to deter burglars. The Scarecrow motion activated sprinkler detects the presence of pond predators, i.e. birds & raccoons, both day and night and emits a 3 second burst of water to scare the pond predator away.
The Scarecrow sprinkler is a humane solution to unwanted intruders and is both eco-friendly and chemical free. This devise uses only 2 to 3 cups of water per activation, detects animals in a one thousand square foot area. The Scarecrow motion activated sprinkler can be hooked up to a standard hose, takes only minutes of your time to install and needs no tools making the install practically effortless.
Once again there are many choices regarding predator control for your pond so let me cover some others but first let me give you a good pond predator rule of thumb: If your pond is smaller than 8' x 8', it's a perfect dinner plate, that is for, predators).
Joe The Fish Guy Butler
Some of the other alternatives for predator control in your water garden or pond are, covering your water feature with a quality pond net or adding a Heron Decoy. It has been said that if a heron is flying overhead and sees your heron decoy it will move on to a different location to hunt fish. The same can be said for using an alligator decoy on your pond.
The Pond Diggers advise; the best way to control predators in your pond is to have a dog patrol the ponds edge at dawn and dusk or build your pond bigger than a dinner plate (8' x 8') and deeper than two foot, equipped with plenty of fish tunnels and caves.
The Scarecrow motion activated sprinkler device can be turned on and off easily by a dial on the back of the unit. It has several different settings so you can adjust the sensitivity to different levels. If you are headed out to enjoy the pond, simply turn the dial to the off position. HOWEVER PLEASE NOTE! It is imperative that you don’t forget to turn the setting of the motion activated sprinkler unit back to the on position when you leave the pond. The mighty Blue Heron will be sure to show up the morning after you forget to turn the device on.
Let me close with the set up for the practical joke on your friend or family member. Simply tell the victim that you can't wait to show them the latest addition to your pond. Invite the unsuspecting person to the pond and be sure that they are in the lead. When they get within range of the Scarecrow motion activated sprinkler they will be in for a big watery surprise! It will make you laugh time and time again. Have a blast!
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