Description

The Illuma-Laser will serve as a deterrent and repel attacking or perching BOP (Birds Of Prey), but it will also work as a conditioning and training tool.

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By utilizing a form of reverse Pavlovian conditioning, which is using food as a means to alter the behavior of living beings, it is possible to train or condition BOP’s to change their behavior and seek easier food sources in other areas than your livestock’s domain. By properly applying this technique you can become relatively predator free in a short while.

There are basically two types of predator groups, local and migratory. It has been demonstrated that after encountering the I-L local BOP’s tend to stay away and seek their food sources in other places easier to hunt.

The migratory BOP’s are a bit more bold and determined and require several exposures to the I-L treatment regiment, but after several unsuccessful and deterred attempts, they usually fly off to other areas for easier hunting grounds. As most of us know BOP’s have extremely sensitive eyesight, many times better than ours and also see different spectrums of light than we do. The human eye sees green light better than other frequencies, but BOP’s see blue light much better than other frequencies. (see attached Condor study)

By using the I-L to temporarily obscure and interfere with their precision vision, alerts them to apparent danger visually, and causes them to abort their attack. After having this happen several times, they fly off to someplace else for easier hunting and more readily available food sources. The fact that they make several attempts after a slight recovery time, demonstrates the permanent non-injury to their vision, which they rely upon for hunting. Below are several applicable and interesting articles covering the subject of this situation.

Advanced laser technology

Birds perceive the Handheld’s laser spot as an approaching physical danger. Once they perceive the laser spot, they fly away in search of safer ground and, in contrast to conventional methods of bird deterrence, there will be no habituation. After consistent use of the Handheld, birds will perceive the controlled area as unsafe and will not return.

Bird Control Group dedicated years of research to develop the ultimate laser beam. This goal was achieved through the application of a combination of highly precise optics, filtering and light frequencies. The result is exceptional performance in bird repelling over long distances.

Red dot sight

To make operation over long distances more accurate and safe, the Handheld 500 is equipped with a red dot sight. The sight makes it possible to accurately aim the Handheld at a desired target before activating the laser.

Key lock system

To prevent unauthorized use of the equipment, the Handheld 500 is equipped with a key lock system.

Rugged design

The Handheld 500 has a robust design to ensure effectiveness in demanding situations. The shockproof cover protects the laser from damage from falls and dust exposure. Therefore, the laser can be used in a wide variety of environments.

The Handheld comes in two models with different laser output power:

Agrilaser Handheld and Handheld 500. Choosing the right model is essential in order to generate a laser projection with sufficient contrast for effective bird dispersal.

Light conditions:  A higher laser output power is recommended for use during bright light conditions.

Distance and beam angle:  A higher laser output power balances out the loss of contrast due to spreading of the laser beam over a larger surface area. Local environmental conditions (albedo): A higher laser output power is recommended for use in an environment with light absorbing surfaces.

Laser beam color: Green

Service life laser source: 5,000 h

Power source: 2 x RCR123a Lithium Ion battery
1 x CR2032 battery (scope)

Operating voltage: 7.4 VDC

Power Consumption: 6 W

Dimensions:  (L x W x H) 427 (16.8) x 76 (3.0) x 83 (3.3) mm (in)

Weight: 880 g (31.0 oz.)

Operating temperature: -10 °C to 35 °C (14 °F to 95 °F)