Contech CRO101 Scarecrow Motion Activated Sprinkler
Brand Contech
Product Features * Contech Electronics scarecrow motion-activated sprinkler for humane animal deterrence
* Scarecrow detects and sprays animals in a 1000-square-foot area day and night
* Lightweight plastic shaft; metal sprinkler head
* Includes sprinkler mount and motion detector; 9-volt battery not included
* 2-year limited warranty; measures 17-inch
Product DescriptionSafe, Humane Deterrent Helps Protect Your Garden
A huge amount of time and energy goes into keeping your yard and garden looking great, so it's only natural that you want to protect them from damage caused by hungry wildlife or local dogs and cats. But there are lots of reasons to avoid chemical deterrents, traps, and hazardous electric fences.
Whether you're a dedicated organic vegetable gardener or a parent looking out for the health of children and pets that play in your yard, you'll appreciate the simple, innovative, and effective water-based concept behind the Scarecrow Motion-Activated Sprinkler. It's also a great choice for neighborhoods where fences are prohibited and for people who consider wire fences and other visual barriers unappealing.
When the ScareCrow detects an animal it instantly releases a short but startling burst of water. The sudden spray of water and the movement and noise of the sprinkler scares animals away. Animals associate this negative experience with the area and avoid your yard in the future.
Product DetailsProduct Dimensions: 12.6 x 7.3 x 3.6 inches ; 1.4 pounds
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That was very helpful. We have a similar deer problem. The ultra sonic deer devices did not help (hit distance too small / need many to form a blockade). A 4 foot fence did not help. Motion sensing flood lights do startle them but do not scare them away. Covering the plants with plant protector bags does work but since we have more than 10 plants to cover this is a lot of work and last night since it was raining all day they decided to show up 4 hours early at around 7:30 PM instead of 11:30 so they were able to take down the last remaining hosta buds.
I work from home quite often and sit close to our plantings and have noticed deer staring at our plants from the neighbors yard at noon, that's right noon. I'm not sure how often they do this but it only takes a few visits to wipe out the plants. So I feel like our scarecrow needs to be on around the clock. We have sidewalks, and neighbors in their yards to contend with, so we've tried to fine tune the sensitivity and sprinkler range. However, it seems like white, flat sided service trucks set this thing off regardless of the sensitivity. Mail trucks, garbage trucks, street sweeper, etc will set this off from a great distance, at the same setting a person would have to be very close to trigger it.
