Bio-acoustics are a powerful tool for bird control at airports, and we have built a 40-year business on their success. However, we always stress to our clients that there is no single solution to airport bird control. Even Scarecrow technology, powerful though it is, should be one tool in a toolbox. But this doesn’t mean […]

Right now, the UK and many other countries are outside of nesting season, and that means a window of opportunity for urban bird control. Most new measures cannot be implemented while birds are nesting, so this time of year is your chance to get new systems in place. The Problem of Nesting Season Many countries […]

Scarecrow Group has developed a whole suite of solutions for a variety of industries over its life. However, it all started with airports and that is still where you will find our flagship product: B.I.R.D. Tab, a complete solution that covers dispersal, logging, and analysis. A product like this is not built overnight. The current […]

As Scarecrow Group approaches its 40th year, we find ourselves feeling nostalgic, so we started digging through some digital relics to see how things used to look. We were a relatively early adopter of the internet – before the turn of the millennium – so there was plenty to look at, and we thought we […]

Scarecrow is closing on its 40th birthday, and a company doesn’t look this good in its middle age without having some work done. The Scarecrow brand has had a couple of facelifts over the years, but its older incarnations are still fondly remembered. Meet the Scarecrow Man Our very first logo when we started in […]

We have now entered October 2024, and it is a landmark month for Scarecrow Group. This is the month that we hit the distinguished age of 40. A lot has changed since we started trading in 1984. In those days, we shook up the industry by using a digital system for bird calls instead of […]

Controversy surrounds a lake in Cornwall, UK which was built without proper permissions, The Telegraph reported recently. One of the staunchest opponents is nearby Land’s End Airport. The owner of the land has applied for permission retrospectively, making it an open question as to whether the lake will stay or go. It certainly has no […]

Using natural distress calls is a powerful way to disperse birds and keep them away. Scarecrow Group Ltd has built its 40-year reputation on the success of bio-acoustic bird control, after all. But not all birds will just flee immediately upon hearing a member of their species in distress. Effective bird control requires an understanding […]

Water bodies are a powerful factor in attracting birds to a site. This can be a problem for facilities such as airports and wind farms, where birds might be a danger, be in danger, or simply present a nuisance, making proper bird control essential. Ponds, lakes, water-filled pits from past earthworks, and even drainage ditches […]

Birds pose a significant danger at airports, creating potential hazards for aviation safety. The presence of birds near runways and in flight paths can lead to bird strikes, where aircraft collide with these animals during take-off or landing. These incidents may result in damage to the aircraft’s engines, wings or other critical components, jeopardising the […]

In today’s global marketplace, businesses are constantly striving to enhance their credibility, efficiency and quality. One way to achieve this is by obtaining ISO accreditation. ISO, or the International Organisation for Standardisation, sets the standard for quality management systems that are recognised worldwide. Gaining ISO accreditation is not only a testament to our company’s commitment […]

Bird control is an all too familiar issue in airports, of course, and in marinas, at leisure parks and on agricultural land, but many people don’t associate it with wind farms. The truth is, however, that effective bird control is fast becoming a must-have for many site owners. Our avian population has learned to cope […]

Every airport in the UK and beyond will have their own specific pest control strategy, and it will undoubtedly be one that has to fit in with the very unique demands of a busy facility that, in most cases, plays host to thousands and thousands of passengers every day. If you think the pest control […]

Here at Scarecrow, our range of bird dispersal and bird control equipment is used in a wide variety of locations, including airports, marinas, farms and leisure parks, and each of these facilities provides a unique set of challenges to our products and their end users. Of course, something that works particularly well in one place […]

There are times in the summer when nothing quite matches an outside meal enjoyed with friends or family, especially when the sun is shining and the skies are blue. In recent years, however, we seem to have become increasingly aware of problems caused by birds in a number of retail settings. Restaurants that offer external […]

There are a number of important variables involved when employing bird dispersal equipment in and around airports. They can include the species of bird involved, the size of the facility, the behaviour of the local wildlife, the availability of a food source and the number of flights that are handled on a daily basis. After […]

Ask most people in the street about protecting an airport, and the chances are they will be thinking in terms of improving security measures at the check-in desk. While this is of course a hugely important process in all airport facilities, there are many other areas in which protection is a must. For those who […]

While the likelihood of bird strikes at an airport are slim, there’s no denying the fact that they can and do happen. Those who are tasked with reducing the presence of birds and other wildlife on and near runways know that the job itself is seemingly never-ending, and that fresh challenges can arise at any […]

If you ask a hundred people what the highest mountain in the world might be, at least 90 of them would say Mount Everest. But ask those same individuals about the largest airport on the planet and you might get a number of different answers. The reason for this is simple: how on earth do […]

On a warm summer’s day, there are few sights more picturesque than a packed marina. Boats shimmer in the sunshine, bobbing gently away on a calm, blue sea. No wonder these places are so popular. It’s worth taking a more detailed look, however, because in many cases the close-ups don’t match the overall view. Significant […]