Vendrig Transport: 100% Bird Reduction With AVIX Autonomic and Agrilaser Handheld

Vendrig Transport: 100% Bird Reduction With AVIX Autonomic and Agrilaser Handheld

When bird guano covered the storage tanks at Vendrig Transport and Liquid Solutions, a combination of AVIX Autonomic and Agrilaser Handheld laser bird control proved to be the answer, eliminating the problem.

The Problem: A Branding Issue, Not Just a Cleaning One

Vendrig Transport and Liquid Solutions operates 42 fluid storage tanks across an 8 acre site in Someren, the Netherlands, serving the food and pet food industry. Crows, jackdaws, magpies and pigeons were active across the tanks all year round, from sunrise to sunset, leaving guano across surfaces that customers and visitors could see.

  • Constant bird activity: Four species present year-round, not a seasonal problem.

  • Brand risk, not structural risk: The owner was clear the tanks could handle a little fouling. The issue was reputational, having visible mess on tanks that store liquids for the food and pet food industry.

  • High visibility site: Tanks ranging from 8 to 20 metres tall made the problem hard to miss.

After researching options online, the owner trialled an Agrilaser Handheld, then went on to buy both an AVIX Autonomic and an Agrilaser Handheld to work together.

Why Orchard Eggs Chose AVIX Autonomic and Agrilaser Handheld

  • AVIX Autonomic, mounted and automated: Installed on a 2 metre pole on the tallest tank, projecting continuously across the storage tanks below.

  • Agrilaser Handheld, for the stubborn cases: Used on demand from the site office to move on the pigeons that didn’t respond to the automated system alone.

  • Combined coverage: Together the two systems covered a laser projection area of 3.24 hectares, around 8 acres.

  • Plug and play setup: Vendrig described the combination as simple to install and use, with no ongoing management needed once running.

About AVIX Autonomic and Agrilaser Handheld

AVIX Autonomic is a fixed, automated laser unit that runs continuously once installed, covering a large area without any manual operation.

  • Mounted in a fixed position for constant, unattended coverage.
  • Projects a moving laser beam that birds do not habituate to, even after years of use.
  • Suited to large, open areas like rooftops and tank farms.

Agrilaser Handheld is a portable, operator-directed laser for clearing birds the automated system doesn’t fully deter.

  • Battery-powered and rechargeable, usable anywhere on site without installation.
  • Effective at long range, allowing an operator to target birds from a distance.
  • Ideal as a targeted top-up tool alongside a fixed automated system.

Proven Results: 100% Bird Reduction from the Combination

The AVIX Autonomic has been in use at Vendrig since January 2017 and reduced bird numbers by 95% on its own. A small number of persistent pigeons remained, which the Agrilaser Handheld was then used to clear. Together, the two systems achieved a 100% reduction in bird activity across the site.

“The Autonomic has been working perfectly for us. We did not have to worry about it since the installation. It’s safe to say that the Autonomic got rid of 95% of the birds. Except for a few stubborn pigeons. We chase those away with the Agrilaser Handheld.“

Owner, Vendrig Transport and Liquid Solutions

Reflecting on the decision, the owner was clear it was about brand image rather than concern over damage to the tanks:

“It wasn’t about the quality of the product or because we are afraid of erosion. The tanks can handle a little bird poo. Buying the Agrilasers was purely a branding consideration.“

For sites where appearance and brand reputation matter as much as the underlying structure, combining a fixed automated laser with a handheld unit offers full coverage plus the flexibility to clear the birds that persist.

Testimonial Profile

In Use Since: January 2017

Location: Someren, the Netherlands

Application context: Fluid storage tanks, industrial rooftop

Product Reviewed: AVIX Autonomic (automated laser bird deterrent) and Agrilaser Handheld (operator-directed laser bird deterrent)

Problem definition: Loss of aesthetic and brand value from bird guano on storage tanks

Bird Species: Crows, jackdaws, magpies and pigeons

Time of the year: Entire year

Laser projection area: 8 acres (3.24 hectares)

Number of systems: 1 x AVIX Autonomic and 1 x Agrilaser Handheld

Time of day: Sunrise to sunset

Bird Reduction, AVIX Autonomic Alone: 95%

Bird Reduction, Combined with Agrilaser Handheld: 100%

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