AVIX Indoor Laser System: Reds 10 Manufacturing Case Study

Reds 10 operates from a converted aircraft hangar in Driffield, using the large indoor space as a production facility for modular building manufacturing. The open structure and regular access through shutter doors created ideal conditions for pigeons and corvids to enter and establish themselves inside the building.

The bird activity caused multiple operational problems:

Traditional bird control methods like netting were considered but dismissed. The size and complexity of the hangar structure made physical exclusion impractical, whilst the need to maintain regular access through shutter doors limited other conventional approaches.

Reds 10 needed an effective solution that could operate continuously without disrupting manufacturing operations or requiring constant maintenance.

Working with EWS Group UK and Integrated Bird Management, Reds 10 agreed to trial the AVIX Indoor laser bird deterrent system. This innovative technology uses automated laser projection to create an environment that birds perceive as unsafe, causing them to leave and avoid returning.

Two AVIX Indoor units were installed at either end of the 3,000 square metre hangar. The units provide continuous automated coverage of key roosting areas throughout the daytime and early evening periods when bird activity typically occurs.

The laser system operates silently and automatically, requiring no manual intervention. The units project laser beams in programmed patterns that prevent birds from settling whilst remaining completely safe for people working in the facility.

Unlike physical barriers, laser systems can protect large open spaces where netting or other exclusion methods are impractical. The automated operation means continuous protection without staff involvement, and the technology works even when doors remain open for operational access.

The AVIX Indoor installation delivered results that exceeded expectations. Within days of the initial 30-day trial installation, bird activity dropped by approximately 90%. Even with shutter doors left open for extended periods, birds stopped entering the building.

What began as a trial installation quickly became a permanent solution. The system continues to operate reliably, maintaining the bird-free environment without ongoing intervention.

“People were initially sceptical about how well the lasers would work. They were installed initially as a 30-day trial and within days, the birds had stopped entering the building. The shutter doors are left open for extended periods, yet the birds do not cause any issues and staff are now able to work in a clean and safe work environment.

Morale of the staff has since improved, and cleaning costs and H&S risks are now reduced to near zero. We highly recommend the AVIX Indoor Bird Deterrent Systems based on the results on our site!”

Kate Lewis, Reds 10

The success at Reds 10 demonstrates several key advantages of automated indoor laser bird control:

This case study demonstrates how innovative laser technology can solve bird control challenges in large indoor spaces where conventional methods prove inadequate. The dramatic results at Reds 10’s facility show the potential for similar applications in warehouses, distribution centres, and other industrial buildings facing persistent bird problems.

Integrated Bird Management is an authorised installer of AVIX Indoor laser bird control systems in the UK. Our team provides professional assessment, installation, and ongoing support for facilities requiring effective indoor bird management solutions.

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