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How & Why it Works
ScareCrow® How & Why it Works
Using
the ScareCrow is easy. Simply attach a standard garden hose to its base, set the
ScareCrow in the ground in the area you want to protect, and then turn on the water.
Once you switch the unit on, it is ready to go.
How does it work?
The ScareCrow uses a combination of sudden noise, unexpected movement, and a startling
blast of water to create a memorable and unpleasant experience for the trespasser.
The animal immediately associates this unpleasant experience with the location,
and to avoid similar surprises, learns to avoid the area. If an animal chooses to
return, the ScareCrow will be waiting.
While a human may flee several steps after activating a ScareCrow, animals are typically
affected to a much greater degree. In most cases they run much farther, and stay
away longer. Because the unit only triggers when the animal moves, its behaviour
is difficult for animals to anticipate, making it a very effective deterrent.