Video Series: Laser Scarecrows to Deter Birds in Sweet Corn
Julie Kikkert, Team Leader, Extension Vegetable Specialist
Cornell Vegetable Program
Laser scarecrows are a tool to aid in the management of birds in agricultural crops. If you are considering the use of a laser scarecrow on your farm, this 7-part series integrates a grower perspective with background and tips from research conducted by Cornell Cooperative Extension.
A written fact sheet from this project Laser Scarecrows to Deter Birds in Sweet Corn and Other High-Value Agricultural Crops is also available.
Research support was provided by The New York Farm Viability Institute Project FVI 20 048 and USDA AMS Specialty Crop Multi-State Program Award AM190200XXXXG001. Funding for this project was made possible by a grant/cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agriculture Marketing Service. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA.
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Upcoming Events
Allegany-Steuben Summer Vegetable Meeting, 2025
August 19, 2025
Wellsville, NY
Field walk featuring crop protection best practices, skill practice, and farmer-to-farmer discussions. Vine crop fruit diseases and insect management, tomato foliar diseases including late blight, and cole crops will be special focuses.
2.0 DEC credits available in 1a, 10 and 23.
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September 4, 2025
Dansville, NY
Join us for a brief, on-farm meeting including insect pest updates and viewing of the chipping potato variety trial. 1.0 DEC credits in categories 10, 1a, and 23 will be offered. Dinner follows!