Laser Scarecrows in Sweet Corn Session at the 2021 Empire State Producers Expo
Julie Kikkert, Team Leader, Extension Vegetable Specialist
Cornell Vegetable Program
From the 2021 Empire State Producers Expo, a recording of Laser Scarecrows to Deter Birds in Sweet Corn. Featured speakers are Dr. Rebecca Brown, University of Rhode Island, Jeremy Perkins, Bird Control Group, and Nick Stanton, Stanton's Feura Farm. Chuck Bornt from Cornell Cooperative Extension moderates the session. The presentation by Dr. Ali Nafchi has been edited out at his request.
Video Transcript: Bird Control in Sweet Corn with Laser Scarecrows (pdf; 193KB)
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