A humane and innovative Scarecrow Sprinkler deters destructive behavior of local wildlife and pets in all outside areas, such as a vegetable patch, flowerbed, or fishpond.

A great amount of energy and time can go into maintaining a backyard, so it is natural to want to keep pests at bay, and to stop all signs of destruction - such as a cat or dog digging, or deer or rabbit foraging for a snack.

A Scarecrow Motion-Activated Sprinkler, manufactured by Contech Inc. features a sensor able to detect movement and heat of small and larger garden pests. A deer, raccoon, fox to a dog or cat can all be detected with ease. It is designed to activate as an animal approaches, and triggers a burst of water in their general direction. A quick burst of activity is often enough to deter an unwanted guest.

Features to a scarecrow sprinkler include day or nighttime operation, no extra barriers on show, eliminates all need to use a dangerous or harsh chemical or crude looking traps. Water usage is low, with each 3-second blast squirting 2 - 3-cups of water. In addition, power wise, a single 9-volt batteries will operate these system, often last up to 6 months.

If overrun will multiple species of pests, it’s a possibility to install several motion sprinklers in close proximity to result in a truly effective water shield. Perfect for those backyards which attract constant attention, as well as a larger garden set-up. A lightweight tool to install, with a shaft of a rugged plastic material, and sprinkler head in a metal build.

Contech Inc. produce a series of outdoor related accessories, such as SlugsAway, Wasp Trap, CatStop, SquirrelStop, Outdoor Fly Trap, Window Fly Trap, Panty Moth Trap, and Fruit Fly Trap.

All in all, a scarecrow motion activated sprinkler offers a cost-effective and quick tool for scaring off foxes, dogs, cats, or such animals that often frequent a backyard, resulting in destructive behavior.

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