Scarecow Motion Activated Sprinkler Startles Away Garden Pests.

... Although it's lightweight, there's nothing hollow, chinchy, or frail about it. Scarecrow sprinkler is built to provide reliable garden protection, long term. There's really no doubt as to the product's integrity, now solidly established in the gardening marketplace for a decade. Rather the question is if this product right for your requirements ? There is another option, but for now, read on.

Coverage: Scarecrow automatic sprinkler can accurately detect and  direct water within an area of 40 feet wide x 30 feet deep at unwanted animals such as dogs, cats racoons, geese and such.Scarecrow automatic sprinkler is fully adjustable for sensitivity and distance and can be inserted in the ground using the included sturdy ground stake. Remember, Scarecrow will also soak you, or anyone else within it's field of view (children love playing in it). Alternately, there's a waterless, highly effective, proven product just as capable as Scarecrow: Deer Chaser.

Expensive ? Yes, but you're buying the best and I tell you it's very unusual to encounter malfunctions or problems with this product. Contech have this product pretty much perfected to function exactly as it should for thousands of activations. Need to protect a larger area? Purchase 2 or more Scarecrow and receive a discount  of $5.00 per Scarecrow automated sprinkler; just select the "discount" option at the shopping cart.

Inexpensive to operate Scarecrow takes just a single 9 volt battery and that will power the device for about six months. Easy on water it will expend only two to three cups per activation and that will, of course, be saving you perhaps hundreds of dollars spent on destroyed plants, flowers , shrubs and trees otherwise chewed bare by foraging deer.

No run of the mill, garden variety (excuse the pun) sprinkler!  This garden sentry uses passive infrared technology to "see" objects and will detect animals ranging from deer to squirrels by detecting temperature differences between animals and vegetation, then notices changes when movement occurs. The unit incorporates "smart electronics" to compensate for false activations most noticeable during windy conditions. Scarecrow uses short bursts of water, and pauses between activations to startle and confound animals.

Objectivity is key, so rather than test the product myself, I handed it to my neighbor who has a chronic problem with deer ravaging his flowers and plants. In short order Scarecrow was operational and ready to fend off deer. Result...throughout the spring and summer deer were kept at bay, flowers, shrubs and plants thriving for the first time in years. !

The manufacturer, Contech Electronics, provides a 2 year warranty. These folks are highly customer oriented, so should you have questions or problems they'll quickly resolve things to your satisfaction. I've been dealing with Contech for five years and have experienced their superb customer service many times in caring for my customers. Scarecrow comes with a comprehensive user's guide written in English, French and Spanish.

Just hook up to your garden hose, plug in the battery and point it over the area to be protected. It's that easy. Black and green components.  Scarecrow is constructed from lightweight durable ABS and glass-reinforced nylon  components. *The head can be detached from the stake to enable mounting to a wall, fence or post using an OPTIONAL mounting bracket .

Decals
Beak and eye decals are included with each scarecrow to brighten up the Scarecrow and give it personality. Avoid applying if using near bird feeders which attract small birds. While the Scarecrow's water will effectively repel an unwanted cat, the visual effect of the eyes may inadvertently scare the birds away.

Just hook up to your garden hose, plug in the battery and point it over the area to be protected. It's that easy.