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The French company, founded in 2015 and located in Brittany, develops and markets pest control products. Its innovative products are used to protect cereal crops and livestock farm.

The firm proposes products which are designed for professional use and that meet the needs of the agricultural sector. It is able to offer visual, acoustic, olfactory bird control products. Bird scarer kites, balloons and tapes can be used in addition to acoustic deterrents. Other type of products for other species of pests (particularly big games as wild boars or deers) is being developed.

Currently, the SME offers several repellent devices which protect up to 2, 3 and 4 hectares. These devices prevent bird damage to crops and their repelling effect is efficient on several species: crows, pigeons, starlings, seagulls, etc. All the products are patented.

The acoustic bird repeller emits distress calls and predator calls in order to create a stressful environment for any pest bird. It comes with a 3-week life battery, in normal use. The battery is charged using an electric battery charger.

In addition, the latest development of the company is a compact version which works only on main supplies. It is adapted to storage facilities, farm yards, poultry farms… Designed for outdoor and indoor use, the device is fully programmable.

The French firm would like to expand its business abroad and is now looking for commercial partners for distribution services agreements.

Advantages & innovations

Unlike the other bird repellers currently in the market, the products limit significantly the habituation. Indeed, these devices emit more than 50 distinct scaring signals that keep pest birds away. The sounds are natural bird calls, signals indicating physiological discomfort and distress cries. They are very effective against corvids, starlings, pigeons, etc. Moreover these products give many advantages, which are: • Easy-to-use and easy-to-install • Water-resistant casing and integrated folding stand • Environment-friendly: - Noise disturbance controlled - Harmless for users and animals • Usable in all weather conditions

Stage of development

FRANCE

Partner sought

The company is looking for distributors/resellers of agricultural and farm equipment already well rooted on their home market. Their role will be to promote and sell the acoustic bird repeller range to the farmers and manufacturers in their own country. The SME is looking for distributors abroad under distribution services agreement.