A rugged, long-range handheld laser for golf courses, airports, parks, marinas and farms. Aim, press, and the birds leave, with no noise, no pyrotechnics and no harm to the birds.
Handheld & Handheld 500
Birds see the approaching laser spot as a physical threat and fly off in search of safer ground. Unlike sirens, bangers or decoys, they don't get used to it, and with regular use they start treating the area as unsafe and stop coming back. Bird Control Group spent years refining the optics to keep the spot sharp and visible over long distances.
Anywhere staff are already making rounds, the handheld turns a few minutes at dawn and dusk into lasting bird control.
Clear geese from greens, fairways and ponds before the first tee time. Watch it on a golf course →
Disperse gulls and flocks from a central point without crossing the runway.
Keep swim beaches and picnic areas clean, including birds sitting on the water.
Move gulls and cormorants off docks, slips and moored boats.
Protect walkways, helidecks and equipment from nesting gulls and droppings.
Spot-treat stragglers and new hot spots alongside your AVIX Autonomic units.
Results from Bird Control Group handheld customers. Click any one to read the full case study.
Several days after using the Agrilaser Handheld we went from literally thousands of geese to the occasional 10 to 15 geese. I’m proud to say we’ve been 99% successful.
Dean Hall, SuperintendentGrand Canyon University Golf Course · Phoenix, Arizona · Read the case study (PDF)
Needwood Golf Course had 500–600 geese and two staff spending 2–3 hours a day cleaning up. Now one person spends a few minutes each morning.
Airport · LondonLondon City Airport also cut pyrotechnic costs by 40% and shotgun cartridges by 20% in its first year.
Offshore platform · North SeaMaersk Oil cleared hundreds of nesting gulls from a production vessel’s helideck after ultrasonic deterrents failed.
State parks · Washington“I have found that the birds are not getting used to the green laser spot, as they do with many other types of bird repelling options.”
Autonomous optionThe AVIX Autonomic covers fields, roofs and ponds 24/7 on its own. See how it works →
Get startedTell us about your site and we’ll recommend the Handheld, the Handheld 500 or an Autonomic setup.
| Models | Handheld and Handheld 500 (higher output) |
|---|---|
| Laser color | Green |
| Laser source life | 5,000 hours |
| Power | 2 × RCR123A lithium-ion batteries (laser), 1 × CR2032 (sight) |
| Power consumption | 6 W (7.4 VDC) |
| Size | 16.8 × 3.0 × 3.3 in (427 × 76 × 83 mm) |
| Weight | 31 oz (880 g) |
| Operating temperature | 14 °F to 95 °F (-10 °C to 35 °C) |
| Safety | Key-lock switch, red-dot sight for aiming |
What golf, airport and facility teams ask us most.
The handheld is ideal when someone is already on patrol, such as golf course staff at dawn, airfield wildlife teams or park rangers, or when birds gather in spots that move around. The AVIX Autonomic is better when you want an area protected all day without staff time. Many sites use both: the Autonomic covers the main area, and the handheld handles stragglers and new hot spots.
Yes, when it's used as trained. It has a key-lock switch to prevent unauthorized use and a red-dot sight so you can aim accurately before switching the laser on. Operators should never aim it at people, vehicles or aircraft. We walk your team through safe, effective use when you get your unit.
Birds react most strongly to the green laser spot in low light, at dawn, at dusk and on overcast days, which is also when geese and gulls tend to gather. Very bright sunlight reduces its effect, so customers typically make their rounds early in the morning and in the evening.
Both have the same rugged body and controls. The Handheld 500 has a higher laser output, which gives a more visible spot in brighter conditions, over longer distances and against dark, light-absorbing surfaces. We'll recommend the right model for your site.
No. Birds see the approaching laser spot as a physical threat and leave. With consistent use, they start treating the area as unsafe and stop coming back, unlike noise makers or decoys they learn to ignore.
Two RCR123A lithium-ion batteries power the laser, and a CR2032 coin cell powers the sight. It weighs about 31 oz (880 g).
Tell us what birds you’re dealing with and where, and we’ll recommend the right model and get your team set up to use it safely.
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