The ScareCrow is a motion-activated sprinkler. It surprises intruders such as deer, raccoons, cats and other pests, keeping them out of your garden or yard area. It startles the pest intruders by a sudden burst of water, noise and movement, scaring them away from the area.
One Scarecrow covers 1,200 square feet. For larger areas, link as many ScareCrow motion-activated sprinklers as needed.
The ScareCrow Sprinkler uses 2-3 cups of water per burst and works as long as six months on one nine-volt battery.
The ScareCrow is a motion-activated sprinkler. It surprises intruders such as deer, raccoons, cats and other pests, keeping them out of your garden or yard area. It startles the pest intruders by a sudden burst of water, noise and movement, scaring them away from the area.
One Scarecrow covers 1,200 square feet. For larger areas, link as many ScareCrow motion-activated sprinklers as needed.
The ScareCrow Sprinkler uses 2-3 cups of water per burst and works as long as six months on one nine-volt battery.
Features
Contech Electronics scarecrow motion-activated sprinkler for humane animal deterrence
Scarecrow detects and sprays animals in a 1200-square-foot area day and night
Lightweight plastic shaft; metal sprinkler head
Includes sprinkler mount and motion detector; 9-volt battery not included
2-year limited warranty
measures 17-inch
This very funny video, by gritstoglitz.com shows how the ScareCrow Sprinkler works chasing away pigeons.
Can I adjust the sensitivity of the ScareCrow? Yes, you can adjust the sensitivity with the simple twist of a knob.
Can I hook the ScareCrow up to my in-ground irrigation system? No, the ScareCrow needs line pressure at all times. An irrigation system pipeline only pressurizes when the system is sprinkling your lawn. You can however, set up a separate in-ground irrigation feed system to your ScareCrow that is on all the time. As PVC pipe is not as flexible as a garden hose and therefore less able to absorb the pressure flux of a ScareCrow activation, Contech recommends installing a hammer arrester at the point where the ScareCrow is affixed to the in ground plumbing.
Can I switch the ScareCrow off? Yes. There are two ways to switch off the ScareCrow: either set the sensitivity knob to zero, or shut off the water supply. Please note that if you shut the water off, the unit will still sense and activate, but will not spray water. For a heavy traffic area, turning the sensitivity knob to zero is the best option.
Can the ScareCrow be used in the winter? No. Bring it in when there is risk of freezing. Freezing water may damage the valve in the ScareCrow.
Does the ScareCrow work at night? Yes. The ScareCrow works during the day and at night because it uses an infrared sensor.
How long will the ScareCrow operate before needing a new battery? Results vary from a few weeks to a year depending upon how often people, pets or the wind trigger the unit. The average is between four and six months. The ScareCrow will typically fire approximately 3000 times from a single battery. months. The ScareCrow will typically fire approximately 3000 times from a single battery.
How much water pressure is needed? 30 to 80 P.S.I. If your water pressure is greater than 80 P.S.I., Contech recommends installing a pressure reducer (available at hardware and irrigation supply stores) at the hose bib.
I'm not sure I like the look of the ScareCrow. Can I get it in plain black? Yes, the ScareCrow is delivered with the decals packaged separately – you may choose to apply the 'beak and eyes' design, or leave them off.
