Sonic Repeller for pigeons, seagulls, woodpeckers starlings and most common birds
Emits recorded bird alarm and predator calls that disperse pest birds
Easy to use -just place in effected area and turn on
A Bird Deterrent with up to 60 day battery life – batteries included
Ideal for keeping birds out of attics and yards
Proven bio-acoustic technology from agriculture and airports
Random timing, bird call order and bird songs to minimize bird familiarity
Automatically turns off at night (with manual override)
Waterproof to NEMA 4
How Shooo! Works
The Shooo! bird scarer is a highly effective bird deterrent solution for keeping unwanted birds away from your garden or yard. It works by playing realistic, pre-recorded bird alarm calls and predator sounds, triggering a natural fear response in birds and encouraging them to leave the area.
Unlike ultrasonic bird scarers—which are ineffective because birds can’t hear ultrasonic frequencies (read more in our blog)—Shooo! uses actual bird communication signals to mimic real threats. Birds instinctively respond to these alarm and predator calls, often alerting others and fleeing the area to avoid danger.
To prevent birds from becoming accustomed to the sounds, Shooo! plays call sequences at random intervals, typically every 7 to 25 minutes. It also shuffles the order and selection of calls, using multiple alarm sounds for each targeted species to maximize unpredictability and effectiveness.
The standard Shooo! model features 48 different bird calls, specifically selected to target the most common garden and yard birds. It is also weather-resistant and waterproof to NEMA 4 standards, making it suitable for outdoor use year-round.
If you’re looking for a reliable, humane, and proven bird scarer, Shooo! offers a smart, sound-based approach to protect your crops, plants, and outdoor spaces from bird damage..
How Bio-Acoustic Bird Deterrence Works
Bio-acoustic bird deterrence is a scientifically backed method used to repel birds by broadcasting natural bird alarm calls and predator sounds. This technique leverages birds’ own communication systems to trigger instinctive fear and flight responses—without causing them harm.
The Science Behind Bio-Acoustics
Birds are highly vocal creatures. They use distinct sounds to warn others of danger or signal a predator nearby. These alarm and distress calls vary by species but carry universal urgency within bird communities. When one bird hears these cues, others react—often fleeing in a coordinated group.
Bio-acoustic bird scarers replicate these natural sounds using high-quality, digitally recorded calls. Devices like the Shooo! Bird Scarer play these calls at varying intervals, volumes, and sequences to prevent birds from becoming accustomed to them—a problem known as habituation.
Proven in Agriculture and Aviation
In commercial agriculture, bio-acoustic bird control has been used for decades. Traditional methods like scarecrows or flashing tape lose effectiveness quickly. In contrast, bio-acoustic deterrents mimic real bird distress and predator attacks, prompting birds to leave the field immediately and avoid returning. Studies have shown significant reductions in bird-related crop damage—up to 80% or more.
Airports around the world rely on bio-acoustic deterrents as they seek to reduce bird strike risks, using speaker arrays to broadcast distress calls of gulls, geese, and pigeons. One aviation study showed a 70% decrease in bird presence in active runway zones after deploying targeted calls.
Shooo! Devices
