The Use and Value of Bird Net: A Win-Win Scheme for Protecting Crops and Ecology

In the field of agricultural production and ecological protection, the activities of birds are not only an important part of the natural environment, but also may have a certain impact on human production activities. Especially in the process of crop planting, birds peck at fruits, seeds or seedlings, which often brings serious economic losses to farmers. In order to effectively deal with this problem, anti-bird net has gradually become a widely adopted solution.

Installation Mode of Bird-Proof Net

The installation of paukščių tinklas needs to be planned reasonably according to the characteristics of the scene and crops to ensure its effective function. The following are common installation methods:

1. Orchard protection

Single-plant mulching method: the net is directly covered on a single fruit tree and fixed with a fixing clip or rope, which is suitable for small orchards or retail farmers.

Integral covering method: build a bracket or frame to cover the whole orchard with paukščių tinklas, which is suitable for large-scale orchard.

2. Aquaculture protection

Covering above: Set up a grid structure above the fish pond to ensure that the net keeps a certain distance from the water surface to prevent birds from preying.

Perimeter enclosure: Set up a vertical net around the fish pond to prevent birds from invading from the side.

3. Farmland protection

Set up a bracket at the edge of the farmland, and pull up the paukščių tinklas to cover the whole area to ensure that birds cannot easily enter.

4. Building protection

Fix the paukščių tinklas at the window, balcony or vent of the building to prevent birds from entering the room or nesting.

Limitations and Challenges of Bird-Proof Nets

Although the paukščių tinklas has many advantages, there are still some limitations in practical application:

1. High initial cost

In particular, the overall coverage of large orchards or farmland requires a large capital investment.

2. Maintenance requirements

After long-term exposure to sunlight and wind and rain, the paukščių tinklas may be aged or damaged, which needs regular inspection and maintenance.

3. Potential impact on bird activities

Although the paukščių tinklas has no direct harm to birds, it may change their foraging path, thus affecting the ecological balance.

4. Not suitable for all scenarios

For example, when used in high mountains or bad weather areas, the fixation and stability of the net may become a problem.

The Economic Benefits of Bird Net

Take the orchard as an example, the loss rate of some high-value fruits (such as cherries and grapes) may reach 20%-30% due to bird activities. By installing paukščių tinklas, this loss can be reduced to less than 5%. Although the initial investment is high, in the long run, the benefits it brings are significantly higher than the costs.

The following is an example of calculating the economic benefits of installing a paukščių tinklas:

Suppose the area of a cherry orchard is 5 mu, the estimated annual output value is 100,000 yuan, and the loss caused by birds is about 25% (25,000 yuan). The cost of installing paukščių tinklas is 10,000 yuan, and the annual maintenance cost is 2,000 yuan. According to the service life of 5 years, the installation of paukščių tinklas can reduce the loss of 20 thousand yuan per year, and the income is remarkable.

Future Development Trend of Bird Prevention Netting

With the progress of agricultural science and technology, the technology of paukščių tinklas is also improving. Here are some possible directions:

Intelligent bird prevention system: combining sensors and monitoring equipment to realize real-time monitoring and dynamic protection of bird activities.

Research and development of new materials: develop more durable, environmentally friendly and low-cost paukščių tinklas materials to meet the needs of different scenes.

Multifunctional design: a comprehensive protective net with functions of insect prevention, wind prevention and sun protection will become the future trend.

Eco-friendly design: develop a more bird-friendly mesh structure to reduce interference with its natural activities.