Information of the project
Bird infestation : a persistent problem
Socamaine is a central purchasing office, responsible for the purchasing and logistics of food and non-food products for the 40 E.Leclerc shops and 52 drives, a major player in the mass retail sector. One of the company’s logistics building, with a total area of around 37,000 m² and made up of 7 sections, was severely affected by the presence of over a thousand seagulls, especially during the nesting period from March to August. The seagulls used the 4 main sections, representing approximately 20,000 m², for nesting. This caused significant problems: massive droppings on cars parked below and extremely long and tedious cleaning and maintenance operations on the roof, lasting from a day to a month. These problems also affected the production of the solar panels and the maintenance of the pipework.
An innovative and autonomous solution for bird issues
In May 2022, they decided to install the LazerTrac® LZT500 autonomous repeller to solve these problems. The laser was programmed to operate continuously during the day, with a three-minute interval between each path. The volume of the unit was adjusted to minimise noise disturbance to the neighbourhood. This innovative solution allows large areas to be scanned autonomously, keeping seagulls away from the building.
Optimal effectiveness
Since the implementation of the LazerTrac® LZT500 laser deterrent, there have been no seagulls on the roof. This solution has significantly reduced the time and effort required for cleaning and maintenance. Socamaine is very pleased with the results and would recommend the LazerTrac® LZT500 system to any company facing similar bird problems.
We no longer have any seagulls on the roof, we are very satisfied with the LazerTrac® 500 laser scarecrow and we recommend this solution. Mr Guyon– Socamaine
