Heron Protection Kit

Fi-Shock

A heron can decimate the fish population of a pond in a very short period of time. Netting a pond (particularly a large pond) can be impractical and look unsightly. From our own experience plastic decoy herons are not a reliable deterrent - and similarly some other 'trip wire' based heron scarers.

For the past five years we have used an electric fence system on our own pond at the nursery with spectacular results - since installation we have had no loss of fish whatsoever! (prior to this the pond was virtually 'cleared' by a heron and subsequently had to be restocked).

Installation is simply a matter of placing black angled posts into the pond bank as close to the water's edge as possible and closely following the shape of the pond (maximum distance between posts is 6-8ft). To these you attach electric fencing wire and connect up to the energiser. Once installed the 'fence' is barely visible standing approximately 10" high and so does not detract from the visual appearance of the pond. Any heron (or anything else for that matter) which touches the fence will receive a warning shock which is not harmful but sufficient to 'do the job'; similarly this is not harmful to domestic pets or other wildlife (or humans)!

The kit we supply is suitable for ponds up to approximately 60 feet in perimeter.

Requires a mains supply. The energiser is suitable for areas up to approximately 1 acre.

Supplied as a complete kit consisting of 10 fence arms and bases, 250 feet of aluminium wire, line tightners, earth rod and clamp, connection cables, energiser, electric fence warning sign, fence tester and (of course) simple diagrammatic instructions.

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