Laser Guard - High-performance anti-heron system - Velda

The Laser Guard watches over your pond during the day and reacts as soon as a heron approaches. Its motion sensor triggers a 60-second programme: light flashes, green lasers, then sound if you wish. The programme varies to limit habituation.

A heron that has fished successfully comes back. It is best to install it from the very first visit, in spring as well as in autumn and winter.

The Laser Guard in action

Why buy it from Foudebassin

• Over 12 years of experience: we have been selling the Laser Guard for more than 12 years.
• 1 extra year of warranty: 3 years in total, i.e. 2 years from the manufacturer + 1 year offered by Foudebassin.
• Spare parts in stock in case of a problem, plus advice from our pond experts.

What it does, and its limits

Keeping it effective

1. Place it where the heron lands, usually the shallowest bank, and point it towards that spot.
2. Clear the detection zone: trim branches and tall plants that move in the wind.
3. Move it or change its direction from time to time, so the heron does not get used to the same scenario.
4. Install it from the very first visit: a heron that has fished successfully comes back.
5. Add a barrier along the edge if the heron comes early in the morning or is already used to your pond.

Area covered

Complete protection: laser + barrier

The Laser Guard scares herons away during the day. A barrier along the edge stops the heron from getting into the water, even at dawn. Together, they cover each other's weak points.

Installation

1. Assemble the tube and push it 25 cm into the ground, vertically, at the edge of the pond.
2. Point the front towards where the heron arrives.
3. Clear branches and moving plants from the detection zone.
4. Plug the transformer in at a dry location, protected by a 30 mA residual-current device.
5. Choose ON, or MUTE to turn off the sound.

It switches off automatically at nightfall and back on at dawn. Do not point it at people and let your neighbours know, especially children. It also scares off cats and other animals that come close.

Specifications: range about 12 m, angle 100°, 7.2 W, IP44, 5 m cable, input 220-240 V, output 24 V DC.