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Contech CRO101 Scarecrow Motion Activated Sprinkler

Contech CRO101 Scarecrow Motion Activated Sprinkler

  • Contech Electronics scarecrow motion-activated sprinkler for humane animal deterrence
  • Scarecrow detects and sprays animals in a 1000-square-foot area day and night
  • Lightweight plastic shaft; metal sprinkler head
  • Includes sprinkler mount and motion detector; 9-volt battery not included
  • 2-year limited warranty; measures 17-inch

Contech 300000296 scarecrow sprinklerThe Contech Electronics Scarecrow Motion-Activated Sprinkler presents an innovative, humane way to keep pets and wildlife from disturbing your yard and garden without the use of complicated traps or potentially hazardous chemicals. The sprinkler combines a surprise spray of water with unexpected motion and noise to create a safe, effective deterrent to unwanted visitors, helping keep your garden looking its best. .caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica ne

List Price: $ 59.99

Price: $ 59.99

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  1. 758 of 763 people found the following review helpful
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Annoy your neighbors dogs and cats., August 12, 2010
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    Honest Reviewer (CA) –

    This review is from: Contech CRO101 Scarecrow Motion Activated Sprinkler (Lawn & Patio)

    Customer Video Review Length:: 0:21 Mins

    My stupid neighbors dont obey the leash laws, and let their pets roam free. I was constantly having to clean cat and dog mess from my yard. It was so bad that when I would mow my lawn the tires of the lawnmower would be totally covered in brown matter, if you know what I mean. So I figured I would give the scarecrow a try. Works great, I have on video two dogs going into my yard to do their business, then the scarecrow blasts them point blank in the face with water. It was Hilarious, one of the dogs took off, but the other one panicked and ran around the circles not knowing how to get out of my yard through the fence, even though my gate was wide open. The dogs haven’t been in my yard since. I seen cats get blasted with water too. My neighbors are mad though, because their dogs are now messing in their own yard, and everytime they walk in their yard they step in it, very funny. One thing that needs to be improved though is battery life, 9 volt batteries have very little capacity and go dead in less than a month if the unit goes off alot. It would be great if the unit could run on 4 D cells, then the scarecrow could run more than a year on one set of batteries. I bought lithium rechargeables in order to save money, plus they last longer than alkaline 9 volt batteries. Overall great product and alot of fun to watch it work.

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  2. 517 of 527 people found the following review helpful
    4.0 out of 5 stars
    A good, if expensive solution, June 6, 2006
    By 
    Coronet Blue (California) –
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    This review is from: Contech CRO101 Scarecrow Motion Activated Sprinkler (Lawn & Patio)

    Before I bought my house I thought cats went in a litterbox. Well some do, but my yard is apparently more appealing to Leo, my neighbor’s cat, who is old and incontinent.

    If you are reading this you know that none of the sprays, repellants, etc do anything at all and should be removed from the market. But dog-gonnit, the Scarecrow works.

    There are a few minor things you should know, however. First, if you care about the Scarecrow leaking, be sure to assemble the unit with Teflon tape. Second, the Scarecrow is entirely plastic, right down to the spike that you drive into the ground. Not a big deal perhaps, but if your ground is hard you won’t be hammering the Scarecrow into the dirt. Finally, if your yard is good sized you’ll probably need two so crap avoidance has its price.

    –And don’t forget to run your hose in such a way that you can turn the water off before you approach the Scarecrow, because it will spray anything in its path; birds, the mailman, anything. This raises some interesting possibilities if you are plagued by door to door salesmen.

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  3. 544 of 557 people found the following review helpful
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Awesome product **Read this if your problem is Deer!!!!**, May 15, 2008
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    A. Fisher “SC Garden Man” (South Carolina, USA) –
    (REAL NAME)
      

    This review is from: Contech CRO101 Scarecrow Motion Activated Sprinkler (Lawn & Patio)

    First off I would tell anyone that this product truly works. If you have any hesitation, my review along with all the others should be proof enough.

    I purchased the Scarecrow Sprinkler last year after coming back from vacation to find a brand new shade garden I had planted completely decimated by local deer. We have a family of about 8 deer that I try to keep away, but my neighbors have other agendas. They “feed” the deer with corn which attracts them and frustrates me more and more [if Contech invents a neighbor deterrent, please let me know ;) ]

    After mourning the $500+ I lost in plants and shrubs, I decided to take matters into my own hands. I started with “deer-b-gone” or some sort of “organic” deer repellant. It washes away, isn’t cheap, smells bad and flat out doesn’t work.

    I then came across the Scarecrow and decided to give it the old “college try”. Well folks, IT WORKS. No more deer, but uh-oh a flaw. Just like others, you have to remember that the Scarecrow is there or “BAM” YOU WILL GET HIT WITH A BLAST OF WATER. It has gotten me, my kids, my wife, a landscaper, our exterminator and one of our neighbors.

    LADIES and GENTS..I have the solution to this problem!!!!!
    What I realized is that the deer only do their dirty work from dusk to dawn. I thought what if I can get my sprinkler to only work during those hours and shut off during the day. Then I researched to see if there was a water timer that allowed for extended watering times. Say hello to this Orbit timer from Amazon.com Orbit Lawn & Garden Hose Digital Watering Timer And Valve #62001to use in conjunction with the sprinkler. It has completely flexible functions that allow the water to only turn on from say 8 pm to 8 am. It only turns on the water flow to the sprinkler. It will only use the water if the sprinkler motion sensor is set off so no wasted water. At 8 am, the timer turns off the water flow and NO ACCIDENTAL MIDDAY SHOWERS!! Then it kicks back on at 8 pm for another night of protection. These are the times I used but I may need to adjust a bit since I do sometimes make early or late strolls through my garden. You can set to whatever times you need to have it on and off based on your own situation.

    So there you have it. Use this product in conjunction with a flexible timer and you get the benefit of excellent deer/pest protection while avoiding many of the minor flaws mentioned in other reviews.

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