What are Motion Detector Sprinklers?
Motion detector sprinklers drive away deer, cats, rodents, squirrels, skunks and other animals from yards, gardens, plants or ponds. This is because a motion detector sprinkler has a sensor mechanism that is activated by a sudden unexpected noise or movement and triggers water to be sprayed within a defined area. This scares or deters the animals from loitering in the area. Humans would react in the same manner, except that their instinct or curiosity will urge them to find out what caused that situation, while animals would just run as far away as possible for fear of their lives.
With a motion detector sprinkler, there is a round-the-clock warding-off of animals even without human intervention. The mere act of the water spraying vigorously sends the message, “Leave the area now” loud and clear to intruding creatures.
Setting up a Motion Detector Sprinkler
1. Install the motion detector sprinkler in an area that you want to be secured, but within the 105-degree detection area of the sprinkler. Keep the motion detector sprinkler at a safe distance from any object whose movement might activate the sensor. 2. Begin at the lowest setting of the motion detector sprinkler’s sensitivity button just enough to entrap the target animal.
3. Make the necessary adjustments to the motion detector sprinkler in order to cover the whole area that you want to be safeguarded.
Features of a Motion Detector Sprinkler
1. A motion detector sprinkler is a water-based apparatus; it does not make use of chemicals, objectionable barriers, or shock that may be harmful to animals because the goal of this sprinkler is just to drive them away.
2. A motion detector sprinkler has an infrared detector that when set, activates its spraying when it detects any motion.
3. A motion detector sprinkler operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on a 9-volt battery that can last up to six months, or the equivalent of around 3000 spray activations.
4. A motion detector sprinkler functions as a temporary water barrier in areas where fences are not permitted.
5. A motion detector sprinkler uses two to three cups of water per spray activation, making it cost-efficient; it is also suitable for neighborhoods with limited lawn-watering practices.
6. A motion detector sprinkler has a provision for expanding water coverage.