I am having a problem with ducks in my pool. I know it doesn't sound like much of a problem but the amount of Pooh these things produce is incredible.
I have bought some stuff called "no more ducks" which changes the surface tension of the water so the ducks don't like it and clear off. I've not put it in yet as you have to reduce the chlorine level first. Hopefully, this stuff will work and they won't come back. If they do come back, your not supposed to reuse it if the pool is going to be used by people. It also cost $70 a go and so it's not really a long term solution.
So, I would like to find an electronic solution to the problem.
My first idea was some kind of IR detector linked to a noise maker of some type. Maybe incorporate a flash as well (it tends to be night time when they are around).
My second idea is some form of electric shock. I have an electric fence unit that I could put in either end of the pool. I haven't tried it yet as the unit is currently keeping horses secure in our paddock - I should be able to try it tomorrow as the horses are of to a show. The pool is 11mtrs long and is salt water (not enough to taste) so should conduct quite well. My thoughts on this are the ducks will be less conductive than the water and therefore won't feel it. My other thought is, could this be in anyway dangerous to humans.
Any ideas, flames, thoughts, criticisms etc. welcome.
Mike.
I have bought some stuff called "no more ducks" which changes the surface tension of the water so the ducks don't like it and clear off. I've not put it in yet as you have to reduce the chlorine level first. Hopefully, this stuff will work and they won't come back. If they do come back, your not supposed to reuse it if the pool is going to be used by people. It also cost $70 a go and so it's not really a long term solution.
So, I would like to find an electronic solution to the problem.
My first idea was some kind of IR detector linked to a noise maker of some type. Maybe incorporate a flash as well (it tends to be night time when they are around).
My second idea is some form of electric shock. I have an electric fence unit that I could put in either end of the pool. I haven't tried it yet as the unit is currently keeping horses secure in our paddock - I should be able to try it tomorrow as the horses are of to a show. The pool is 11mtrs long and is salt water (not enough to taste) so should conduct quite well. My thoughts on this are the ducks will be less conductive than the water and therefore won't feel it. My other thought is, could this be in anyway dangerous to humans.
Any ideas, flames, thoughts, criticisms etc. welcome.
Mike.