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  • Motion activated sprinkler for humane animal deterrence
  • Detects and sprays animals in a 1000 sq/ft area day and night
  • Repel cats, dogs, foxes, squirrels, rabbits, herons and more
  • Lightweight construction, easy to use, includes 9 V battery
  • 2 year warranty
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Technical Details

Product Dimensions ‎27.6 x 8.8 x 17.8 cm; 859.99 g
Part number ‎300000297
Material type ‎Plastic
Manufacturer ‎Contech Enterprises, Inc
Item model number ‎300000297
ASIN ‎B005MW9VOM

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Date First Available 31 Aug. 2011
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The Contech Electronics ScareCrow Motion-Activated Sprinkler presents an innovative, humane way to keep pets and wildlife from disturbing your 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.

Safe, Humane Deterrent Helps Protect Your Garden
A huge amount of time and energy goes into keeping your garden and outdoors space looking great, so it's only natural that you want to protect your property from damage caused by hungry wildlife or local dogs and cats. But there are many reasons to avoid chemicals, poisons, traps, and hazardous electric fences, for example, if you have children.

Whether you're a dedicated organic vegetable gardener or a parent looking out for the health of the children and pets that play in your garden, you'll appreciate the simple, innovative, and effective water-based concept behind the Scarecrow Motion-Activated Sprinkler. It's also a perfect choice where fences are prohibited and for people who consider wire fences and similar visual barriers unappealing.

When the ScareCrow detects an animal it instantly releases a short but startling burst of water. The sudden spray of water, alongside the movement and noise of the sprinkler is designed to scare the intruding animals away. Animals associate this negative experience with the area and avoid your patch in the future. This means that you can effectively deter cats and other unwanted visitors from your garden, without disturbing pets playing next door.

Versatile and Broad-Reaching for Maximum Effectiveness
The ScareCrow is versatile enough to keep rabbits and other wildlife from snacking on plants and bulbs, to prevent dogs from digging up newly seeded lawns, to keep the cat from using your garden as a litter box, and to scare predators like herons and other birds away from your fish pond. It can also keep foxes at bay to help you protect your small animals and chickens.

The ScareCrow's motion detector is powerful enough to guard an area of up to 1000 square feet of coverage with only a single sprinkler. For added coverage, multiple ScareCrow sprinklers can be linked in series to guard larger spaces.

Efficient Design and Easy Set Up
Setting your ScareCrow sprinkler up is simple and quick, and doesn't require any special tools. In four easy steps it can be up and running. Simply install a standard 9-volt battery, connect the sprinkler to your hose, push the 17-inch stake into ground to secure the unit, and set the adjustable sprinkler arc to cover the area you want protected.

Box Contains

  • Sprinkler head
  • Two piece stake
  • Scarecrow sensor head
  • Instruction manual
  • 9 volt alkaline battery
  • ScareCrow decal stickers set

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Customers find the motion-activated deterrent effective at keeping cats away from backyards and fish ponds, and consider it worth the investment. The device is easy to set up and works well, with one customer noting it's particularly good at protecting gardens from foxes and cats. The build quality receives mixed feedback, with some finding it well-made while others describe it as cheaply constructed, and the spray distance is also mixed, with some reporting it doesn't spray at all. Additionally, customers report leakage issues with the hose connectors.

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192 customers mention ‘Works well’157 positive35 negative

Customers find that the scarecrow works well and is effective immediately, with one customer reporting no problems with herons.

"...It works a treat, is more robust and not even a hint of a leak anywhere. Don't even consider the cheaper version it is false economy!..." Read more

"...Pro's: It works, it actually stops EVERY cat from going anywhere near my front garden, garden size approx 6m x 8m open plan...." Read more

"...Yes really a wild Swiss ferret. Great product and works perfectly. Its been a few weeks now and it continues to do a great job...." Read more

"Works well. Cats off now but, the product did not have the decorative yellow panels as shown in the pic. It's a black stump. Does a decent job...." Read more

168 customers mention ‘Cat deterrent’159 positive9 negative

Customers find the motion-activated deterrent effective at keeping cats away from gardens and lawns, preventing them from defecating in these areas.

"...It was dismantled about 2 weeks ago for the winter and so far still no cat poo. So a great success. It was easy to set up and adjust...." Read more

"...It has improved my quality of life greatly and I will recommend this product to everyone...." Read more

"...No more cats and a side benefit, if anything does, including my family and me, approach it damps my plants very nicely and they are doing well." Read more

"This is the best Fox deterrent,once they know it,s there they keep away,even when it,s not on...." Read more

158 customers mention ‘Value for money’115 positive43 negative

Customers find the scarecrow to be worth the price, with one mentioning it's worth its weight in gold.

"...Great product - every success to Contech! John" Read more

"Excellent product which does exactly what it is purported to do...." Read more

"...The sensors don’t seem to work properly at all. Waste of money." Read more

"Fantastic product...." Read more

79 customers mention ‘Ease of setup’66 positive13 negative

Customers find the scarecrow easy to set up, with one mentioning that changing the battery is simple.

"...It's so easy to set up and if you have any issues the company are wonderful at helping you...." Read more

"...Win! Easy to set up, easy to use and effective...." Read more

"...and water spray to desired effect, but once that's done it is easy to use...." Read more

"...As for the use of the product itself, it's very easy to install and set up, but takes a little trial and error to get the right height/radius..." Read more

34 customers mention ‘Cat population’30 positive4 negative

Customers report that the scarecrow successfully keeps cats away from their gardens.

"...to set the correct it worked and a couple of weeks later still no cats - no crap!!! Wonderful!" Read more

"...weeks and all I can say is it works...100% for me anyway, no sign of any Cat's anywhere at all!..." Read more

"What a marvellous little chap! Straightforward to set up and worked from the get-go...." Read more

"...these days, even if we forget to turn it for a few days the cats don't come back (but leaving it off for a few weeks is pushing our luck)...." Read more

40 customers mention ‘Spray distance’17 positive23 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the spray distance of the deterrent: some report that it waters their plants, while others note that it doesn't shoot water out at all.

"Didn't work. Spat a tiny amount of water out and then just a trickle. Seems to be a hit and miss item judging from the feedback...." Read more

"...It is absolutely perfect for keeping cats away, and gives the garden a little water at the same time!!..." Read more

"...The battery compartment is not waterproof! I would think a water sprinkler, to be used in the garden should have a water proof battery compartment?..." Read more

"...It fires water like a machinegun at anything that crossed the sensor. Sometimes I get caught myself feeding my fish and have to giggle. Haha!!!..." Read more

33 customers mention ‘Leakage’7 positive26 negative

Customers report issues with the scarecrow's hose connectors leaking and poor water pressure, with one customer noting that the pressure blows the hose off the joints too easily.

"...The only draw back is that it leaks a little, but I can live with that, for a stress free garden." Read more

"If you buy this get a roll of PTFE tape. I set mine up and it leaked like a sieve...." Read more

"works fairly well, but the sealants are no match to regular house water output, even if I open the tap to a minimum. it keeps dripping water :..." Read more

"...The back door and cat flap didn't drip of cat pee when opened so no need to clean it or the kitchen floor first thing at 6am every day...." Read more

Best investment I ever made
5 out of 5 stars
Best investment I ever made
Fantastic product. Purchased one of these to protect garden from foxes and cats as I had about 6 foxes running and playing in garden to early hours of morning. They would foul everywhere and leave garden in total mess. I've tried every product available to rid them from garden but always failed. Purchasing the scarecrow was the last resort. I now have a fox and cat free garden. This item totally works but had to purchase a second one to cover all areas of garden and one night I forgot to turn the water back on after using garden and that night garden visited by several foxes. So needs to be on all the time to keep them out. Overall I love this product and it's resolved our fox problems as long as it's turned on. I've tried everything else and this is only item that works.
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  • Dani
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great for safeguarding YOUR cats at night from neighbourhood Toms
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 June 2013
    Verified Purchase
    We love cats and have had many rescue ones over the years. Our garden is very cat friendly with lots of kitty houses, outdoor cat trees and catnip plants. Our kitties enjoy it in the day ( thus stopping their need to wander) but at night when they are locked in the local cats who aren't locked in come and spray all over our garden and even our electronic cat flap and un-neutered cat pee stinks to high heaven. Our cats became stressed at the scent of other cats spraying all over their territory so we needed a humane solution. I saw the Scarecrow used on a USA cat behaviour show to keep out unwanted cats. It's purrfect! We set it when our cats are locked in and sucess! No stinking cat pee all over our garden or catflap/back door or the rest of the garden. Our cats are no longer nervous going out in the morning and weren't smelling round the usual hot spots for pee. The back door and cat flap didn't drip of cat pee when opened so no need to clean it or the kitchen floor first thing at 6am every day. They aren't guarding the house at night either by pacing from window to window so they are much happier. Our 3 cats have litter trays and we even pay for an extra service to get the litter collected by the council once a week and hygenically disposed of. We are responsible owners and for that reason we get on with our garden loving neighbours but sadly other cat owners round here aren't so responsible. For cat owners the Scarecrow is perfect if your cat is locked in at night and you remember to only set it when your own cat is locked in and turn it off before your kitty goes outside in the morning. It is humane as my hubby tested it out when we first set it up and got wet but not hurt. The noise is loud so it will scare off any unwanted cats probably before they get wet as cats can react fast. Wish we'd heard about the Scarecrow a long time ago. It can be very powerful so check it does not overspray into your neighbour's garden but it has a lot of settings to alter the sensitivity of the beam and the strength of the water spray so you can cover as big or little an area as you like. It is battery powered too so not expensive to run. Fully recommend it to safeguard your locked in kitties at night.
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  • Pykester1
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic device.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 January 2015
    Verified Purchase
    This item has systematically eradicated cat mess from my front lawn. I was at the end of my tether. Since my neighbour decided to acquire three cats I have been taking at least one, sometimes two poos off the lawn every day. It was driving me mad. Before I bought the item I was concerned about how adjustable the unit would be as my front lawn is an odd shape and a public pavement runs close to it and I didn't want it going off every time someone walked past. My fears were unjustified, however as the range adjustment for the PIR is quite accurate which allows the area of activation to be controlled to whatever distance you need (up to a limit) and the water jet wetting area is accurately adjustable too. Since installing this item I have not had to remove any mess at all from the area of coverage.
    I would say though, that the reason why I did not give it five stars is that the unit itself is manufactured in China and does not feel particularly sturdy or durable, neither does the build quality feel like it should demand such a high price tag. It also feels like it needs to be handled with care or it will break. In fact I have already suffered a failure of the hose connector fitting which has split, from me disconnecting the hose a few times. Easy to replace but disappointing all the same.
    That said, if you are pulling your hair out in utter desperation like I was, I thoroughly recommend buying this item; it definitely works. Its also great fun to watch if your lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a cat getting soaked just as its contemplating leaving you its daily parcel.
    Edit: Beware of leaving unit out and pressurised in below zero conditions. My stake assembly pipe has split right up the middle and I am having difficulty finding any one that sells spare parts.
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  • Ramblings of a mad man?
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely bit of kit and no more poo
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 December 2012
    Verified Purchase
    I bought this product to combat a combination of issues. First I had a fox fouling my back garden, then as that happened more frequently the neighbourhood cats assumed my back garden was a public toilet for all animals to use. I grew sick of picking up the mess on a daily basis and decided to try the water scarecrow

    I saw some of the youtube videos which showed it to be quite effective, I'd read the reviews on here a mix of positive and negative and thought for £50 ish I'd risk it. If it was rubbish choice it's my loss, if it failed as a product I'd return it at no loss.

    Got it unpacked it and was impressed by easy install (literally screwing some pipe bits together and plug in the battery)
    Plumbed in the hose pipe and no leaks on the scarecrow and that was using their parts (I wonder if the newer units have better fittings?)
    Setting the detection area and spray is a cold and wet job but expected if you wanna get the right coverage and spray (I had to break out the wellies and waterproof coat), took me about 10mins to get it exactly how I wanted it but I have a small garden

    It's been in over a week and no more cat/fox mess and it works a treat, I am actually very impressed with it. I still venture into the detection area just to trigger it for a little chuckle

    A tip: if you have a small garden and want to stop spraying over the fence onto the neighbours property don't use the long pipe that connects the ground stake/hose inlet into the sensor body. Connect the ground stake direct to sensor body, it also makes detection at ground level more effective so you pick up smaller animals like cats
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