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Researchers Developing Automatic AI Deterrent Technology for High-Risk Birds in Produce Fields

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Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team
March 31, 2025

A project funded by the Center for Produce Safety is developing an identification and deterrent system for high-risk birds in produce fields based on sound surveillance and artificial intelligence (AI). The tool would automatically deploy interventions to drive away birds that are more likely to spread foodborne pathogens.


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Immediately Actionable Research Results for the Produce Industry

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Bailee Henderson
December 4, 2024

Recently concluded research funded by the Center for Produce Safety provides practical, immediately actionable insights that industry can integrate into their operations, ranging from sanitation best practices, to Salmonella and E. coli mitigation, to wild bird management, and more.


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Pigeons are one of the most common pest birds at food processing facilities.
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Birds: A Flying, Nesting Risk for Your Facility

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July 3, 2024

There's zero tolerance for birds inside your food processing plant. You want to humanely remove them and then utilize strategies to deter them from ever coming back. IFC can help.


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Researchers Developing Food Safety Risk Assessment for Wild Birds in Agriculture

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Bailee Henderson
December 15, 2022

To help growers mitigate food safety risks posed by wild birds, an ongoing study funded by the Center for Produce Safety is examining the prevalence of different species in agriculture and whether they carry and transmit foodborne pathogens.


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Insect-Eating Wild Birds Pose Low Risk of Pathogen Transfer to Crops

Insect-Eating Wild Birds Pose Low Risk of Pathogen Transfer to Crops

January 13, 2022

A new research paper examines how recent foodborne illness outbreaks have increased pressure on growers to deter wildlife from farms.



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Effective control of birds and pests across the food chain

Effective control of birds and pests across the food chain

Lis Parker
Liz Parker
June 11, 2020

It’s never a good thing when a bird or various pests gets into your place of business, and it’s especially true for food manufacturers, processors, and retailers.


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Don’t Wing It: Bird Control for Food Processing Facilities

On Demand: This webinar will cover why managing bird activity should be a priority for your business, the complexities involved in effective bird control, and proactive strategies to help protect your facility.

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