NIGHT GUARDING WITH LIGHT AND FIRE DETERRENTS Elephants are well known to raid farms during the night. To ease guarding at night, lights and fire deterrent methods are seen to be most effective to chase elephants away from farms and bomas.
elephant alarm kit yourself with an elephant alarm kit can TIP Equipping increase effectiveness in deterring elephants. A cell phone to send an SMS to the community on the ground
High-powered flash light/ spotlight
Elephants are intelligent and will manage to enter farms without emmiting any noise. Work with your neighbours to chase elephants way before they enter your farm/compound. Light and fire deterrents, together with noise, have been traditionally used to chase elephants away. Researchers have found that elephants are more alarmed by flashing lights than barking dogs. See Trip Alarms and Noise Deterrents documents for more
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Readymade chilli crackers prepared before night guarding.
An airhorn/vuvuzela, or any item that will produce loud sounds when used. It is best not to solely depend on light & fire to protect your crops and homes. Use alongside with other farm protection barriers and deterrent methods.
Safety tip: Always consider which deterrent method you choose to use, so as not to put others in danger. Read more on: Using Fireworks to Save Elephants.