Abstract: In accordance with the present invention there is provided an elongated deterrent strip for mounting to an inanimate object to discourage birds and other pests from resting on that object. The strip comprises a base of electrically non-conductive material. The strip in lateral cross-section has peripheral edges normally lying in a plane and a raised concave center portion. The base has spaced notches along each edge to provide flexibility to the base, whereby the base may be bent both out of the plane and within the plane. The strip further comprises two electrically conductive wires secured to and extending along the upper surface of the base, over the notches. The wires are spaced so that pest's feet will contact both wires when perched on the base. The wires are connectable to an energy source so that the bird or other pest's feet will short the wires when it is perched on the strip, giving a mild shock to the pest to discourage it from continuing its perch on the strip.

Abstract: There is provided a new and useful water sprinkler unit for use as a toy in connection with a water source in which the unit is constructed so as to be within a single housing. The unit comprises a water inlet, a water sprinkler head and a fluid conduit between the water inlet and the water sprinkler head. There is also provided a power supply, motion-detection apparatus with up to 360 degrees visibility and a valve between the water inlet and the water sprinkler head. Circuits are provided to control the valve wherein the circuits open the valve for a pre-determined or variable period of time in response to movement detected by the motion-detection apparatus.