Welcome to the
Ban the Cannons web site

The Ban the Cannons group is dedicated to stopping noise pollution from blueberry farms in the Fraser Valley of British Columbia, Canada. These farms use exceptionally loud bird scare devices called propane cannons in an attempt to keep birds away from their berry crops.

In 2008 a new group came together in Whatcom County, in Washington State, USA. This group, The Creative Scarecrows, are trying to convince local farmers to use silent birds control methods instead of bombarding their neighbours with non-stop noise. If you want to find out more about this group, please visit the Creative Scarecrow's web page.

Our groups support responsible farm practices and environmentally friendly farms. Blueberry farms can easily meet these objectives by using nets and other silent bird deterrents in areas where farms are located in close proximity to their neighbours.

If you are a victim of propane cannon noise, please explore our website further. Learn more about the impact of noise on your hearing and on your health. Then if you decide that you want a little peace and quiet in your life, or if you are concerned about your health and well being, or if you just feel imposed upon by a noisy disrespectful neighbour, please join our group.

We are a non-profit, law abiding group of people, who are absolutely dedicated to the cause of regaining one of our basic human rights, ie. the right to peace and quiet on our own property.

For more information about our group,
Ban the Cannons
please send us an e-mail at: bancannons@hotmail.com