Bird Spike Cambridge

Bird spikes are a very useful mechanism for bird control. They keep unwanted birds such as pigeons from landing and nesting in areas and on surfaces where they do not belong. Even better, bird spikes keep birds away from a desired area without actually harming the bird. There are many ways to install bird spikes. The method you should use depends on where you want to put the spikes, the material they are to be installed on (such as brick or wood) and the size of the spikes.

Before installation, be sure to take a walk around the property and take note of all locations where unwanted birds are perched. If you have spikes in one or two locations, but other areas are open to pest birds, you will be doing little for bird control. Perch sites are most frequently found on anything that protrudes from a building, including balconies, windows, chimneys and poles.

After you’ve decided where you want to install the bird spikes, survey those areas so that you know how much space is required. A single row of bird spikes typically covers between 6 and 10 feet. If the area is very wide, you may have to install two rows of spikes, leaving a 2 inch gap between the rows. If the area is narrow, most spikes will allow you to cut one side of the spikes off, so that the row of spikes will fit easily on the narrow surface.

Don’t begin to install the spikes if you haven’t cleaned the area. Sweep off all debris, including leaves, dirt and nests. It may be helpful to spray a disinfectant on the area.

Bird spikes are made from a variety of materials, most frequently stainless steel or plastic. The material you use doesn’t matter too much, as long as they are thin enough to not support the bird’s weight. The spikes should also be close together so that the birds will not be able to fit through them.

If you are installing stainless steel or plastic  bird spike on to gutters, you will need to use gutter clips, which are available in most hardware stores. Clip the gutter clip to the spikes, and then clip those to the outer edge of the gutter. If you need to remove the bird spikes from your gutter, you should use a pliers to pinch the top of each clip and the spikes will come off easily. These clips can be used in other areas, such as ledges, where you think you will need to remove the bird spikes from time to time for tasks such as painting and cleaning. If you use clips to attach the spikes, you can still ensure bird control while having the flexibility of moving them. However, clips are much less stable than glue-down bird spikes, so if you do not expect to ever remove the spikes, you should glue the base to the desired surface. Instructions for glue-down methods of bird spike installation follow:

• 1. Apply a thin strip of glue to the base of the spike. You should use a 10 fluid ounce tube of quality glue for every 30 feet of bird control spikes.
• 2. Now apply the base of the spike to the desired surface and press down firmly. Check the back of the glue bottle for instructions on the amount of pressure and time needed to cement the bird spikes.
• 3. Continue steps 1 and 2 until all the problem areas are covered with bird control spikes.

If you are nervous about climbing onto a roof or other high area to install the bird spikes, feel free to call Pestagon Pest Control Cambridge Bird Team now. They will install the spikes call us now 01223 813 888.

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