The Advantages Of Using Anti-Bird Spikes
Don’t you hate it when you hear birds chattering and spot several bird droppings that cause corrosion to your property? Birds may tend to get very unhygienic and disruptive when producing loud calls or even leaving traces of feces, causing inconvenience to nearby residents of the area. This is where anti-bird spikes come in handy.
Anti-bird spikes are one of the few most humane ways to control wild or feral birds from perching. They may be uncomfortable for the birds but never harmful or dangerous. An anti-bird spike is a device that consists of long needle-like rods used for bird control. Anti-bird spikes can be attached to rooftops, air-conditioners, building ledges, railings, or even pipes to prevent birds from perching onto it. The purpose of anti-bird spikes is to obstruct birds’ feet from reaching the flat surface so that birds can’t roost.
Anti-bird Spikes are Harmless yet Effective
One of the many benefits of anti-bird spikes is that they are effective without having to harm the birds. The bird spikes itself are flexible and have dull tips that cause discomfort making their feet unable to land without causing any actual harm or injury. The spikes work by preventing birds from roosting and keep them away.
Easy to Use
You certainly don’t need to be an expert or trained to be able to install the anti-bird spikes. The bird spikes come in long strips up to 60cm or even longer. Any DIYer can pipe down a line of adhesive glue on the strip of bird spike for permanent installation. However, if preferred, the bird spikes can be installed temporarily with the use of screws, tapes, or cable ties.
Durable and Unobstructive
Not to worry about the quality of the bird spikes and if it were to interfere with the look of your property! Our anti-bird spikes are manufactured to be able to withstand exposure to harsh environments and weather conditions. Whether it is rain or shine, the bird spikes can last a long time. They also don’t cause interference with electrical or communication transmissions and ultimately not ruin the look of your property because they are practically invisible! The only noticeable factor of our anti-bird spikes will be the absence of birds.
Where You Can Install It
Our anti-bird spikes come in two different materials that include PVC based bird spikes and stainless-steel based bird spikes. Both the PVC-based and stainless based bird spikes can be installed anywhere on flat surfaces since they are flexible hence able to bend and shape into the desired position. Our anti-bird spikes are suitable to protect railings, gates, fences, air-conditioners, pipes, roofs, signs, statues, and more.
Steps to Easy Installation of the Anti-bird Spikes
- Ensure the area and surface is clean
The surface should be cleaned from any dust, debris, bird droppings of any sort. After cleaning of area/surface ensure that it is thoroughly dry before the installation itself. As bird droppings carry diseases, do work with gloves and necessary protection when dealing with a larger amount.
- Choose the orientation and installation method.
There are numerous ways to install it with such as screws, cable ties, adhesive glue, and even adhesive tape. Adhesive glue can be used to secure the Anti-bird spikes on various surfaces such as concrete, stone, and more. Cable ties are more suitable to be used on railings and pipes. For screws, it is most suitable used for wood surfaces however just ensure the ends are screwed down tightly.
- Installation
Ensure that the workplace is safe by using a ladder or a scaffold. The distance between the wall and the mounting surface should not be more than 50mm to 65mm otherwise, the birds can land and build nests in these spots. If needed, you can install the bird spikes back to back to cover the surface completely. If required to cut it down to smaller pieces, it can simply be done with merely a wire cutter or hacksaw.
Apply a good amount of adhesive glue on the base of the anti-bird spikes and mount it on the surface. Press the plastic firm and secure it in place tightly.
Keen to purchase anti-bird spikes? Head over to STG Industrial’s online store to get your anti-bird spikes and keep your property away from being damaged by birds!
For details of STG bird spikes, please refer to https://www.stgindustrials.com/shop/bird-spikes/
