All you wanted to know about Bird Spikes

Bird Spikes are considered to be one of the most effective types of bird deterrent. They are also one of the most affordable means of controlling pigeons, crows, sea gulls, and other pest birds. If you have never used bird spikes, and want to know what exactly are these, read on to get some useful information.

Bird spikes are anti-roosting spikes that consist of long, needle-shaped spikes. The spikes are not sharp and do not cause any harm to the birds. They simply create uncomfortable landing area for the birds-making them move to more hospitable site.

Bird spikes are usually one foot or two foot in length. The width of the bird spikes is anywhere between 3’’ and 8’’. The width of the pest bird spikes is determined by the area that needs to be covered. The more is the width of the bird spikes, the larger is the surface area covered by them and ultimately the better is the protection offered by these devices.

The spikes can be made entirely of plastic or they can feature plastic base with stainless steel spikes. Bird spikes that are made of high grade stainless steel are durable and long lasting. They can last for almost 10 years whether installed on a building roof or at the agricultural farm land. Good quality bird spikes are manufactured with UV protectors to ensure that they do not get damaged when exposed to sun and rain.

Bird spikes are quite easy to install. You just need to screw them down on building ledges, light posts, parapet walls, and other areas of your building to keep pest birds away.