Introduction
Bird spikes are a very important for controlling birds. They help keep away birds that we don’t want that put up nests on places we don’t want them to. The advantage of bird spikes is that, they don’t harm the birds, but just keep them away. There are different methods of installing bird spikes. Each method depends on the where you want to install the spikes. It also depends on the kind of the material you want to use and what size of spike you have to install.
How to install them
You need to plan before installing the bird spikes. These include going round the house or whatever structure you want to install. Planning will help you identify those areas that are potential for bird to perch. These areas include windows, poles, chimneys, and vent. There is no need of installing bird spike where birds have shown sign of perching leaving all the other areas.
After you have determined what area need to be spiked, know the size or the length of the space that need to fit with bird spikes. A row of any bird spike may fit between 5 to 10 feet of a given space. From this you can decide how many bird spikes you have to buy. You need to consider the width of the space. Some of the spaces are narrow than a standard bird spike.
Before installing, you need to clean the space especially those area that bird had already perched their nest. The bird spikes might stop the birds from perching nest, but the dirt inside those spaces might attract rodents. It is also advisable to disinfect the whole space.
Will they fit?
Bird spikes come in different materials, which include plastic or stainless steel spikes. The type of material does not matter that much, it is their size that matter. The question you should ask yourself while buying the bird spikes is that, will they fit? The other concern is how close are the spikes? Can they keep off even the smallest of the birds?
Spikes that are installed on the gutters need clips called gutter clips, which you can find in any hardware. It is simple to install spikes on the gutter. First, the gutter clips should be clipped on the spikes then clipped on the gutter. You will need pliers to remove the spikes from the gutter. You should go for glue-down spikes rather than gutter clips because they are stable and permanent.
Tips and comments
If you are certain on how to install the bird spikes, you should hire someone to do it for you. We have spaces that if you are not careful, you might end up damaging the roof. You need to get a professional who has the experience to fit the bird spikes for you. Some local stores offer to install the bird spikes for free if your purchase reaches certain amount. Some also offer free delivery service. You should take advantage of such stores and buy your bird spike from them to install. In the end you will end up saving.
