Bird Spider 360

How to Install Bird B Gone Bird Spider 360°

The Bird B Gone® Bird Spider 360° is a versatile, stand-alone physical deterrent designed to scare large birds from landing and roosting on rooftops, air conditioning units, light posts, and boats. The stainless steel "arms" bounce, sway, and spin in the wind, creating a dynamic visual distraction zone that birds avoid. Available in 2', 4', 6', and 8' coverage diameters.

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Important Note: Bird Spiders are designed to deter larger pest birds from landing and settling. Ensure the stainless steel arms have adequate room to spin and move freely with the air without being blocked or suppressed by walls or nearby structures.

Step 1: Clean and Disinfect the Surface

Before installing any bird deterrent, remove all debris, leaves, overhanging branches, and old nesting materials.

• Thoroughly clean and disinfect the area using professional-grade supplies from our Sanitation & Equipment collection (such as a 10% bleach or ammonia solution, or a hospital-grade disinfectant), and allow the surface to dry completely before installation.
• Safety Precaution: Bird droppings and nesting materials can carry infectious diseases. Always wear proper personal protection gear and review safe handling procedures outlined on our Bird Control Safety Guide. Keep units out of reach of children and pets.

Step 2: Choose Your Attachment Method

Every Bird Spider 360° includes a square weather-proof PVC base with pre-drilled holes for screwing or gluing down. Select your mounting method based on your surface:

Pro Tip: If gluing the unit down, the PVC base adapter must always be used. Never glue the bottom of the inner center base unit directly without the PVC base.

Step 3: Positioning and Coverage Guidelines

Proper placement ensures the deterrent zone effectively covers the entire landing area:

• Overhang the Edges: Select the correct spider size (2', 4', 6', or 8') so that the arm "tips" extend several inches beyond the outside edge of the area being protected, with arm tips overhanging the mounting surface by at least 2 inches.
• Height Clearance: Position arm tips so they are no more than 2 to 3 inches above the mounting surface.
• Multiple Units in a Row: If installing more than one Bird Spider 360° in a row, ensure they are spaced 6 to 8 inches apart from arm tip-to-arm tip (measured tip-to-tip, not base-to-base).

Step 4: Specialized Marine & Optional Mounting (Boats & Rails)

For boats, bimini tops, or specialized railing configurations where standard gluing or screwing isn't ideal, use Bird B Gone's optional mounting bases (sold separately):

• Boat Base (MMBSBB2): Attach the Bird Spider base directly to the Boat Base using the supplied screws (do not mount onto the standard PVC base first). The four corner holes allow you to "bungee" or tie down the base to canopy tops or covers for easy seasonal removal.
• Sandbag Base (MMBSBB-SB): Ideal for Bimini tops and larger boat surfaces where permanent holes cannot be drilled. Attach the spider base directly to the weighted sandbag base using its included screws. Note: Always secure the sandbag base with extra ties or bungees to prevent high winds from shifting it.
• Railing Mount (MMRLMNT): Easily secures the unit to boat rails, pole fences, and railings up to 1-7/8" thick, allowing quick removal while cruising.