Bird Spikes for the Home
Birds, especially migratory pest birds, will invade your home in no time. One day your yard will be quiet and still, and the next day you will see and hear all the birds' activities. What you might not notice right away are the droppings, which start to accumulate rather quickly. Bird deterrents will be needed, and it is always best to install them during the quiet and still times so that it stays that way.
Why Install Deterrents
You might be thinking, "Why install bird deterrents? I like to hear the birds in the morning." What you might not realize is that a lot of pest birds roost communally, meaning there are not just a couple of birds outside your window singing a wake-up song—there could be hundreds in your trees, on your roof, and up in your eaves. Communal roosting translates to communal droppings. Hefty amounts of bird droppings from roosting birds on home structures and properties can be quite unsightly, destructive, and unhealthy. Pest birds and their droppings carry a wide range of diseases—at least 60 known diseases, including upper respiratory conditions like histoplasmosis, a potentially fatal lung disease. The West Nile virus can also be transmitted by fleas and mites transported by pest birds. Furthermore, birds host arthropod parasites such as bed bugs, and when they live in close association with people, they introduce these biting bugs into the home.
Bird droppings are also very acidic and will corrode surrounding structures. Roofs have been known to cave in from the accumulation and caustic nature of droppings. Millions of dollars are spent each year repairing structures wrecked by pest birds and their waste. Keeping your home free of pest bird invasions through the easy installation of bird spikes should be a priority—one that keeps your family and property safe. Bird spikes also keep pest birds from harm, making it an important, humane method of bird control. Prevention is a small cost that prevents a huge bird problem.
Where to Install Bird Spikes
Bird spikes are a simple bird control method that prevents birds from landing and roosting. Pigeons, seagulls, and other large pest birds will not land and roost where spikes are present. The spikes come in different splay widths from 3 to 8 inches, depending on the ledge size or area that needs protection. Sold in sections, they can be configured to accommodate any length of space and are UV-protected to withstand extreme weather conditions.
Polycarbonate bird spikes are made of heavy-duty plastic, come in a variety of colors to match your home's exterior, and are virtually invisible once installed. They can be applied to ledges, eaves, windowsills, light posts, and rooflines. Stainless steel bird spikes work the same way and can be mounted by screwing, tying, or gluing them down on AC units, canopies, and fence lines. The uneven surface created by the spikes causes pest birds to simply fly on by. No harm is done to the nuisance birds; it merely creates an uncomfortable environment that encourages them to find another location to land, roost, and nest.
If you need help selecting the right bird spikes for your property, contact Bird B Gone at 800-392-6915 or email us at nobirds@birdbgone.com.