Learn How to Install Bird Spikes Properly

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Learn How to Install Bird Spikes Properly

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Bird B Gone in Articles

How to Install Bird Spikes Properly: A Pro Guide

In this blog, our bird control experts guide you on how to install bird spikes properly and efficiently. Bird Spikes are used to prevent large birds—such as pigeons, gulls, and crows—from landing on flat or curved surfaces.

Why Proper Installation Matters

Bird spikes do not harm birds; they simply create an uneven surface that makes landing impossible. Installing bird spikes is an effective, humane, and economical solution for discouraging perching. Bird-B-Gone Bird Spikes are proudly made in the USA and carry industry-leading guarantees.

Ideal Applications for Bird Spikes

  • Signs & light posts
  • Window sills & ledges
  • Roof lines & parapet walls
  • I-beams & eaves

Bird-B-Gone Spikes feature flexible bases, allowing for easy installation on both flat and curved surfaces. They come in 2-foot sections and can be glued, screwed, or tied down to most surfaces. The spike strips include pre-drilled holes along the base for quick mounting.

Important Pre-Installation Tip: Ensure spikes are the right product for your situation. If birds are actively nesting in an area, you should use a physical exclusion deterrent, such as Bird Netting or Bird Slope. Additionally, bird spikes are most effective for starlings, pigeons, and gulls; smaller birds like sparrows may sometimes squeeze between the spikes.

Bird Spike Installation Best Practices

1. Clean the Surface

Clean the area of any bird droppings, nesting materials, and debris. Bird droppings can carry diseases, so always wear gloves and respiratory protection when cleaning. Use a 10% bleach or ammonia solution to disinfect the area, and ensure the surface is completely dry before beginning installation.

2. Choose Your Mounting Method

Construction-grade polyurethane adhesive is ideal for most surfaces. Use the following guidelines based on your material:

  • For Wood: Use wood screws to secure the spikes. Ensure the ends are tight and place at least one screw every six inches.
  • For Concrete/Other Surfaces: Use an outdoor-rated construction adhesive. Bird-B-Gone spike bases feature a glue trough along the bottom for easy application; one tube of adhesive typically covers approximately 25 feet of spike. Note: Silicone adhesives are not recommended. For added security, you may combine adhesive with screws or bolts.

3. Install the Spikes

Bird-B-Gone Spikes come in 2-foot sections but can be easily cut to size using tin snips, wire cutters, or a hacksaw. When installing, ensure there is no more than 1" of open space in front of or behind the spike strip. If more than 1" is left uncovered, birds may still be able to land or nest in those gaps.

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