Defender® Narrow Plastic Pigeon Spikes - Key Info
Which birds are they suitable for?
The Defender® Narrow Plastic pigeon spike is designed for areas where pigeons or like-sized birds are perching during the day. These spikes humanely stop pigeons from landing on these areas.
Where can I use narrow pigeon spikes?
These spikes are a great solution for stopping pigeons from landing on any area with a depth of up to 7.5 cm (3 inches). Most commonly these are narrow walls, fences, pergolas, sills, ledges, balcony railings, and even around the top of trampolines and swings. The 8 mm wide base can easily be fixed to most surfaces using our Defender® Fixing Silicone Adhesive Glue or small screws or even cable ties. If the ledge width is 7.5 cm or more, simply attach a second row of spikes leaving as small a gap as possible between the tops of the pins. Alternatively, you may prefer to use one row of our Defender® Wide Plastic Pigeon Spikes that will protect ledges up to 15 cm (6 inches) and is ideal if the area is used for overnight nesting or roosting.
How do plastic bird spikes work?
The whole range of Defender® Bird Spikes are humane. The polycarbonate pins that protrude at angles from the base simply act as a physical barrier and visual deterrent to the pigeon, making it difficult for birds like pigeons to approach the ledge they previously used to perch on. The pins do not injure the birds as they do not come into contact with them, the birds simply cannot get close enough to gain a foothold. They just move on to other more accessible perching sites.
FREE Guide with all orders and telephone support
We are always happy to help with any questions you may have before or after your purchase – call us on 01626 835055. Don’t forget you will also get a handy 40-Page Bird Control Guide with every order – this has a detailed install guide, health and safety tips, and lots of information to help you solve your pigeon problem for good.
Please note:
For every 24 strips (or part thereof) that you order, we will automatically add one tube of Defender® Fixing Adhesive to your basket. Only our adhesive is recommended as others may not stick to the base. This can be removed at the checkout if not required.
How to install Defender Narrow Plastic Pigeon Spikes
Defender®
Narrow Plastic Pigeon Spikes are very simple to fit ledges and surfaces that need protection from pigeons and like size birds. These spikes are lightweight enough to fix to pipes and beams using cable ties or, for a more long-term solution, they can be screwed or nailed to the surface using the small holes already in the base. We recommend using Defender® Pigeon Spike Fixing Silicone to attach the strips to the ledge for a quick, easy, and permanent fix.
Step 1 - Clean the Area:
Make sure the area is clean, dry, and has no loose dirt or debris. For areas that are heavily soiled with bird droppings please see our
How to safely clean bird droppings guide for more in-depth details.
Step 2 - Fixing Methods: We would always recommend using Defender® Bird Spike Fixing Silicone to attach the strips to the ledge for a quick, easy, and permanent fix. The prevention spikes are light enough to fix to pipes, pergola beams and railings using cable ties. Simply wrap a cable tie around the spike and the railing and pull tight. A cable tie at either end of the strip should be sufficient. They can also be screwed or nailed onto wooden surfaces using the small holes already in the base. Again, one screw at each end should be enough to hold the pigeon spike in place.
Step 3 - Silicone: Defender® Bird Spike Fixing Silicone should be applied along the base of the bird spike, a 5 mm bead should be sufficient for most surfaces. Push the spike down firmly into position. The base of the spike has 20 evenly spaced holes, so when the pigeon spikes are siliconed onto a ledge, the adhesive oozes through the holes, locking the pigeon spike into position. The silicone we supply can only be dispensed using a caulking gun which is not included. If you do not have a caulking gun we have them available to
purchase and we also have a handy guide on
How to use a Caulking Gun if you haven't used one before.
Step 4 - Positioning: The outside pin should slightly overlap the outer edge of the ledge so stopping pigeons and birds from being able to land or gain a foothold. Most fences and pergola beams are between 2.5 cm – 5 cm in width, so position the spike in the centre. The 8 mm narrow plastic base is flexible along the length and this means it can be fitted along a curved surface, such as an ornate fence or trellis if required. It may need additional screws or cable ties to hold it in position on the curve.
Step 5 - Full Protection: If the ledge is wider than 7.5 cm, a second row may be needed. Install this row so that the pins almost touch. Repeat the process until the area is fully protected. Every effort should be made to spike all possible landing sites 2.5 cm or greater. The Defender® Narrow Plastic Pigeon Spike can be snapped into smaller pieces, making them fit any length ledge. The base of the plastic bird spike has 10 breakable sections that are 3 cm long (1 inch). Simply snap along the grooves on the base with your fingers, no specialist tools are required, making installation quick and easy.
High Quality Plastic Pigeon Spikes
Defender® Narrow Plastic Pigeon Prevention Spikes are constructed from UV Stabilised Polycarbonate. Using Durolon plastic means spikes will not become brittle in direct sunlight or any weather conditions. Jones and Son Pest Control Supplies Ltd have given the Defender® Plastic Pigeon Prevention Spike a warranty of 15 years when installed in the UK. This will protect your property from pigeons and other birds perching on it for years to come. It is important to check that any pigeon spikes installed on your property come with a warranty, there are many plastic pigeon spikes manufactured by other companies that use a lower quality plastic and will not protect your home long term.
British Manufactured Pigeon Prevention Spikes
Jones and Son Pest Control Supplies Ltd is a family-run business from Devon in the UK. All our Defender® Plastic Pigeon Spike Products are manufactured from high-quality Durolon UV Stabilised Polycarbonate plastic in a small town on Dartmoor. This ensures that we can oversee every aspect of the production process, from designing, patenting, manufacturing and distribution therefore each individual pigeon spike Jones & Son sends out meets our exacting standards.
For full terms and conditions of the Defender® Bird Spikes UK Warranty please see our Warranty Information Page.
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