Spikes

Spikes are arrays of stainless steel or plastic barbs that prevent birds from being able to land. They are available in two basic versions:

• Poycarbonate base: stainless steel wire fixed into weather-resistant plastic.
• Metal base:: the wire is welded or plugged to a stainless steel plate.

The nearly endless variety of shapes, lengths, and materials means that spike arrays can be custom-designed for any and all applications.

Important features of spikes

• Spikes are one of the most time-tested and versatile methods of bird control, demonstrated in both scientific tests and decades of practical use.
• Spikes are either glued, nailed or bolted to the surface to be protected, depending on the application. Each of these provides a strong and lasting hold. Gluing, in particular, avoids any alteration to the underlying structure.
  
• As the strips are available in a variety of lengths, widths, and materials, spike configurations can be designed for any request.
• Spikes are effective detterents for all sizes of bird populations.
  

Versions

• Spikes are available for various surface widths:
  1 row: spans ca. 4 cm
  2 rows: span ca. 8 cm
  3 rows: span ca. 15 cm
  4 rows: span ca. 20 cm
• For different birds:
Hanging spikes for swallows
Short barbs for small birds such as sparrows and starlings
Long barbs for larger birds including pigeons and seagulls


• Of various types:
  Stainless steel spikes on a polycarbonate strip
  Stainless steel spikes welded to steel strip
  Stainless steel spikes plugged into steel strip
  
• Spikes for various purposes:
  Spikes for pipe, lamp posts, etc.
  Spikes for gutters

Versions

Pros

• Variety of lengths, widths, shapes and materials makes spikes customizable for any application
• Durable and long-lasting
  
• Install quickly and easily
  
• Completely topical: no need to damage or alter underlying structure
  

Cons

• In some locations, can be conspicuous
  
• Efficacy can be reduced when clogged with debris such as leaves or nesting material from dense bird populations
  
• Improper handling can result in injury