Plastic Bird Spikes for Bird Control—Even if You Don’t Have Giant Condors

Homeowners in Bear Valley Springs, California are at wits end. Seems thousands of endangered California condors have come to roost in their quiet little neighborhood. The big birds, which boast an imposing nine-foot wingspan, have been ripping off roof shingles, biting electrical wiring, destroying screens, and leaving gobs of condor droppings in their wake. The big birds even pried open a can of white paint and coated an apartment deck. Residents feel powerless against the condor onslaught since the California State Fish and Game Commission recently prohibited the use of lead ammunition in areas in which condors nest.

You may not have giant condors attacking your home, but if pest birds are ripping up your roof shingles and pooping all over your property, there is a way you can discourage them from perching and roosting on your property. It’s called a Plastic Bird Spike, and there is simply no way a bird can land on or near these bird deterrents.

More economical than steel spikes, plastic bird spikes look like they would impale a bird, but the blunted tips are quite safe and won't harm birds, pets or people installing them.  And unlike steel bird spikes, plastic spikes can be installed near your dish TV antenna without interfering with your reception.

Insist on Quality Bird Spikes

The best plastic bird spikes are made of unbreakable UV-protected polycarbonate to last for years outdoors. These have a flexible base, which allows them to conform to curved surfaces. The spikes come in two-foot sections and 3-, 5- and 7-inch widths to provide increasingly wider areas of bird deterrence. The base of each spiked strip is only 1.5 inches wide, so they’re easy to install and can be glued down, nailed or screwed into any surface. Once installed, they're almost invisible from the ground. That’s because they come in a variety of colors--including crystal clear, brick red, light grey, brown, black and tan--which allows them to blend in with your home’s color scheme.

Get Mega Spikes for Cormorants, Turkey Vultures, Raptors

By the way, if you are unlucky enough to have giant condors tearing up your roof, biting your wiring and unloading pounds of poop on your roof, you should look into getting some Mega Spikes. These provide an effective physical bird deterrent that will keep large birds like condors, cormorants, turkey vultures, raptors, and more from landing or roosting on your property. Mega Spikes feature stainless steel pins that are virtually invisible. They also come with a 10-year guarantee.

Clean Surfaces Before Installing

Before installing any bird spikes, make sure the surface is clean and dry. Be sure to remove any loose rust, peeling paint, bird droppings, feathers and nesting materials. Use commercial disinfecting cleaning agents to prevent exposure to any of the 60 known airborne diseases carried by birds. If the area is heavily contaminated with bird droppings (wet or dry), use proper eye and respiratory protection.

For additional advice on how to properly install bird spikes around your home, consult an expert like the folks at Absolute Bird Control.