BIRD & PIGEON SPIKES: AN EFFECTIVE AND HUMANE BIRD DETERRENT

The name “bird spikes” may understandably make you assume this bird deterrent is inhumane. However, that’s not actually the case. Many relevant government organizations, such as the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, actually recommend this method for keeping birds away specifically because of how humane it is. The spikes do not harm the birds; They just deter the birds from landing on your building.

Bird spikes are essentially very thin wires that jut up from the surfaces on which you install them. When birds try to land or nest on these surfaces, the spikes prevent them from doing so. The spikes come in a 5-inch or 8-inch spread, depending on the width of the ledge or surface.

They’re also arranged close together. This ensures a bird is unable to find a spot on the surface where there are no spikes to keep it away.

BENEFITS OF BIRD & PIGEON SPIKES

The following are just some of the key benefits bird spikes offer property and business owners in the Vancouver, BC area:

  • EASY INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE: Bird spikes are very low-maintenance, so you won’t have to spend much time keeping them in good condition over the years! Wecan install them with screws, caulking, or cable ties, and we can install them on a wide range of surfaces. Along with flat surfaces, such as rooftops, bird spikes are perfect for surfaces that require more flexibility, such as pipes, beams, signs, and light poles.
  • INCONSPICUOUS: Optimizing your property’s curb appeal may be one of your goals when deterring birds. Luckily, bird spikes are virtually invisible once you’ve installed them, ensuring they won’t affect your property’s appearance at the street level.
  • CONVENIENCE: Bird spikes offer a one-time solution to your bird problem. Ours come in 24” sections with a 10-year warranty.

BIRD REPELLENT GELS

Bird-Free gel is another humane option to consider if you’re looking for a method to keep birds away from your Vancouver, BC property.

To our eyes, bird repellent gel looks relatively harmless. However, it emits ultraviolet light that looks like fire to the eyes of a bird. This naturally deters birds from landing on any surface where it’s present. A few dominant birds may return for a few days after its application, but eventually, even they will give up, seeking refuge elsewhere.

Bird-Free gel is also very safe. Its preparation contains food-grade natural oils, making it harmless to both birds and humans.

Key reasons to use bird repellent gel include:

  • LOW-PROFILE: Although bird spikes aren’t noticeable from the street when you install them on higher surfaces, at ground level, they may be visible. Bird repellent gel is applied in low-profile dishes, making it an ideal alternative for keeping birds away from surfaces closer to the ground. It’s been used in such areas and properties as underground car parks, airports, military installations, railway stations, historic buildings, and more.
  • VERSATILITY: You can use bird repellent gel indoors or outdoors on a wide range of structures and surfaces, including trees. It’s particularly useful in areas that are difficult to access.
  • DURABILTY: Bird-Free gel is both durable and cost-effective. When used in exposed to weather locations will be effective for up to one year. In an undercover location, bird free gel will last many years.