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The Bird Spike…for Deterring Larger Pest Birds
Before we talk about the bird spike, we should probably acquaint ourselves with the three most common “large” pest birds these devices are designed to deter.
Ubiquitous Feral Pigeons
Leading the pack of pest birds is the common pigeon. A transplant from Europe, the pigeon can now be found throughout the U.S. in huge numbers. They live for up to 15 years and have become quite a nuisance around parks, buildings, and farmyards, feeding mostly on grain, garbage and handouts. Aside from being a nuisance and defacing property, pigeons also pose a serious health hazard. They can carry a disturbing variety of serious diseases (as many as 60), including histoplasmosis (a lung disease that can be fatal), cryptococcosis (caused by a fungus that causes fever, headache, or mental instability) and psittacosis (contracted by inhaling fungal spores to produce fever, chills, headache, and muscle aches). What’s more, pigeons can carry parasites (like fleas and mites) that live on their bodies or grow in their droppings. Not to worry, the bird spike has proven to be an effective deterrent against pigeons.
Loud, Guano-Splatting Seagulls
Seagulls are large birds with wide wingspans up to 85cm (33.5 inches). Three species are classified as pests: There’s the Herring Gull with pale grey back and wings, black-and-white wing tips, and a red spot on its yellow bill; the Lesser Black-backed Gull with grey or dark grey back and wings and yellow or orange legs; and the Great Black-backed Gull with black back and wings, and pink legs.
Thanks to people feeding them, more seagulls are invading seaside towns and similar coastal areas to nest. They can build large nests from straw, grass, twigs, paper and any other material, and they will return to established breeding sites. Gulls will often move into an area in large colonies.
Gulls can be quite a nuisance for a number of reasons. They are very noisy and their droppings can be quite messy and serve as a breeding ground for disease. They also damage roofs by picking at roofing materials and by blocking gutters with their nests. They have been known to swoop down on people and animals. Their nesting materials can block gas flues, which can be potentially fatal if gas fumes can’t be properly vented. Finally, mites and other insects are attracted to abandoned nests, which can create a health hazard. Once again, the bird spike has been successfully used to deter gulls of all types. Gulls simply can’t land and refuse to nest on chimney pots, gutters, dormers and other similar areas.
“Caw-Caw” Crows by the Thousands
Crows can gather in huge numbers called roosts. And roosts can range from under one hundred birds to huge gatherings that number in the hundreds of thousands. Imagine the caw-cawing that goes in a roost that size–makes Alfred Hitchcock’s famous “Birds” gatherings look like two love birds in a cage. The proliferation of crows in cities can be attributed to three main factors: laws prohibiting the discharge of guns in cities; the absence of Great Horned Owls, which pose the largest danger to adult crows; and a city’s artificial light, which helps crows spot and avoid owls. Here, the bird spike has shown itself to be an effective deterrent that prevents crows from landing.
So What Exactly is a Bird Spike?
To counteract the invasion of pest birds, stands the noble Bird Spike. Among the most effective of physical bird deterrents, the bird spike has proven its worth in keeping pest birds from landing and roosting on buildings, homes, rooftops, parapet walls, I-beams, virtually any flat surface. The short spike strips are easy to install and maintain. Best of all, these physical bird deterrents are permanent and, once installed, virtually invisible and won’t detract from a building’s aesthetics.
Some spikes are so effective, they are actually recommended by architects, contractors and government agencies. Their long spikes may look menacing, but bird spikes are harmless to pigeons and other birds. Spike strips are available with either stainless steel spikes (useful in areas where conductivity is not a problem) or with rigid U.V.-resistant unbreakable polycarbonate spikes. The spike strips are typically available in 3”, 5” and 8” widths and two-foot sections. They can be glued down, nailed or screwed into any surface for fast installation. And they are practically invisible when installed properly. Some spike strips have a flexible base so they can be easily installed on curved surfaces.
One thing about plastic bird spikes. The come in 3″, 5″ and 7″ widths, and are as tough as their steel counterparts–at just half the cost.
About the Author
Alex Kecskes is a freelance writer focusing on humane bird control methods.
Visit http://www.birdbgone.com for additional information on the products listed above.
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