by Alex A. Kecskes
It's widely known that pest birds can cause all sorts of problems. When pigeons, seagulls, crows and larger pest birds come to roost and nest on private property, they typically cause the three Ds: damage, defacement and disease.
Thanks to these and other pest birds, property owners have had to put up with extensive damage to their roofs, gutters and air conditioning units. As any bird-beleaguered property owner will tell you, having to clean nests and debris out of a gutter can get pretty expensive. The same holds true for cleaning bird droppings off solar panels, skylights, rotating air vents, security cameras and other rooftop equipment.
For boat owners, the problems of pest birds could fill a seaman's logbook. Sailors from coast to coast have long had to deal with pest gulls and other annoying birds. Sails and sail boat covers splattered with bird droppings are difficult to clean. In some cases, if the bird droppings aren't removed, the damage to canvas covers can be permanent, causing them to rip and shred apart. Bird droppings can also cause expensive damage to sonar, radar and radio antennas and their motors and mountings. This equipment is very costly to repair.
Bird droppings can also create serious slip and fall hazards on your property. Should someone accidentally slip on a wet bird dropping, you could be held liable for personal injury damages. This can be very expensive and raise your property insurance rates.
The solution? Plastic bird spikes. There are many reasons why you should bird proof your property with plastic bird spikes.
Here are the top 10:
- Plastic bird spikes are proven effective. Year after year, bird spikes have proven their worth in deterring pest birds. They work because birds simply can't maneuver their wings or feet to land near the menacing looking spikes. They have kept all manner of large pest birds from landing and roosting on signs, beams, chimneys, ledges, parapets, cutouts, security cameras, lights, and countless other areas pest birds have sought to invade. Bird spikes have also been widely recommended by building contractors, architects, and municipalities for their effectiveness in deterring pest birds. The spikes are even approved by the government’s General Services Administration.
- Plastic bird spikes are humane. While they may look menacing and torturous, blunted plastic bird spikes won't harm birds and can be safely installed by homeowners, boat owners and maintenance crews. A key advantage of these spikes is that they have earned the approval of practically every humane group around the world. This includes the U.S. Humane Society and PICAS (Pigeon Control Advisory Service).
- Plastic bird spikes are non-conductive. The plastic spikes won't conduct electricity, so they can be safely used near power lines, electrical switches, phone lines, transmission towers, junction boxes, and electrical signs. They also won't interfere with radiated transmissions, so you can use them near cell phone towers, airport towers, relay stations and other areas where radio frequency transmissions occur.
- Plastic bird spikes are rugged. The spikes are made of 100% post-industrial plastic materials. Discarded scrap plastic is ground up and reformed into pellets, which are used to create extremely strong eco-friendly bird repellent spikes. The spikes are U.V. protected to withstand long periods in sunlight and bad weather. They're not affected by extreme temperatures, and they can deter pest birds in the face of +310 degrees F to -200 degrees. F.
- Plastic bird spikes are easy to install and maintain. The spikes are ready to use right out of the box and require no assembly. One row of plastic spikes will cover a 8-inch wide area. By installing the spikes with at least a 1/2-inch overhang on the outer edge of a ledge, roofline, windowsill, or similar landing, pest birds will be deterred. For areas wider than 8 inches, you can easily install multiple rows of plastic spikes to ensure complete coverage. The spiked strips come in two-foot sections and feature a flexible base, so they'll conform to any flat or curved area. Each spike strip has pre-drilled holes along the base, allowing the strip to be glued, or screwed onto any surface.
- Plastic bird spikes are aesthetically pleasing. The new breed of plastic bird spike now comes in a variety of colors to match a building's décor. Color choices include white, tan, gray, black, brown, brick red and even crystal clear. Installed properly, the colored spikes will blend in naturally with almost any building, sign or structure.
- Plastic bird spikes can help prevent the spread of disease. The health problems created by pest birds have been widely documented. Some birds, like feral pigeons, for example, are extremely filthy and will eat almost anything. These and many other species of birds have been known to carry a variety of very serious diseases. One of these is a potentially fatal lung disease called histoplasmosis. Another disease called ornithosis has been known to cause lower or upper respiratory problems. And then there's pseudotuberculosism, which can result in fever and abdominal pain. Other diseases include the Bird Flu, salmonella and the lethal West Nile Virus. West Nile is carried through the fleas and mites that attach themselves to birds' bodies. Plastic bird spikes will keep these pests and the diseases they carry away from your property.
- Plastic bird spikes are extremely versatile. They're designed to repel a wide range of bird species and sizes. The spikes come in 3, 5 and 7 inch widths. They are particularly effective in deterring large birds like pigeons, crows, gulls, vultures, and raptors.
- Plastic bird spikes are economical. They cost less than their steel counterparts and are highly durable, requiring no maintenance once properly installed. And unlike some bird control measures, plastic bird spikes won't get clogged with bird debris. This install-and-forget aspect of plastic bird spikes can be particularly appealing to large building owners faced with protecting expansive roofing areas.
- Plastic bird spikes are guaranteed. One of the best plastic bird control spikes carries an industry leading 5-year guarantee. This guarantee covers the spike against both breakdown and UV degradation.
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