Pigeon problems

'I’ve asked the Head of Customer Service ‘Emma Barltrop’ of Jones & Son what customers complain about with regards to bird spikes?'

When it comes to complaints about our birdspikes they are honestly few and far between however one complaint we do get every so often is that the birds are still landing where the spikes are installed. This may be for a few reasons, firstly the customer may have used the wrong product so for example installed a Defender 4 bird spike on a 5 inch ledge. The Defender 4 spikes will only protect a depth of up to 4 inches therefore we could explain to the customer that they need to use a Defedner 8 to get the deeper ledge protection.

The other reason for the spikes not working could be because the customer has installed the Defender pigeon spikes onto an area and expects that they will protect against all birds. The Defender pigeon spikes will only protect areas from pigeons and like sized birds. For smaller birds we recommend the Defender Starling & Sparrow spikes and for larger birds like Seagulls we recommend the Defender Seagull spikes. A seagull could technically land where Defender pigeon spikes are installed, this is because the spike works by nudging into the birds breast and making it uncomfortable, the pigeon spikes are too short for the longer legged seagulls and therefore we created a product with a longer spike.

Lastly the other complaint we sometimes get is that a customer has installed Defender pigeon spikes onto a ledge where the pigeons were roosting and they have moved onto a different ledge or area. The only solution to this problem is to buy more spikes and hope the pigeons move to someone else's property (which is often the case) or spike all the areas of your property you do not wish the pigeons to land on in the first place.

Bird Spike solutions

'Bird Spikes for gutter situations'.

Testimonial for bird spikes? – We have found the gutter spikes to be well made, very easy to install and highly effective. A comprehensive users' DVD and excellent customer service complemented a very satistactory online shopping experience. I would recommend this product, without hesitation, to anyone whose premises are being affected by bird mess.

Finally what has been the overall effect on your life since installing the spikes? – We have been able to enjoy summer evenings sitting on the balcony again!

Stewart, Glasgow.

Do not feed the pigeons!

The feral pigeon is completely at home in urban environments, exploiting humans for food and using buildings for the purposes of roosting and breeding. Pigeons breed all year round with peak breeding periods in spring and summer, however, breeding is restricted if food is restricted. This offers a potential solution in controlling increasing numbers by reducing the supply of food to pigeons. All rubbish is bagged, food is swept from the roads, educated people in the problems caused by mass bird feeding and local councils take responsibility of the overall pigeon problem.

Dave B

how to keep birds off my chimney

The Defender Chimney pot strap is ideal for dettering birds from your chimney. Easy to install and allows for a brush to easily clean through the wires without damaging the product. This product has been tested on several coastal locations to stop Seagulls, after three years the results have shown the birds have stopped using the chimeny's and moved to other areas where bird spikes are not employed.

Dave B.

Olympic pigeons

Construction companies, property maintenance and building firms working on the Olympic development are starting to install bird spikes to new builds and refurbishments in the area to stop pigeons roosting. More and more architects are stipulating bird spikes as preventive measures to keep birds away ensuring the building is free from bird droppings and nesting material, keeping building maintenance costs under control.

Dave B

Pigeon Spikes - hardly visible

There are some issues regarding the aesthetics of pigeon spikes. Close up they look like an upside down hair brush and users sometimes try other forms of bird deterrent products until they quickly realise that nothing works as quickly and as effective as pigeon spikes. When looking from ground level the spikes can hardly be seen and if the user maintains / cleans the spikes once a year they will be working for 10 - 15 years plus.

Dave B

Pigeon Control Resource Centre

A new resource site for Pigeon Control 'PCRC' has been launched; the site offers a great review on products and DIY options.

"Welcome to the Pigeon Control Resource Centre (PCRC). We are the industry's leading independent online Pigeon Control Resource, offering a wealth of expert advice, pigeon control products and information on all aspects of humane pigeon control.
Our Pigeon Control Product Reviews have become the default starting point for all those considering a commercially available solution. Our online shop stocks the widest range of pigeon control anti roosting spikes available anywhere in the world".

Dave B

Anti bird spikes

'Flat roof hell'

Seagulls and Pigeons love flat roof areas; they offer easy landing, a look out for dangerous predators and the opportunity to spot potential food sources. Once a flat roof is established the birds will start to walk, jump, hop, land and nest build making the noise levels unbearable. In some cases seagulls will start tearing up the tar, bitumen and felt lining protecting the flat roof.

Installing several rows of bird spikes across the flat roof area will ensure 100% total protection from the birds immediately.

Dave B

Bird deterrent

'Seagulls and pigeons always perch on the highest point of a roof'.

To stop Seagulls and Pigeons roosting on the ridge of a roof you have to fix a continous row of bird spikes ensuring no gaps or small holes are left. Seagulls will try and land between the spikes however they are restricted in their movement and will move to another location giving them freedom to roam.

Dave B.

Pigeon Spikes

'Product reviews for Pigeon Control. '

More and more technical products come to market to battle the humble feral pigeon. New products like bird scarers, electric shock tracks, ultrasonic & audible devices and products affecting the birds nervous system have launched with little success while the tried and tested pigeon spike remains the number one bird control product. Although the pigeon spike cannot be used in open areas like fields or open spaces they are simply the best product around your property that work immediately when installed for ledges, rafters, beams, window sills, railings, TV aerials, gutters, pipe work etc.

The Pigeon Control Resource Centre has a product review on all products used in the pigeon control industry.

Dave

Trapping and removing pigeons.

'Trapping pigeons versus bird of prey deterrent'.

Trapping & removing may seem like a solution to your problem and many companies enlist a Pest Control firm to regularly monitor traps, however, the situation becomes a continuous cycle as new pigeons fill the void left from ones already trapped and removed.

Solution:

Change trap & remove practise to real time flight operations. Enlist the Pest Control Companies to fly birds of prey over the problem areas, this will reduce the number of pigeons and eventually clear the area. You still need to fly the birds to control the area however the flights can be less frequent over time.

Dave B