How to Choose the Right Bird Spikes for Yourself

Bird spikes come in different forms of sizes and materials. With that being said, bird spikes are generally made of stainless steel material or plastic material. These bird spikes have their own individual set of advantages, but they serve the same purpose, deterring birds from roosting on your property.

Stainless-steel Bird Spikes

It is important to keep the look of your place let’s say, a café, restaurant or even your home as decent and neat as possible right. Are you worried that the stainless-steel bird spikes will distract your guests and customers? This is where the stainless-steel bird spikes come in useful. The stainless-steel prongs are less threatening-looking and less visible than the other bird spikes. As they are less noticeable than several other bird spikes, you can install them without anyone noticing them.

Advantages:

• Easy assembly and installation for starters.
• Relatively most effective as compared to other bird deterring tools.
• It is very durable, corrosion-resistant, and can withstand harsh weather.
• Variety types to choose from for suitability.

Disadvantages:

• Required to purchase cable ties, screws, or adhesive glue individually for installation.

Plastic Bird Spikes

Plastic bird spikes are relatively cheaper however, may be more noticeable as compared to stainless steel bird spikes. For those who prefer having noticeable colorful bird spikes on their surfaces, this would be a suitable option for you.

Advantages:

• Easy installation for starters
• Made of polycarbonate material which means; durable

Disadvantages:

• Visible as compared to stainless-steel bird spikes
• Not as effective in deterring the birds and is more prone to damage.

Other Tools

Looking for other alternatives to efficiently help in deterring the birds from roosting? Such tools include scarecrows, scare owls, reflective tapes, holographic, lasers, etc. The bright colors and flashing lights will scare the unwanted birds from roosting near the area. If you think that installing bird spikes may seem too harsh for the birds, these tools could be another alternative for you.

Advantages:

• Insanely easy to set up and require little to no maintenance 
• Convenient 

Disadvantages:

• The tapes, stickers, and holographic might fade over time causing them to lose their effectiveness
• Depends on sunlight for certain tools to be effective in deterring the birds

To conclude, bird spikes are one of the most humane and effective solutions to deter birds from roosting on the installed surface. They are also durable and lasts long considering the materials they are made of; 304 stainless steel prongs and a polycarbonate base.

Keen to purchase anti-bird spikes? Head over to STG Industrial’s online store to get your Anti-bird Spikes and STOP the birds from roosting any further.

For details of STG Anti-bird spikes, please refer to https://www.stgindustrials.com/shop/bird-spikes/