This tried and tested Defender® Seagull Deterrent Spike is the toughest gull deterrent on the UK and worldwide market and comes with a 25-Year “No Rust” Warranty when installed in the UK. This seagull spike has been made in the UK with the best quality materials that will withstand the most persistent and strong seagulls. The spike pins are made from 304 Grade stainless steel and are inserted by hand to ensure they are securely fixed in place. Each pin is inserted into a Durolon UV Stabilised Polycarbonate base. This ensures the spikes do not become damaged due to the adverse effects of extreme weather. Seagull Deterrent Spikes Made in the UK First, spray the area with a disinfectant to soften and loosen dried droppings. If using Germ Clear™, leave to soak for a minimum of 5 minutes. Then use the scraper to remove the excess droppings or nesting debris into the bin bag; repeat this process several times. When all the loose debris is removed, including moss, lichen, dirt and dust, use the stiff brush, sponge and soapy water to remove any remaining residue until completely clean. Once completed, the cleaned areas must be left to dry for a minimum of 24 hours before installation. The Defender® Narrow Plastic Bird Spike is a great solution for stopping pigeons from landing on any area with a depth of up to 7.5 cm (3 inches). Most commonly these are narrow walls, fences, pergolas, sills, ledges, balcony railings, and even around the top of trampolines and swings. The 8 mm wide base can easily be fixed to most surfaces using our Defender® Fixing Silicone Adhesive Glue or small screws or even cable ties. If the ledge width is 7.5 cm or more, simply attach a second row of spikes leaving as small a gap as possible between the tops of the pins. Alternatively, you may prefer to use one row of our Defender® Wide Plastic Pigeon Spikes that will protect ledges up to 15 cm (6 inches) and is ideal if the area is used for overnight nesting or roosting. How do plastic bird spikes work? Dampen down the area with a disinfectant spray like Germ Clear™ Bird Droppings Disinfectant Spray and remove any loose droppings or debris. If a seagull has already been using the area it may be heavily soiled with seagull droppings. If this is the case please see our "How to Safely Remove Bird Droppings Guide" for more in-depth cleaning advice. Defender® Ridge Spikes pins make landing uncomfortable for seagulls and other birds, without injuring them. This makes them move on to other more accessible areas. The pins themselves are extra long so cater not only for pigeons and other similar-sized birds, but also for the seagulls which have longer legs. All Defender® Stainless Steel Bird Control Products are humane and recommended by the RSPB.

All Defender® Bird and Pigeon Spikes are made in the UK. David and Kursty Jones are the owners of Jones and Son Pest Control Supplies Ltd. They are the proud inventors of the bird prevention spike, which they designed and produce. Customer care and providing a reliable, quality bird prevention product is their greatest priority.

British Manufactured Bird & Pest Deterrent Spikes

Pigeons love to perch on areas that are high up on buildings to view the surrounding areas. Pipes such as water waste pipes, overflow, electrical conduits and gas line pipes are great examples of where pigeons perch on the outside of domestic and business premises. Installing Defender® Pipe Spikes will instantly stop the pigeons from being able to land and cause any further damage or mess.

Step 3 – Fixing Methods: The Defender® Pipe Spike comes with cable ties already fixed to each end of the 333 mm strip so there is no need for glue. Sit the bird spike on the top of the pipe, wrap the cable tie around the pipe and pull through the end of the cable tie to fasten. Pull tight and it will hold the pigeon spike firm even on sloping exterior pipe work. The ends of the cable ties can be left in place or trimmed to create a neater appearance. Along the base of of each strip of spikes there are snap-off points making it easy to fit the spikes in small areas to the exact size required. Step 1 - Clean the Area: Before starting your Defender® Ridge Spikes installation you need to make sure that the apex ridge tiles are clean and free from moss, lichen, bird droppings and any dust or debris. This is to make sure that the silicone has a clean surface to adhere to.

Defender® Narrow Stainless Steel Bird Spikes Specifications:

Snappable Sections This wide stainless steel spike has 9 snap points where the user can break the strip into smaller sections with their fingers, allowing the pigeon spike to fit perfectly on any size ledge. No extra tools are required. The Defender® Narrow Stainless Steel Bird Prevention Spikes are made from 304 Grade steel wires which protrude from a super tough Durolon UV Stabilised Polycarbonate base. This hard-wearing bird spike will triumph in all weather conditions and comes with a UK 25 Year "No Rust” Warranty. Some lower-quality spikes available can rust in a matter of years or even months - but these superior Defender® Narrow Stainless Steel Bird Spikes will protect your home without degrading. Step 1 - Clean the Area: Make sure the gutters are empty of leaves and debris. If a bird has already been nesting or roosting in the guttering it may be heavily soiled with droppings. If this is the case please see our "How to safely clean bird droppings guide" guide for more in-depth details. The Defender® Narrow Stainless Steel bird spike is designed for pigeons. It can be used in areas where a pigeon is perching or roosting. However, if it is an overnight nesting or roosting area, a wider spike with more pins may be more appropriate. Where can I use narrow bird spike? Step 2 - Fixing Methods: For wide anti-roosting spikes we would always recommend using Defender® Bird Spike Fixing Silicone to install the strips. It is the fastest and easiest way to adhere the strips onto most surfaces and gives a strong hold for many years. However, the spikes can also be installed using cable ties, screws or nails using the small holes already along the base.

The Defender® Narrow Plastic pigeon spike is designed for areas where pigeons or like-sized birds are perching during the day. These pigeon prevention spikes humanely stop pigeons from landing on these areas. Where can I use narrow pigeon spikes? First, make sure the strip of plastic bird spike is the correct length for the bar or director element on the aerial that you are bird-proofing. The Defender® Bird Spike strips have snappable grooves along the base so can be very easily snapped by hand to the correct size to perfectly cover the length of the bar. Every inch of the aerial should be proofed from birds especially if they already use your aerial or satellite as a perch. Once you have the correct size of bird spike, you can decide on the correct method of attachment. If you are using on a curved satellite dish, the base is flexible along the length or it can be snapped into small pieces to accommodate the curve. Defender® Wide Stainless Steel Bird Spikes - Key Info Which birds are the wide steel spikes suitable for? The Defender® Stainless Steel Ridge Spike has 2 rows of 15 cm (6 inches) long 304 Grade stainless steel pins. They protrude from the UV Stabilised Polycarbonate base of the spike at 2 different angles. This spread of pins acts as a bird deterrent and stops seagulls and birds from landing on the apex of the roof. The gutter spike has 2 clips attached that just slip over the edge of the guttering. This mechanism places the gutter strip in the centre of the gutter. However, as it "hovers" above the base of the gutter, it allows for the free flow of rainwater beneath.The pins on the spike make it difficult for the birds to land, and if they do manage to gain access, they will find them uncomfortable without being injured. They will simply move on to an easier nesting or roosting location. All of our pigeon-proofing and bird control products are 100% humane. They are even recommended by PiCAS as the most humane type of pigeon-proofing available on the market. There are many scenarios where birds can cause problems, such as roosting on chimney pots, nesting under solar panels and sitting in gutters. We have a solution for all these issues and have created a visual guide to help you understand which products can be used where - this can be viewed here Not Sure What to Buy?. The Defender® Thistle® is a very versatile spike and can be siliconed or screwed in place. It is suitable to use on ledges up to 9 cm (3.5 inches) in depth. If wider, two or more rows can be installed. It is the perfect solution for beams on a pergola or a narrow fence, and as it is only 62 mm high, it's very inconspicuous. How do plastic spikes for small birds work? There is some more in-depth reading on risks associated with bird droppings and cleaning here - Cleaning Bird Droppings Information