Bird Spikes

Most of you know Lowe’s as the great home improvement store that it is. They carry an incredible amount of items for home  & garden as well as commercial/industrial tools.

Although their current selection is vast, Lowe’s does not yet carry bird spikes! Bird control is becoming an important part of any pest control operation for all industrial,commercial, and residential applications, so hopefully Lowe’s gets the picture soon and starts to integrate bird control solutions in its arsenal of products. There are bird spikes at Home Depot, but not currently at Lowe’s

Until Lowe’s starts to sell bird spikes, we’re going to recommend that you check out the spikes selection on Amazon. They have the best prices on new & used units in addition to incredibly fast shipping (which is one reason why they’re the biggest online retailer). It will save you time and money vs. wandering the long hallways of Lowe’s or any other super-mega-warehouse-store in search of nonexistant bird spikes.

Click here to view all bird spikes on Amazon

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Gutter Point Gutter Spikes

How To Keep Birds and Other Animals Out of Gutters:

Gutter spikes are a form of bird spikes specifically designed to keep birds from roosting, nesting, and defecating in gutters and drainage systems.  Similarly to roof spikes, they are designed to specifically deter birds from landing. The benefits of using gutter spikes include reduced costs from cleaning bird messes & repairing damage caused by birds. If the birds are in a residential setting where birds are roosting in or around gutters and causing annoyances, a reduction in pest bird population can be expected after gutter spikes are installed.

Installing Gutter Spikes for Birds

They are generally installed via nailing, screwing, or gluing directly into the gutter mounting. Gutter Point by Bird Busters allows for simple “snap-on” installati0n in which you can simply snap the spikes onto the edging of the gutter.

Gutter Spikes Manufacturers

Gutter Spikes for birds are manufactured and distributed by a few companies, including Bird B Gone and Bird Busters.

Where to Buy

We’ve found the best deal on gutter spikes. Click here to view.

Bird Flite Pro Spikes

Bird Flite is the brand name for Bird Barrier’s Bird Spikes line of spikes. They are similar to most brands of bird spikes but offer a few nuances including design differences, spike array placement, and pricing.

Bird Flite Types

You can get bird flite in polycarbonate plastic (which is semi-transparent). Stainless steel bird spikes are also available, but are more expensive. They are generally more expensive because they last longer, are more effective, and can withstand more pressure from larger birds and animals.

Bird Flite Materials & Specifications

Bird Flite are made with stainless steel spikes attached to a polycarbonate plastic base. The plastic base allows for flexibilty in application, so you can apply it along curved surfaces.

*the following table and images are from Bird Barrier’s website:

Bird-Flite Narrow Spikes 2.5″ Wide For ledges 2.5″ to 4″ wide Buy Similar	Bird-Flite Wide Spikes 4.5″ Wide For ledges 5″ to 7″ wide Buy Similar	Bird-Flite Xtra-Wide Spikes 8″ Wide For ledges 7″ to 10″ wide Buy Similar

Where to Buy Bird Flite Bird Spikes

Bird Flite spikes are currently available at Bird Barrier’s web site. Since bird spikes are relatively commoditized, you can find similar spikes for much cheaper than what Bird Barrier’s website offers. Click here to shop Amazon’s Bird Spikes selection. They have the cheapest around, with a wide selection of all brands. Click Here.

Bird Barrier is a New Jersey-based manufacturer and distributor of bird spikes. They make a number of different types of bird repellents and bird spikes. They offer a wide range of products including:

• Bird Spikes
• Bird Wire
• Bird Slides
• Bird Coil
• Daddi Long Legs
• GridWire
• Bird-Shock Flex-Track

Bird Barrier Bird Spikes

Bird Barrier’s line of spikes is called the Bird Flite Series. They are like most bird spikes as far as features:

• Easy Installation
• Glue, Nail, or Screw in place
• 2.5″ Wide, 4″ Wide, and 8″ Wide coverage options
• Withstands heavy bird pressure
• Flexible base
• Humane
• Low visibility

Click -> Bird Flite Bird Spikes to learn more.

From Bird Barrier’s website:

At Bird Barrier America we realize that you, our customers, are our most important asset. We’ll always do our best to promptly meet your needs whether it’s shipping an order or answering your questions about our products and how to use them. We enjoy hearing from you, so please…feel free to contact us.

Where to Purchase Bird Barrier Bird Spikes

You can buy Bird Barrier’s spikes online from them, but there are better alternatives available (most spikes are the same anyway).  You can the best prices/deals on Bird Barrier Spikes at Amazon. Click here to view Amazon’s Bird Spike Selection

Bird Spikes are now available at Home Depot. They currently carry  two varieties of the standard width bird spikes for use in keeping birds off ledges. Hope Depot’s current bird spikes manufacturer of choice is Bird-X, which manufactures both stainless steel and polycarbonate plastic bird  & pigeon spikes for use in residential, commercial, and industrial applications.

Below you will find a comparison of Home Depot’s current spike pricing with pricing for the same model of spikes from a leading internet retailer.

Stainless Steel Spikes Comparison

Home Depot Stainless Bird Spikes Home Depot Stainless Spikes Home Depot SKU# 668023 Manufacturer: Bird-X Manufacturer Model#: STS10RX Manufacturer Part#: STS10RX Specifications ADA Compliant: No Assembled Depth: 24.0 In. Assembled Height: 4.5 In. Assembled Weight: 2.0 Assembled Width: 5.0 In. Home Depot Price: $44.90 per 10 ft

Amazon Stainless Steel Bird Spikes Amazon Stainless Steel Bird Spikes No SKU available. Manufacturer Brand Name: Bird-X Manufacturer Model #: STS10RX Manufacturer Part #: STS10RX Specifications ADA Compliant : No Assembled Depth: 24.0 In. Assembled Height: 4.5 In. Assembled Weight: 2.0 lbs Assembled Width: 5.0 In. Amazon Price: $29.72 per 10 ft

Best Deal -> Click Here

Plastic Bird Spikes Comparison

Home Depot Plastic Bird Spikes Home Depot Plastic Spikes Home Depot SKU# 668023 Manufacturer: Bird-X Manufacturer Model#: STS10RX Manufacturer Part#: STS10RX Specifications ADA Compliant: No Assembled Depth: 24.0 In. Assembled Height: 4.5 In. Assembled Weight: 2.0 Assembled Width: 5.0 In. Home Depot Price: $22.99 per 10 ft

Amazon Plastic Bird Spikes Amazon Plastic Bird Spikes No SKU Available Manufacturer Brand Name:Bird-X Manufacturer Model#: SP10NRX Manufacturer Part#: SP10NRX Specifications ADA Compliant: No Assembled Depth: 12.0 In. Assembled Height: 4.5 In. Assembled Weight: 2.0 Assembled Width: 2.25 In. Amazon Price: $18.81 per 10 ft Best Deal ->Click Here

Click to view the Best Deal on bird and pigeon spikes

Why Make Your Own Bird Spikes?

Homemade Bird Spikes

Bird spikes are an invaluable tool in the battle to get rid of pest bird infestations. The first line of defense against birds is to provide a physical barrier to keep them from entering or landing. The two primary physical barriers are bird netting and bird spikes. If birds are roosting on very specific ledges or surfaces, spikes are usually the best option. If birds are inhabiting a large area and causing substantial damages, it may be prudent to invest in larger bird netting system. It would take forever to make your own bird netting, but there’s hope for you if you want to take a stab at making some bird spikes/nail strips.

NOTICE: If you’ve reached this guide with the intention to make your own homemade bird spikes strips, then you’re in the right place. But before you spend your valuable time, money, and hard work in making your own spikes, we’ve got to let you know that your best option is to buy bird spikes strips. View our bird spikes store above to view some of the best deals on the web

Home Made Bird Spikes Guide

Ok, you’ve checked out Amazon’s selection of dirt cheap bird spikes but you’re still set on making your own, so we’ll start the guide here:

*Disclaimer: this is non-professional guide for creating bird spikes. We do not claim any liability if you injure yourself,waste too much money, or end up with an ineffective bird spikes solution.

What you will need:

• Nails… get the longest you can find (click here if you need to order some)
  • *optional:  Nail Gun (here’s a good one)
• Strip of Wood – at least 1/2″ thick, 2 inches wide. Match to length needed
• Hammer
• Paint to match whatever surface on which you plan to install the spikes

Estimated project time: 1 hr for each foot of spikes

The Process

Step 1: Measure the area where you want to eventually install your spikes. Make sure you get the length as well as the width from the wall or back edge to the front edge of any ledging.

Step 2:  Set up the base strip, face down. You will be hammering the nails from the back side of your mounting strip so that the nails point outwards.

Step 3: Hammer the nails. Hammer two nails across from each other at opposing 45 degree angles (you want to get the “\/” shape this way). Using two angled nails will provide more coverage and effectiveness for your DIY spikes. You can even add an extra center spike for the “best” coverage. The nails in this arrangement will look like a “\|/”. Make sure you have enough width in your base to support a 3-wide nail setup.

Step 4: Optional Paint your base + nails to match the surface they will be installed on.

Step 5: Wait for paint to dry

Step 6: Installing your Bird Spikes

This guide is meant only to show how to make your own bird spikes. To learn how to install your bird spikes visit our bird spikes installation tutorial or click here for our how to install bird spikes video.

This sound like too much work? Get the best prices on quality stainless steel spikes without all of this effort by checking out our online store (at the top of the page).

Bird B Gone

Bird B Gone is a manufacturer and distributor of bird spikes based out of California. They provide a full range of bird control products ranging from spikes to electronic bird repellers. Their spikes line consists of:

• Polycarbonate (Plastic)Bird Spikes
• Stainless Steel Bird Spike Strips
• Gutter Spikes
• Girder Spikes
• The Mega Spike

General Features of Bird B Gone Bird Spikes

In general, all spike needle strips that Bird B Gone sells feature the following:

• Available in multiple colors
• Widest spikes @ 8″ width
• 3″,7″, and 5″ Sizes
• Glue or Screw intallation
• 5 Year Guarantee
• One-Piece Construction
• Weatherproof.

They claim to be the originators of the plastic bird spike. We’re not sure who is, but they make plastic bird spikes just as well as the competition.

You can go to their website but they currently do not sell spikes online. If you’re looking to buy BirdBGone bird spikes online,  Amazon has the best selection & prices on Bird B Gone products,so Click here to view Amazon’s selection of Bird B Gone Spikes. You can also search some other retailers by clicking “Where to buy” link on the top of the page.

Really quickly, we’ll give the rundown on Bird-X’s standard polycarbonate bird spike kit: This one comes in 10 ft packs, consisting of ten(10) one-foot long strips that interlock tightly to form the full 10 foot spikes strip. You can also swap out a strip or two where you need to shorten or lengthen your spikes.

Length: 10 ft

Width: 2.5 inches

NOTE: Unlike many other packs online, this retail kit comes with a free 10oz tube of bird spikes adhesive, which is usually the best way you can apply bird spikes. (one tube of bird spike glue works on the entire 10 ft package)

Features of the SP-10 Include:

• Durable Polycarbonate Plastic
• Transparent/Clear
• Flexible base -Mount on curved surfaces
• Stackable for shipping/storage/moving
• Easy to install
• Most effective form of roost inhibitor

You can check out this unit in our online bird spikes store, purchase it here , or click the Amazon link below:

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