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.

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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.

Bird Spikes

Basic Information

Bird Spikes

Devices like bird spikes are used in the bird control industry to keep birds from landing on things. They keep pest birds from roosting and therefore fall under the “roost inhibitor” category of bird control products.

The theory is simple: birds will not want to land on sharp needles. Most of the time, they are smart enough not to try and land on or in a set of spikes, but even when they do try (when shelter or food desire is great enough) they are greeted with a prick from the spikes, or cannot find a comfortable way to roost within the bird spikes matrix.

Please note that there are always exceptions to this. Sometimes birds will be able to roost within a spikes matrix, or they may sacrifice their own comfort if their desire to roost or eat is extreme.  Barring these rare exceptions, bird spikes are reported to be the most effective method in stopping birds from roosting in specific areas and ledgings.

Spikes are also known as:

• Bird Strips
• Bird Control Spikes
• Bird Spike Strips
• Bird Needles
• Roof Spikes
• Gutter Spikes
• Bird Nail Strips
• Bird Nails

Spike Materials

In general, all spikes are the same:  a set of spikes set on a base mounting  strip. There are a few variations of spike strips based on materials and dimensions. In most cases, the spikes themselves are made of polycarbonate (plastic) or metal (stainless steel or aluminum). The base of the spikes can be made of either metal or plastic. Spike bases that are made of plastic tend to be more flexible and can be installed on plain surfaces.

Bird Spikes Widths

Spikes come in a variety of widths, from narrow (2″), regular(5″), and extra wide (7″+) to accomodate different surface requirements. A narrow surface like a window sill might require the narrow strips, while someone trying to apply spikes to signage and large surface areas may want to use the wide or extra wide sizes of spikes.

Top Bird Spike Manufacturers

There are many companies that manufacture and sell bird spikes, including Bird-X, Bird B  Gone, Nixalite, and Bird Barrier. These companies all have their own variation of bird spikes.

Where to buy Bird Spikes

You can purchase birdspikes online from a number of different retailers. Amazon usually has the best deals from almost every manufacturer. Click here to view Amazon’s Bird Spikes Selection. You can also click & view our “Where to Buy Bird Spikes Online” page for more options.