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.

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Pigeons on ledge

If you live in an urban area, you’ve seen this image before: pigeons roosting on a ledge, leaving droppings and nest materials in their wake. You need to get rid of them at all costs!The following tactics are not recommended, but if you want to WASTE your money and time trying to get rid of pigeons, you will want to do the following:

• Constantly “Shoo” away the pigeons
• Pay for professional cleanup services (this can get REALLY expensive)
  • Also, it is a recurring cost.. cleaning up doesn’t solve the problem
• Make your own homemade pigeon spikes
• Use sound repellers or visual scares

Really… do you want to do any of the above? Try this:

The best way to stop pigeons from roosting

Simply put, installing pigeon spikes (another name for “Bird Spikes”)will be the best solution to your problem. 99.9% of the time, pigeons will stop roosting if spike strips are installed.

Imagine yourself trying to rest on a bed of nails. Just the thought illicits thoughts of discomfort and pain. Just like us, birds are aware that sharp objects are painful, and avoid landing and roosting on the pigeon spikes as they would avoid any other source of pain.

Why use Pigeon Spikes

Spike strips provide a physical barrier that make it physically more difficult for birds to occupy the area. Sound repellers and visual devices provide no such coverage, as they are only sensory irritants. If birds need food or shelter bad enough, they will overcome such obstacles easily. Pigeon Spikes go beyond sensory irritation and provide a more effect coverage by directly excluding birds from areas.

Do I Need Pigeon Spikes?

You need to install pigeon spikes when:

• Pigeons are roosting in an undesired location
• Pigeons are causing health risks
• Acidic droppings and messes from pigeons are causing damage
• You have an are where droppings are causing visual/aesthetic problems
• Pigeons are roosting in an area that humans also occupy

Where to Buy Pigeon Spikes:

Pigeon spikes are available at a number of online retailers.

If you are a facilities manager, contractor, pest control operator, or are purchasing for a large operation, we suggest viewing Bird-X’s spike selection. They take large orders online, so rest assured that you’ll get a good deal.

If you’re looking for a simple set of spikes for your home, small business, or any other single-unit operation, check out:

• Best deals/cheapest spikes are usually found at Amazon (click here)
• Pigeon Spikes at Unbeatable Sale
• Pidgin Spikes at Shop.com
• Pigeon Spike Strips on Buy.com

Installing Bird Spikes

Bird-Flite Spikes by Bird Barrier

Here’s a great video on how to install bird-flite spikes. In addition to installation instructions, Bird Barrier’s video also provides an overview of their product, best practices, and examples of where potential applications.