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Secure Your Property with CheckAPest's Professional Bird Spike Installation Services
CheckAPest is a renowned name in the pest control industry, offering reliable and efficient bird spike installation services. Our focus is on providing humane and effective bird control solutions, especially as bird laws evolve. Choosing bird spikes is a crucial step before considering obtaining a gull license.
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Birds like seagulls and pigeons often find perching spots on roofs and ledges. If left unaddressed, this can lead to financial damage to your property and harm your reputation. Moreover, the guano produced by these birds poses health and safety risks, carrying diseases and creating slip hazards.
Understanding Bird Spikes: Bird spikes are a proven method with upward-pointing elements that discourage birds from perching. They cater to various bird species, and our installation experts will help select the right spike design for your specific bird-related issues.
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These spikes come in plastic and metal variations. While plastic is cost-effective and blends with the environment, metal spikes are more durable and effective. At CheckAPest, we often recommend metal spikes for their reliability and longevity.
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Safety of Bird Spike Services: Yes, bird spike services provided by CheckAPest are both effective and humane. Although they may cause some discomfort if birds attempt to land on them, birds quickly learn to avoid these areas, seeking alternative perching spots.
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Choose CheckAPest for our expertise in bird spike installations, ensuring a safe, humane, and lasting solution to your bird-related challenges.
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What Are Pigeon Spikes
Pigeon spikes are an effective and humane form of pigeon control attached to buildings to deter birds from perching and roosting. They aim not to harm but to reduce the space available for pigeons to land.
Bird spikes are highly effective at deterring pigeons, especially when birds persistently land on your building in large numbers. Although more common on commercial properties, they can also be installed on private houses. The spikes consist of a row of blunt steel rods attached to a polycarbonate base, affixable to surfaces like roofs, ledges, chimneys, and signage.
Are Pigeon Spikes Effective?
Pigeon spikes are a common sight in London, showcasing their effectiveness. Quick to install, highly versatile, and providing immediate protection, they make it nearly impossible for pigeons and other nuisance birds, like gulls, to land.
Pigeons find it challenging to land around bird spikes, their criss-cross formation forming an impenetrable barrier. The spikes themselves offer an uncomfortable landing, deterring even the most persistent birds.
Note that bird spikes are a deterrent and cannot deal with an existing pigeon infestation. CheckAPest offers various humane pest control services, including our preferred method of falconry, to rid your property of pigeons.
We believe in prevention as much as the cure. Once we ensure the last pigeon has left, we can advise you on the best bird-proofing methods, such as bird netting and spikes.
Are Pigeon Spikes Safe?
When professionally installed, pigeon spikes are a safe and enduring form of bird control. They do not harm birds but make the area undesirable and difficult to land on by reducing available space. If a bird attempts to land on or near a spike, balancing becomes challenging, prompting them to move on. Birds in London instinctively avoid spikes, given their commonality.
To ensure safety and security, pigeon spikes must be fitted by bird control specialists. CheckAPest uses robust, high-quality materials that are weatherproof and long-lasting. Experienced in installing spikes on various properties across London, we offer valuable advice on optimal placement for the best results.
Can Spikes Be Used with Pigeon Netting?
Certainly, buildings can be fitted with both spikes and netting to create a fortified defense against pigeons. Spikes deter birds from perching on ledges, while netting can cover chimneys, cracks, and crevices, preventing entry to your roof or loft space. The combined approach sends a clear message to birds that they are unwelcome.
CheckAPest offers an integrated pigeon-proofing service tailored to your property and specific needs.
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How Much Do Pigeon Spikes Cost in London?
Pigeon spikes are an affordable pigeon-proofing solution that can last for years, making them a sound investment. Their versatility allows fitting to various surfaces, and the overall cost depends on your building's size and characteristics.
Employing bird control experts like CheckAPest for pigeon spike installation provides peace of mind. You can trust in high-quality materials and installation with minimal risk to birds. While spikes may be more visible than bird netting, our experienced team ensures a discreet installation to maintain your property's aesthetic.
Pigeon Spikes and Bird Control in London
At CheckAPest, we offer a competitive bird control service throughout London. Our humane methods and professional, honest, and friendly pest control services have earned us a 10/10 score on Checkatrade.
Contact us today to discuss our trusted pigeon-proofing solutions, including spikes, pigeon netting, and falconry.