Defender Bird Spikes

 Installation Guide for the Defender Anti-Roosting Pigeon Spike

• In the 1st instance please watch our FREE “How to Install” Instructional CD. If you have miss-placed it – please call us for a FREE replacement copy!

• All areas that you intend to stick the spikes onto should be cleared, ensuring that they’re clean, dry, and free from pigeon droppings.

• Squeeze the pigeon spike fixing silicone generously onto the base of the spike (about as thick as your little finger - approx 10mm), thicker if the surface of the ledge is uneven.

• Stick the base of the spike level with the edge of the pipe or ledge, so that there’s a slight overhang of the spike pins. Press the base down firmly so that the glue oozes out through the little holes.

• If the gap behind the first spike is greater than 5cm, pigeons will get in behind. It will therefore be necessary to put another row of spikes into this space to block it.

• For very wide ledges, 3 or more rows of spikes will be necessary. Note: make sure the gap between rows is no greater 5cm.

• Grooves along the base of the spike enable them to snap into segments to fit small gaps.

• Very important: Anti-Roosting Spikes will stop pigeons from sitting on a ledge; however they do not stop pigeons getting to an unprotected area behind the spike, if there is a hole in the eaves, or a cavity in the house behind the spikes, pigeons will invariably force their way past the spikes in an effort to get into the hole or space behind. Every effort should be made to block access to this hole or space - for example, using wire mesh. Simply putting a spike in front of the hole will not stop the pigeon from forcing its way into the hole.

• *Please note before blocking the hole you should ensure that no pigeons may be trapped. If you discover any pigeons please contact your local PICAS office at the following email address for assistance: enquiries@picasuk.com

• Every effort should be made to spike all possible landing sites. Pigeons can land on even the smallest piece of ledge or pipe. Snap spikes into pieces to finish off rows or spike small areas of pipes, etc.

• Window cleaners, builders with their ladders, scaffolders, painters and decorators have a habit of breaking the anti-roosting spikes. Warn them not to damage the spikes whilst working. If a spike is knocked off or damaged, replace it as soon as possible.