Birdgo 100m 0.7mm Plastic Coated Stainless Steel Bird Wire - Discreet Prevention Wire to Stop Pigeons from Landing on Ledges

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Cut the Galvanised solar panel pigeon proofing wire mesh or weld mesh into six-foot lengths and straighten it before getting onto the roof. ridge tiles and architectural features such as balustrades and string courses. Where the system is provided on masonry or wood, the vertical If the horizontal base of the (wooden/UPVC) window frame itself is wide, as is often the case on period properties, it may be worth considering protecting this area with another wire as it is not uncommon for a pigeon to perch or roost on the base of the frame once the sill has been fully protected. This is particularly the case if the pigeon/s has been using the sill for overnight roosting for some considerable time or has previously bred on the windowsill. All the pipework can be easily protected using DIY pigeon deterrent options and these installations are described in the exposed external pipework section of this document. All windows and windowsills can be easily protected using DIY options and these installations are described in the windows and windowsills section of this document.

If you are operating a business, this puts you at risk of being liable for injuries that occur due to the droppings. It might sound unlikely to happen, but it’s better to be safe than sorry. The industry standard method of protecting exposed pipework is to use anti-roosting spikes. A good quality spike should be sourced from a reputable company on the Internet and the product can then be DIY installed as described above. They aren’t large enough to be a huge eyesore but will get the job done if you have too many pigeons bothering you on a regular basis. The spikes are highly effective and come in several sizes. 3. Electronic Pest Chaser This kit includes the following items and is sufficient to install a double run of wire on a surface of up to 30 metres: For the most humane deterrent to pigeons, be sure to choose the right device for your location and the extent of your pigeon problem. Why Might You Need to Deter Pigeons?species are to be deterred from the same perch, a series of wires at different heights should help to on Dormer Window It is these areas directly beneath the overhang/guttering of the dormer that are the most favoured roosting areas for pigeons. The slope can be constructed from any material but the smoother and more frictionless it is the more effective it will be. A piece of UPVC is ideal as it is light, easy to install and even if provided at a relatively passive angle a pigeon will be unable to perch upon it. Many dormer windows are constructed from UPVC and therefore this material will blend in. UPVC off-cuts can be sourced, normally free of charge, from a company that manufactures UPVC windows. If a material such as plywood is used it will be necessary to provide it at a steeper angle to ensure that the slope is steep enough so that pigeons cannot perch upon it. The principle of this installation is the same as a commercially available product called a post and wire system. Thin steel wires (or fishing line) are installed approximately 3” above the windowsill, spanning the windowsill from side to side and fixed to the side wall of the window recess. When a pigeon attempts to land on the windowsill its feet will touch the wire, the wire will then move making the pigeon feel unsafe and the bird will abort the landing. This is a very simple but effective control option. You might have guessed this one. Pigeons need to go somewhere, so why not exactly where they live and sleep?

You also want to choose one that is sturdy and will stay in place if it’s windy or rainy outside. 2. Bird SpikesThe best means of estimating how many pigeons you have roosting on your property, and more importantly where they are roosting, is to survey the building after dark once the birds have returned to their roosts. Walk all the way around the building with a good flashlight and look at the entire property in as much detail as is possible. Pigeons are commonly found on exposed pipework, windowsills and architectural features, but will rarely be found on exposed roof areas or on guttering after dark. This is because pigeons will always look for a roost that provides some degree of protection from the elements, even if it is only the overhang of a gutter or soffit. If the survey of the building confirms that you have a significant number of pigeons roosting on external features then, prior to installing pigeon deterrents, it may be wise to inform your neighbour what action you intend to take as some or all of the displaced pigeons may move to the adjoining building. system is based on tension the foundation for the post must be solid. Post and wire pigeon wire systems are commonly installed on windowsills, ledges, The other option involves meshing the entire window with galvanized wire mesh held in place with silicone. Once you know the reasons why pigeons are considered pests, you can determine if you’re dealing with any of these issues and can choose the deterrent that best meets your needs.

If a baton framework is to be used then the baton will have to be cut to form a frame that will fit comfortably onto the flat fascia of the window frame. The baton frame should then be offered up to the window frame and installed by drilling into the mortar joints and inserting a Rawlplug and screw. The frame should only require 3 or 4 screws to complete the installation as the frame will be supporting little weight. Once the baton is in situ, and it has been treated with a preservative or painted, the mesh can be stapled directly onto the baton. This completes the installation. Again, like all other exclusion techniques, ultimately a slide will simply move the bird to another convenient location in your structure. If that is all you need, physical exclusion could be the answer to your pigeon problems. If you need more than what is described here, you may need to consider abatement strategies (such as pigeon birth control) to reduce the bird numbers to an acceptable level. Learn more about pigeon control alternatives: Accessing areas at height can be dangerous and not always possible without the use of specialist equipment and therefore we would only recommend the use of a ladder on a conventional two-storey house and only once a health and safety risk assessment has been undertaken. Where accessing and carrying out work to a soffit we would strongly recommend that a suitable platform, such as a scaffold tower or static scaffold, be used. Once you have identified the areas where the pigeons are roosting those areas must be protected with deterrents. It is very important, however, to protect all other external areas of the building that offer the potential for roosting or breeding as the birds are likely to move straight to these areas once displaced. While they may cause some discomfort to the pigeon, these spikes won’t cause lasting harm and are a simple way to deter the birds from landing on your home or business.Make sure you choose the right gauge for pigeons so that they aren’t able to land. 6. Pigeon Slides The most straightforward DIY method of stopping pigeons perching on horizontal pipework is to install a thin piece of plywood, or any other similar material, above and sloping down over the pipe at such an angle that pigeons will be unable to continue to perch on the pipe. The installation will be a permanent fix once installed and may actually improve the aesthetics of your property by merit of hiding ugly pipework. So how do you go about understanding which of these pigeon-related problems it is that you are experiencing? Over the period of a few days watch the movements of the pigeons and observe if they are active on the property throughout the day or whether they are only there first thing in the morning and then again an hour or two before dusk. If most of the activity is seen during the daytime, particularly on the upper reaches of the building (i.e. roof areas or top-storey windowsills and guttering), and there is no obvious sign of the birds on the property after dusk or during darkness, then it is likely that you are experiencing a daytime perching problem where the birds are using your property as a vantage point to exploit a food source. If, however, there is increased pigeon activity in the late afternoon or early evening and then again at dawn, with only limited pigeon activity during daylight hours, then it is likely that the birds are roosting overnight and/or possibly breeding on your property. An electronic pest chaser is easy to install – simply plug it in and place it where you want it. In no time at all, you’ll have deterred many pests from bothering you. 4. Bird Repellent Gel

A combination of DIY options, as described above, alongside products such as anti-roosting spikes will provide the most cost-effective and the most comprehensive protection. Once the screw hooks have been installed a small spring should be hooked onto each one. The fishing line or steel wire should then be attached to the other end of each spring and pulled as tight as possible without stretching the springs. Each span of wire or line should be able to take the full weight of a pigeon landing in the centre of the span without the wire or line touching the sill, therefore tension is critically important. If, once provided, the wire does ground on the sill when a bird lands upon it, it will then be necessary to raise the height of the screw hook or to further tension the line or wire. It is extremely important to remember, however, that if the line or wire is too high pigeons will simply walk underneath it. Many commercially available systems fail to be effective for this very reason. The wire is easy to install and won’t hinder the look of your building since it’s so thin and hard to see.

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Using plastic bird decoys on your home or business is an easy and safe way to keep pigeons from landing on the roof or ledges. Bird wire acts as an effective solution for preventing birds like seagulls, crows, and pigeons from landing and causing a nuisance. You will tend to find bird wire being used on the edge of rooftops, window sills, parapets, beams, pipes, balustrades, and they are frequently used to protect historic buildings and stately homes. Post & Wire SystemThe post and wire pigeon wire system is renowned for failing, in some cases only days after installation. This is generally due to poor quality installations. It is Anti-roosting spikes stand higher, once installed on a flat surface, than the wire-based system previously described so it will not be possible to install the spikes directly onto the sill as they will interfere with the window opening and closing. The anti-roosting spikes will therefore need to be installed directly onto the base of the frame of the window itself horizontally. Please note that the anti-roosting spikes will need to be glued/attached to the base of the wooden/UPVC/alloy frame of the individual window, not the window frame. This will ensure that when the window is closed the anti-roosting spikes will protect the windowsill and prevent pigeons landing on the sill. Naturally, poo-coated solar panels do not perform as efficiently as their clean counterparts, so there’ll be a steady drop in the amount of energy they’re producing.