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We had been having a really bad time trying to discouage birds from nesting around our house. From doves, to pigeons, to robins, and finches ... they ALL were really persistent! (and messy!) We're fine with them nesting in our trees and bushes, but do not like having to clean up the porch and patio areas. The stainless steel spikes (when used alone) worked well enough to keep the larger doves away, but the robins actually sat in between the tynes! At one point, I momentarily considered getting a "pet" Falcon! (Not really, but you get the idea.) Amazon to the rescue! I purchased the Bird-x Bird Spikes, both in the PLASTIC version (it has bendable tynes) and the STAINLESS STEEL version (for strength), so that the two could be "nested" (pardon the pun) in such a way as to create a nicy, sturdy, "pin-cushion" effect. Both versions can be bended and snapped to desired length. I found that simply bending one of the steel tynes over the plastic strip was quite sufficient to hold it all together. This way, ALL sizes of birds would be discouraged. One goal was that the spikes stay securely in place, the other goal was that they COULD be taken down if desired (say, to sell the house). Not wanting to affix the plastic-steel spike combos with nails, glue, or caulk, I hit on a FANTASTIC IDEA: INDUSTRIAL VELCRO! I found it at a local craft store, where it listed being good to secure planting boxes onto porch rails, indoors or out. I cut the Industrial Velcro into small pieces, and left them fastened together. Positioning the velcro with the thicker side against the spike-unit, a simple bit of pressure allowed the whole thing to be safely, and securely affixed to the top of the pillars, and beneath of couple of roof gables, too. This way, if I ever chose to take them down, then later put them back up, I wouldn't have too much of a challenge remembering what went where. As long as the velcros were all facing the same way, all I would have to focus on would be the length of the strips. I did this all around the house in just about an hour. (This included positioning the ladder, climbing up and down, and so forth). BTW, I am a 60-year old gal and not particularly good with tools, but THIS was easy AND it didn't damage my manicure! For the record, the next day we had a windy hail storm and the spikes held in place! I still hear the birds chirp, but they are NOT nexting on MY house!

Easy to use and they are working.

I recently bought a set of these stainless steel bird barrier spike strips because I've had robins building nests on my new 4" x 3" downspouts. I don't have a problem with wildlife per se, but I wanted to discourage nest building so that, when I'm performing my lawn maintenance, I wouldn't disturb the birds as they were feeding their newly hatched offspring. The strips came bundled together in one box and I separated them gingerly so that I could prepare them to be installed. Two of the individual "V" shaped spike wire units were already separated from the plastic mounting hardware and were loose in the carton. I'm sure it takes a special piece of equipment to reinstall these once they come out, so you have to exercise some degree of care when handling these strips to avoid dislodging the spikes. In MY case, I used white vinyl clothes line to secure the strips in place onto the surface of the downspout under the soffit where nest building annually takes place. The strips can be easily trimmed to fit any area or the foot-long strips can be joined together if you have an area that's longer than 1 foot in length. The results: the robins won't go anywhere near these sites now that the strips are in place. The same cannot be said for small birds such as purple finches, who will build their nests on top of light fixture finials if given a chance. I have observed attempts at nest building within the spikes by these crafty little guys and proceeded to pull down the twigs before they had a chance to get settled in. A more dense array of spikes would probably be called for in order to ensure that no birds of any size could settle wherever these spikes are deployed. Overall, I rate these as practical and useful. Robins create a more massive, dirty mess to clean up once they get their nests built and I feel good that these deter them without injuring them. The price seems reasonable and I could not find these at my local home improvement stores, so once again Amazon came to the rescue. For a more permanent installation, the instructions recommend mounting these strips either with screws or adhesive. I recommend this product; just be careful not to dislodge any of the spikes while handling the Bird-X STS-10-R Stainless Bird Spikes Kit strips and you're pretty much good to go!

Solar light panel and birds have to land on the highest spot no matter what it is. They NEVER land on it NOW and that is all that matters, it is not covered with bird crap. Birds think my home is they're home and IT IS NOT> I pressure washed with a commercial washer 676 piles of bird droppings around my home on one weekend, 444 saturday to 676 on sunday. WHY count them nothing else to do because they do not just wash off, it is work to pressure wash them off. I have reduced it to about 20 now and then. They were everywhere. I even put a fake snake on a speaker under a deck and they made a nest right on the deck behind the gate? I pull the nest down every day there is a new one the next day, I guess they work over time with no pay? Even on the battery on my 8n Ford Tractor. And starlings ripped the soffit off my large garage and went inside. Then pushed it up in the corner of the roof peek. I filled that with great stuff? Every where. These things keep they AWAY from that spot. I keep them away from the rest of the spots.

Excellent, keeps American Robins off that side of my house above bedroom at 4:20am. Recommend to use stainless screws with rubber washers, and caulk under the strips to prevent water penetration. I just wish these were slightly more affordable.

Lo compré para evitar que las palomas caminaran en y alrededor de mis jardineras en una terraza. Buscaban anidar. Hasta ahora es el único producto que logra el objetivo. Pero tuve que poner muchas piezas, muy juntas. Prácticamente no dejar espacio entre ellas y entre las plantas. Si queda un espacio sin cubrir, las palomas logran posarse para anidar.

I wish I would've thought about checking out Amazon years ago. No more pigeons and the mess they leave .. YAYYY!!

Facile à installer. Jusqu'à présent aucun oiseau....Il reste à déterminer si ce sera résistant après un hiver.....

product works well