Are you troubled by messy branches, bird droppings, and feathers on your walls, platforms, drainage pipes, and solar panels? Are you troubled by not knowing how to choose the right type of bird spike? In the following guide, I will give you a detailed introduction to the types of bird spikes and their usage scenarios.
Bird Spikes Classified by Material
These bird spikes are entirely made of 201/304/316 stainless steel, making them sturdy and durable, with seawater-level corrosion resistance and a service life of over 20 years.
They consist of stainless steel spikes and a stainless steel base, with the spikes arranged in a radial or comb-like pattern. The tips of the spikes are blunted, preventing birds from landing while not causing any harm to their feet.
Stainless steel bird spikes (also called stainless steel pigeon spikes) are commonly used on the eaves of high-rise buildings, curtain walls, bridges, billboards, airports, substations, communication towers, drainage ditches, and the edges of solar panels.
The most representative examples are gutter bird spikes and solar panel bird spikes.
They consist of stainless steel spikes and a polycarbonate base, making them resistant to oxidation, sun exposure, and providing electrical insulation.
Stainless steel spikes are inserted into the pre-drilled holes in the PC base at an angle of 45–60°, arranged radially or in a comb-like pattern. The back of the base has a groove for glue or bolt holes for gluing, screwing, or binding installation. The polycarbonate base can be easily bent and cut, allowing for easy installation even on uneven surfaces.
PC base stainless steel bird spikes are commonly used on building facades, eaves, signs, bridges, drainage systems, solar panel edges, substations, and other scenarios. They have a lifespan of 10-15 years and are widely considered the most cost-effective general-purpose bird spike solution.
This type of pigeon spike is made from a single piece of injection-molded polycarbonate, making it lightweight, non-conductive, and corrosion-resistant.
Plastic bird spikes can be made in various colors (red, blue, black, brown, white, transparent), offering both low cost and visually concealed, they are particularly suitable for urban architectural settings where high aesthetic standards are required.
Plastic bird spikes are suitable for use on window sills, fences, pipes, billboards, high-voltage power line towers, communication base stations, and other scenarios.
Bird Spikes Classified by Structure/Morphology
1.Radial Bird Spikes:
They consist of a stainless steel or plastic base and several stainless steel spikes. The spikes are arranged in a hemispherical or fan-shaped pattern on the base, with their tips pointing in different spatial directions, forming an irregular “three-dimensional barrier” that prevents birds from finding a stable foothold.
The needle tips are blunted (R≈0.2 mm), causing only discomfort to birds without puncturing or harming them, thus achieving humane deterrence.
2.Flexible Strip Type Bird Spikes:
In this type of bird spike, the spikes are parallel to the base.
The base is made of stainless steel or polycarbonate and features evenly spaced spikes along its entire length. Some types of bird spikes have extendable spikes, allowing them to conform to uneven roof edges without leaving gaps. They can be bent by hand, easily adapting to uneven roof surfaces and walls to form a barrier. They are commonly used on the edges of solar panels, window sills, and gutters.
3.Spirals Ring Type Bird Spikes:
These bird spikes use a single spike fixed in a spiral shape onto a plastic base, designed to prevent birds from landing. The design abandons the spike shape, ensuring it won’t cause any harm to birds.
They are commonly used on windowsills, roofs, and walls.
4.Magnetic Composite Resin Bird Spikes:
This is a new type of bird spike, featuring a magnetic base and a surface with multiple holes. The spikes can be inserted directly into the holes to prevent birds from landing.
It has a wide range of uses and can be applied in various settings such as gardens, ponds, orchards, power towers, and fields.
After reading the above guide, I believe you have gained some understanding of the types of bird spikes.
Conclusion
After reading the above guide, I believe you have gained some understanding of the types of bird spikes. If you want to choose a suitable bird thorn application for your project, please contact us! We will provide you with the most accurate and effective recommendations to solve your bird spike problems.