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0 items - £0Before buying seagull spikes as a deterrent, carefully consider these questions:
- Are they big and strong enough to deter seagulls, which outsize most birds?
- Does the manufacturer use weather-resistant materials, crucial for coastal areas?
- Are they humane?
This article will explore all of these points in more detail below.
| Before you read on: At BirdControl.UK.com, we sell three different types of commercial-grade seagull spikes designed for effective and humane seagull deterrence. They are ideal for preventing seagulls from roosting and nesting on ledges, roofs, fences, signs and other problem areas. Click on each product for detailed information on application, installation, specification guidelines and everything else — contact us today if you have any questions. We offer volume discounts and won’t be beaten on price. 5-10 year warranties available. View: our seagull bird control spikes technical data sheet.  Contact Us now — we’ll answer any questions you have about bird control. |
Do bird spikes have to be a certain size and strength to deter seagulls?
Yes. Seagulls are larger and stronger than most other birds in the UK. They also have longer legs, and so can pass easily over shorter or less dense bird spikes.
Seagulls are also very persistent and determined, and their greater weight allows them to potentially flatten or bend bird spikes designed for pigeons, starlings or sparrows — so seagull bird spikes will have to be more robust.
Seagull bird spikes should also be angled outwards and upwards rather than pointing straight up. This makes it harder for seagulls to land. Spikes angled this way also protect a larger area from seagull landings.
| All of our seagull bird spikes are a minimum of six inches (155mm/165mm). We recommend that you choose spikes of at least five inches tall to deter seagulls. You can read more about our products in our technical data sheet here. |
| Feature | Good Seagull Bird Spike | Bad Seagull Bird Spike |
| Material | Stainless steel | Thin plastic |
| Height | At least 5 inches/12.cm tall | Fewer than 4 inches/10cm |
| Thickness/Strength | Thick, sturdy spikes | Thin, easily bendable spikes |
| Spacing/Density | Dense spike arrangement; narrow spacing. Spikes angled outwards. | Wide spacing, sparse spike arrangement. All spikes pointing straight up. |
Are plastic or metal bird spikes better for seagulls — and which one is more weather resistant?
Stainless steel is the most commonly recommended material for coastal regions because it is resistant to corrosion, salt and moisture.
Products such as this small species plastic bird spike are great for preventing small garden birds from perching. But we would not recommend them for coastal areas.
How do I make sure my seagull bird spikes will work effectively and are installed correctly?
A few things you’ll need to consider are:
- If your property is in a ‘high pressure or high traffic area’. If you are infested with seagulls, then you might need more specialist seagull bird spikes or installation information to get the job done.
If this is the case, contact us on 01539720950 for specialist advice. - The different materials you’ll want to fix seagull bird spikes to. For example, concrete, metal, wood — as this will dictate the fixing type and adhesives used.
- The shape of the surface that needs protecting. Curved and angled areas are challenging and, in our opinion, require specialist, expert installation.
| At BirdControl.UK.com we sell quality commercial bird spikes that come with a full guarantee, unlike cheaper and inferior products that are sold on the internet. Our seagull bird spikes will protect linear surfaces including ridge tiles, parapets, ledges, gutters, beams, pipes, signs and more — and will last for over twenty years if installed correctly. For best results get professional help. We offer a bird spike installation service. For a quotation please enquire online or give us a call to book a free survey. |
How do I ensure my seagull bird spikes are humane?
Make sure the seagull bird spikes you purchase are:
- Blunt at the edges, not sharp. So the birds won’t get injured if they brush past them.
- Installed properly. If they aren’t installed properly, seagulls and other birds may land and get trapped. Good installation deters seagulls from landing at all.
- From a reputable, fully trained and BPCA insured company.
- Described specifically as bird ‘deterrents’.
Follow these points and you can be confident your bird spikes will be a humane deterrence to seagulls.
Final thoughts.
Unfortunately, there’s no shortage of brittle, ineffective and inhuman bird spikes sold online. Even websites like Amazon can host third-party vendors that sell spikes that could fail to deter seagulls and harm them in the process.
This can be for all sorts of reasons. Such dodgy bird spikes may have:
- Flimsy bases that are uneven or poorly moulded, making them difficult to install securely. And if they aren’t UV protected, they could degrade quickly in sunlight.
- Irregular or shape spikes, which may injure birds.
- The wrong specifications. Spikes that are too short or too widely spaced will not deter seagulls properly. Some cheap marketplace options may even give incorrect specifications.
It’s best to buy from a professional company and have your bird spikes installed by professionals. Be weary of ‘too good to be true’ prices. You will end up paying a lot more in the long-run.
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FAQs.
Do bird spikes hurt seagulls?
No. Proper, professional seagull bird spikes from a reputable company will deter seagulls from landing and will not harm them even as they brush past the tips of the ‘spikes’. However, some cheap marketplace products may be harmful — so be careful what you purchase and stick with the professionals.
Are bird spikes legal?
Yes. They are legal. But if installed incorrectly they can cause unnecessary harm to protected birds and even people — which is against the law. When in doubt, have a professional and fully insured team install the spikes.
