Guides

Our bird control guides help you choose the right product, work out what it will cost, fit it yourself and stay on the right side of the law. Start with the section that matches your question.

Costs

Bird spike costs: price per metre and installation: bird spike prices per metre by ledge width, what else you need to fit them, a worked example, and what decides the cost of having them fitted.

How much does it cost to pigeon proof solar panels?: what it costs to pigeon proof solar panels yourself with a complete mesh kit, and what decides the price of having it fitted.

How much does it cost to cap a chimney?: what it costs to cap a disused chimney, and the cheaper bird guards to use instead when the chimney is still in use.

Choosing and fitting

Bird control supplies: the full range and how to choose it: which product solves which problem, from the width of a ledge to whether a solar panel frame has an underside lip.

How to fit bird spikes: choosing the spike by ledge width, what you need, and a step by step fitting guide for ledges, gutters, pipes, windows and ridges.

Solar mesh installation: how to fit solar panel bird mesh with clips, without drilling into the panel frame.

SolarGuard adjustable spike installation: how to fit SolarGuard adjustable spikes around solar panels without drilling.

Bird spikes for rental properties: why bird control matters for Airbnb and rental properties, and where spikes are usually fitted.

Seagulls and other species

How to keep seagulls away from your roof and chimney: which seagull deterrent to use on ridges, chimneys, ledges, flat roofs and open sites, with prices, a worked example, and when the law lets you fit it.

What to know before buying seagull spikes: the size, strength and materials that matter when you choose spikes for gulls.

You can also browse our products by the bird you need to deter: pigeon, seagull, starling, sparrow and pheasant.

Comparisons and new guides

What Size Bird Netting Do I Need for a Balcony or Courtyard?: Use 50mm mesh netting to keep pigeons out of a balcony or courtyard. Mesh size by bird, how to measure the area, cut-to-size or pre-cut, colours and the fixings you need.

Do Solar Panel Mesh Clips Damage the Panels?: Solar panel mesh clips are designed to fit without drilling. How each clip attaches, lip or no lip, how many you need and which clip or kit to buy.

Do Fake Owls and Birds of Prey Scare Pigeons Away?: Fake owls and birds of prey can help scare pigeons away, especially decoys that move and are moved regularly. What the research says, how to get the best results and which decoy to buy.

Do Ultrasonic Bird Deterrents Work on Pigeons?: Ultrasonic deterrents can help, up to a point, as part of a wider plan. What the research shows, the models with audible calls or strobe, and where proofing fits.

Do Hawk Kites Work on Pigeons and Gulls?: Hawk kites can help keep pigeons and gulls off open ground and roofs. What the research shows, how to get the best results and what to pair a kite with.

Does Bird Repellent Gel Work on Pigeons?: Yes, gel can work well on pigeons on ledges, sills and signs. What the studies found, how to get the best results and which gel to buy, with prices checked 19 October 2026.

Ultrasonic vs Visual Bird Scarers: Which Should You Choose?: Use an ultrasonic deterrent for a defined, unobstructed space with power, such as a balcony or canopy, and visual scarers such as hawk kites, owl decoys and reflective ribbon for gardens, open ground and large flat roofs.

Post and Wire vs Bird Spikes for Ledges: Use bird spikes where pigeons or gulls roost on a ledge, or return to nest sites once the nest is empty, and post and wire where pressure is light, the building is new or glass fronted, or the proofing needs to be almost invisible.

Bird Gel vs Bird Spikes: Which Is Better?: Use bird spikes on plain ledges, sills and parapets for the lowest cost per metre, and bird repellent gel on cornices, signs, angled surfaces and listed buildings where you want a low profile treatment with no drilling.

Solar Panel Mesh vs Spikes: Which Should You Use?: Use solar panel mesh when your panels have a lip on the underside or you want to close the gap completely, and solar spikes when the frames have no lip, the roof is uneven or profiled, or pigeon pressure is heavy.

The law

Bird control and the law: all wild birds in the UK are protected. What the general licences permit in 2026, why gulls are the case everybody gets wrong, and the nesting seasons that decide when work can happen.

Installation

Bird control installers: who fits what we supply: EnviroGuard supplies bird control products and does not install them. If you would rather have the work done for you, this page explains how to request installation and which installer suits your building, sector and timing.

Product specifications

Solar Panel – Installation

Bird Netting – Specification

Post and Wire – Specification

Bird Spikes – Specification

Gel Bird Repellent – Specification

Daddi Long Legs – Specification