Bird wire is an almost invisible tensioned wire system that prevents  birds from perching in light pressure areas of infestation. Bird deterrent wires are a less aggressive-looking method of preventing pigeons from attempting to perch on narrow building features such as window sills and stone or brick ledges. They work by preventing birds from looking over ledges into potential feeding sites as well as discouraging them from settling or landing. Bird wire can be used for the following applications
  • Light pressure bird problems
  • New buildings where birds have not yet started to roost
  • Buildings where a discreet bird proofing method is required
  • Glass fronted buildings.
Nylon-coated wires are secured and tensioned between 100mm or 130mm tall stainless steel posts set at 1.3 meter centres and fixed into stone or brick using a 25mm nylon anchor plug. Pigeon wires are usually arrayed in two or three parallel rows to make it difficult for any bird to land and move around freely.
Supporting posts can also be powder-coated and welded to brackets for use on more fragile surfaces or where it is important to maintain a weather seal – such as on cladding panels or lead flashing. They can be fixed directly into stone and brick, but can also be mounted onto purpose-made brackets for fixing to cladding and leaded surfaces.
Gull Wire In the same way pigeon wires deter birds from perching near feeding sites, this heavy-duty version of the same system prevents gulls from settling and using ledges as daytime vantage points. The stronger wires and taller posts will stand up more readily to the weight of the larger birds and will cause them to look elsewhere for a perch. When installed correctly, the wires are a discreet and effective deterrent against pigeons and gulls.

Who fits this

We supply the products. We do not install them. Bird wire is tensioned work at height and is usually worth having fitted.

Need it installed? Request an installation quote and we will arrange it through our recommended installer, JG Pest Control.

Not sure who covers your job? Our bird control installers page sets out which group company fits what.

JG Pest Control surveys and installs post and wire systems and is the group’s bird division. For commercial proofing and guano clearance, Integrum Services covers that work, and Vergo covers bird control nationally. If you are fitting it yourself, everything described on this page is in stock and ships next day.

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