Installation Guide

Installation Instructions Enviro Spike
TM
Plastic
Caution!
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL ENVIRO SPIKE
PLASTIC. SPIKES ARE SHARP... BE SURE TO WEAR GLOVES AND SAFETY EYE WEAR. KEEP OUT
OF REACH OF CHILDREN AND PETS. DO NOT INSTALL WHERE HUMAN PHYSICAL CONTACT
IS POSSIBLE.
1. Thoroughly clean all surfaces before installing Bird Spikes.
Suggestion: Use a 10% bleach or ammonia solution to disinfect
the area. It is important that all debris is removed including
overhanging branches, leaves, and nesting materials before
disinfecting the area.
DUE TO INFECTIOUS DISEASES ASSOCIATED WITH BIRD FECES,
BE SURE TO USE EXTREME CARE WHEN REMOVING NESTS AND
DROPPINGS.
2. Determine method for attaching Bird Spike.
Spike Placement
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4. Adapting to Size:
Enviro Spike Plastic
TM
comes in 2 foot sections, but
can easily be cut down into smaller lengths if
needed using tin snips, wire cutters, a hacksaw,
etc.
If you have any questions regarding Bird Spike Installations call us at 1-800-392-6915 / 949-472-3122
for screw attachment
Underside view
Bird-B-Gone, Inc. 1-800-392-6915
www.birdbgone.com / email: [e-mail] Fax: [phone]
Inc.
®
All spikes are
4.39” tall
1”
4.39”
Adhesive: Run a bead line of adhesive down the underside of
the spike. Also put a dollop of adhesive on each screw hole,
adhesion. Outdoor construction adhesive can be used to
secure Bird Spikes down to a variety of surfaces.
Bird-B-Gone sells an adhesive meant for outdoor use. Each
tube will cover approx. 25 feet of spike. Silicone adhesives
are not recommended. For extra security, screw or bolt
down the spikes along with using an adhesive.
Screws: Use wood screws to secure Bird Spikes into a wood
surface. There are two sets of holes between each “fan” of
spikes. Screw strip into pre-drilled holes along the base.
Tie down: For pipes and other areas, secure spike strips with
zip ties by wrapping and securing the tie down around the
base of the strip.
- To prevent birds from nesting behind spike, leave no
more than 1” gap between the wall and the spike strip.
- To prevent birds from sitting on the ledge, leave a
minimum of 1/2” overhang between the tip of the spike
and front/leading edge.
- Wider ledges may require multiple rows.
*Bird Spikes are not recommended in areas where birds are nesting.
5”
5”
Ledge
1”
10” Ledge/Area