Product Manual

INSTALLATION
Stainless SPIKES can be mounted on any surface whether flat, curved or irregular, and on any material, whether masonry, metal, canvas,
glass or wood. 24” units affix quickly with SPIKES Special Adhesive, screws, nails,
wire ties, etc. Units may be “snapped” to fit lengths less than 24". Always firmly attach
Stainless SPIKES - never balance sections precariously or wedge them.
COVERAGE
Stainless SPIKES is only effective where applied; nearby unprotected areas
can encourage roosting. A working diagram while measuring will translate
into a well-covered installation.
Spacing: Measure the width of each area to be covered. For every 5"
of width, use one row of Stainless SPIKES; for fractions thereof, use one
row of SLIM Stainless SPIKES. For widths of 7” or more, use one row of
EXTRA WIDE Stainless SPIKES. The projections from Stainless SPIKES
should extend at least ½" past the exposed edge or edges of the area.
Correctly spaced installations for various
surface widths plus projections extending
exposed edge
Calculation of Linear Feet Needed: Measure the length of each area to be covered, allowing for curves or bends in the surface -
flexible Stainless SPIKES will follow easily. Based on length (multiply length by 2, 3, etc. if necessary for wider widths) order an
appropriate amount of Stainless SPIKES.
AFFIXING Stainless SPIKES TO SURFACES
Stainless SPIKES is versatile, and easily attached to surfaces of every size, shape and material. Use any of the following methods, or
devise your own.
 SPIKES Special Adhesive: Bond only to dry, clean surfaces,
when the temperature is between 32 ° F and 120 ° F. Apply a bead
of adhesive to underside of base. Firmly press Stainless SPIKES
onto surface so that it makes solid contact. Allow adhesive to dry
and form a "rivet" through the holes in the base.) Part #SSA
from Bird-X; one tube will affix approximately 20 feet of
Stainless SPIKES.
 Screws: Use #12 flat Phillips-head screws and a screwdriver
with a shaft of at least 4".
 Nails: Use 1/8" nails and a nail set.
 Wire Ties: Recommended for cabling, piping and thin railings.
 Clamps or Velcro
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: Use for temporary installations.
GUIDE TO EFFECTIVE INSTALLATIONS (Reread PRE-INSTALLATION.) Thorough and proper planning, installation and
follow-up maintenance are essential to bird control success.
Preparation: Clean, disinfect and repair surface if damaged. Wear protection to avoid health hazards. Remove overhanging
branches or foliage above the surface to be protected so birds cannot land to drop nesting material into Stainless SPIKES.
Thorough Coverage: Install on all existing and potential roosting areas, and as necessary to surfaces directly above the currently
infested areas, so that birds cannot drop debris into the Stainless SPIKES from these higher surfaces.
Creative Coverage: Cover all exposed surfaces, inside corners and crevices. Because birds are stubborn, this may require vertical,
sideways, diagonal or upside down mounting in addition to standard, right-side up mounting.