SPIKES NEEDLE STRIPS NOTHING COMES CLOSE! SM INSTRUCTION MANUAL Designed and manufactured by: 300 N. Oakley Blvd Chicago, IL 60612 USA Phone Fax E Mail Web 312-226-2473 312-226-2480 sales@bird-x.com www.bird-x.
INTRODUCTION Bird-X, Inc. is proud to announce the development of SPIKES Needle Strips, based on the latest in technology and materials. For more than 50 years, Bird-X, Inc. has been recognized worldwide as the Bird Control "X-Perts." Bird-X is the only company anywhere that sells a complete line of bird repelling products , including ultrasonic and sonic sound generators, visual scare devices, non-toxic chemical roosting inhibitors, iridescent diffraction foil, netting, and polycarbonate needle strips.
SPIKES Needle Strips is a one-piece mold of transparent (therefore unobtrusive) polycarbonate, including base and spikes projecting to one side. The mold is then ultrasonically welded to its mirror image so that spikes will project to both sides. "Branches" protrude from vertical projections to offer fuller coverage. Note: NARROW SPIKES is simply half the width of STANDARD SPIKES, in order to cover efficiently ledges less than 3" wide. SPECIFICATIONS - SPIKES Narrow Spikes: Width: 2.
Survey the birds. Gather specific data as to the type and population of birds, length of time of their residence, flight and time patterns, entries, exits and favorite areas, and nesting, feeding and roosting habits. Survey your property. Discover what the birds find attractive about your area (food, shelter, hidden recesses...), and whether the same conditions prevail in neighboring properties. Note overhangs or foliage above current infestations. Remove all inducements.
Spacing: Measure (accurately) the width in inches of each area to be covered. For every 4" of width, use one row of SPIKES; for fractions thereof, use one row of NARROW SPIKES (equivalent to one-half row of SPIKES). The projections from SPIKES should extend at least ½" past the exposed edge or edges of the area.
GUIDE TO EFFECTIVE INSTALLATIONS (Reread PRE-INSTALLATION.) Thorough and proper planning, installation and follow-up maintenance are essential to the success of a bird control program. Preparation: Surface must be properly cleaned, disinfected and repaired if damaged. During disinfecting, wear appropriate face, hand and body protection to avoid health hazards.
TROUBLE SHOOTING Bird-X is very proud to have built a reputation of trust with distributors and end users. Based on our experience, we offer the following information: Every bird infestation presents a unique challenge. No two problems are identical, as numerous variables affect each one.
TROUBLESHOOTING – CONTINUED Ensure that the installer has first read this manual and completely understands the installation procedure. Install sufficient linear feet of SPIKES Install sufficient rows of SPIKES on surfaces wider than 5" Ensure that non-yet-infested areas have been treated also. If pest birds are successfully routed from their original location only to move to a nearby untreated area, all efforts will have been in vain. Ensure that the infested area has been cleared of nests, debris, etc.
