{"id":14689,"date":"2025-09-21T09:00:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-21T09:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/blog?p=14689"},"modified":"2025-09-22T18:12:02","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T18:12:02","slug":"everything-need-know-bird-netting-spikes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/blog\/everything-need-know-bird-netting-spikes\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything you need to know about bird netting and spikes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While many of us deliberately attract birds to our gardens with feeders and baths, there are some we\u2019d rather avoid. The likes of gulls and pigeons are classified as pests and there\u2019s good reason for this.<\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their droppings can be a slip hazard, look unsightly and damage buildings<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They can become aggressive towards humans when protecting their young<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They flock together in large numbers which means that infestations can get out of hand very quickly<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They carry a number of diseases which can be harmful to us<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They\u2019re noisy&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their nesting materials can cause blockages to drains and pose a fire hazard&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean-up costs are high<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Preventing a bird infestation&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However what if you would like to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/birds\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prevent birds from nesting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we have a number of recommended solutions such as bird netting and spikes which are a fantastic deterrent and when installed correctly, are a great way to prevent infestations occurring in the first place. Below we list everything you need to know about bird netting and spikes so you can make the best decision for which is appropriate for your home or business.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Bird netting<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bird netting is one of the most popular methods used by pest control companies. A net is used to prevent birds from reaching certain areas (such as the roof or window ledges which is where they\u2019ll commonly nest).&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Pros<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It comes in many shapes and forms and is therefore well suited to all types of homes and commercial properties&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can also be used to protect agricultural crops&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a pond in your garden, nets can help protect your fish from hungry birds<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s subtle which will allow you to maintain the aesthetic quality of your home or office&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Netting doesn\u2019t cause any harm to the birds<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A single net can last as long as 10 years&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Cons<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different netting is needed for different bird species. This is to ensure that the hole is small enough to prevent the targeted species from entering the netted area. This can be an issue if you have more than one species roosting on your building. Unfortunately, opting for the smallest size possible isn\u2019t a simple solution either. If the gaps in the netting are too small, bigger birds such as pigeons will simply be able to walk over it so it won\u2019t act as much of a deterrent. If you have multiple species nesting at your property, please speak to your local pest controller who will be able to advise you about the various different <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/birds\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bird proofing solutions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> we offer<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Bird spikes&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bird control spikes consists of long, needle-like rods which are attached to building ledges, street lighting and commercial signage to prevent unwanted birds from perching or nesting.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Pros<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a highly effective way of preventing birds from perching or nesting on certain areas of your building<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s discreet<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a humane method which gently pushes the birds off balance which forces them to go elsewhere&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be fitted on any part of your premises where birds are likely to settle&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s easy to install (please use a professional when trying to install bird spikes at a height)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long lasting and safe for the environment&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can be used on virtually any surface including brick, plastic, stone, wood, metal and even canvas<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Cons&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spikes can gather feathers, droppings or nesting materials so will need to be cleaned if this happens&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The spacing between the spikes can allow smaller birds such as starlings to continue to perch<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If installed incorrectly, spikes can be dangerous. Please always use a professional&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To book your free, no obligation pest control audit today, please <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get in touch with Prokill.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We\u2019ll put you in touch with your local pest controller who will be able to contain the problem quickly and safely. Alternatively you can call us on 0800 328 9354 with any questions at all.<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While many of us deliberately attract birds to our gardens with feeders and baths, there are some we\u2019d rather avoid. The likes of gulls and pigeons are classified as pests and there\u2019s good reason for this. 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