{ "count": 527, "faqs": [ { "question": "Is my personal information secure?", "answer": "Yes, we use industry-standard encryption and secure payment gateways to protect your information.", "source": "general", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/contact/" }, { "question": "How can I contact customer support?", "answer": "You can reach us via email at theteam@mybirdspikes.co.uk or through our AI chat.", "source": "general", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/contact/" }, { "question": "Do I need an account to place an order?", "answer": "No, you can checkout as a guest. However, creating an account allows for faster checkout and order tracking.", "source": "general", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/contact/" }, { "question": "When will I receive my refund?", "answer": "Refunds are processed within 24-48 hours after the returned item is received and inspected.", "source": "general", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/contact/" }, { "question": "How do I start a return?", "answer": "Visit our Returns Center https://gutterguards.net.nz/terms-conditions/returns-policy or contact customer support to initiate the process.", "source": "general", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/contact/" }, { "question": "What is your return policy?", "answer": "We offer a 15-day return window on most items. Products must be unused and in original packaging.", "source": "general", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/contact/" }, { "question": "How can I track my order?", "answer": "Once your order ships, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a tracking link.", "source": "general", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/contact/" }, { "question": "Can I modify or cancel my order after it's placed?", "answer": "Orders can only be modified or canceled within 1 hour of placement. Please contact our support team as soon as possible.", "source": "general", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/contact/" }, { "question": "How do I place an order?", "answer": "Simply browse our products, add items to your cart, and proceed to checkout. Follow the prompts to enter shipping details and payment information.", "source": "general", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/contact/" }, { "question": "I HAVEN'T RECEIVED MY ORDER YET! IS IT LOST?", "answer": "If you have any concerns with your order, please contact our support team by email and they will be glad to assist you. Most emails are answered within 1 business day. Support Team: theteam@mybirdspikes.co.uk", "source": "general", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/contact/" }, { "question": "HOW DO I KNOW IF MY ORDER HAS BEEN SHIPPED?", "answer": "Once your order is shipped, it will be marked as complete in our database and you will receive a confirmation email with a tracking number.", "source": "general", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/contact/" }, { "question": "DO YOU HAVE A SHOP LOCATION?", "answer": "We are a “online supplier”, with no physical shop or premises. In this way, we are able to pass our considerable savings directly to you.", "source": "general", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/contact/" }, { "question": "DO I GET A RECEIPT FOR MY ORDER?", "answer": "You will be sent a receipt for your order by email after payment is made. You will also receive a confirmation email with a tracking number once your item has been shipped.", "source": "general", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/contact/" }, { "question": "WHAT ARE YOUR DELIVERY OPTIONS AND HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?", "answer": "EUROPE: Free delivery, 5-7 days Other countries: Free delivery, 7-10 days OUR DELIVERY PARTNERS", "source": "general", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/contact/" }, { "question": "WHAT CURRENCY ARE THE PRICES DISPLAYED IN?", "answer": "All of our prices are displayed in £ GBP", "source": "general", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/contact/" }, { "question": "WHICH PAYMENT METHODS ARE ACCEPTED?", "answer": "We currently only accept credit card payments, PayPal & Crypto currency. More payment methods will be added in the future.", "source": "general", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/contact/" }, { "question": "Why will spikes not fix my solar panel problem?", "answer": "Because the birds are not perching on the panels, they are nesting in the gap underneath. There is no perch to remove, so a spike has nothing to do.", "source": "Solar Panel Bird Proofing | Bird Mesh For Solar Panels | Bird Netting For Solar Panels - 30m roll", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/solar-panel-bird-proofing/" }, { "question": "What is actually under there?", "answer": "A warm, sheltered, predator free cavity a few centimetres deep across the whole slope. From a pigeon's point of view it is close to ideal.", "source": "Solar Panel Bird Proofing | Bird Mesh For Solar Panels | Bird Netting For Solar Panels - 30m roll", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/solar-panel-bird-proofing/" }, { "question": "Is it only about the mess?", "answer": "No. Nesting material holds moisture against the roof, blocks the airflow the panels need, and can work into cable runs.", "source": "Solar Panel Bird Proofing | Bird Mesh For Solar Panels | Bird Netting For Solar Panels - 30m roll", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/solar-panel-bird-proofing/" }, { "question": "What do I measure?", "answer": "The perimeter of the array, not its area. This is an edge job.", "source": "Solar Panel Bird Proofing | Bird Mesh For Solar Panels | Bird Netting For Solar Panels - 30m roll", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/solar-panel-bird-proofing/" }, { "question": "How does it fix on?", "answer": "Stainless steel clips onto the panel frame. The roof is not drilled and neither are the panels.", "source": "Solar Panel Bird Proofing | Bird Mesh For Solar Panels | Bird Netting For Solar Panels - 30m roll", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/solar-panel-bird-proofing/" }, { "question": "Why does not drilling the panels matter?", "answer": "Because drilling a panel will normally void its warranty. It is the single most expensive mistake on this job.", "source": "Solar Panel Bird Proofing | Bird Mesh For Solar Panels | Bird Netting For Solar Panels - 30m roll", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/solar-panel-bird-proofing/" }, { "question": "Will it damage my roof?", "answer": "No, because nothing is fixed into the roof. That is the point of clipping to the frame.", "source": "Solar Panel Bird Proofing | Bird Mesh For Solar Panels | Bird Netting For Solar Panels - 30m roll", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/solar-panel-bird-proofing/" }, { "question": "Will it affect panel performance?", "answer": "No. It closes the edge gap; it does not shade the cells or block the airflow behind them.", "source": "Solar Panel Bird Proofing | Bird Mesh For Solar Panels | Bird Netting For Solar Panels - 30m roll", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/solar-panel-bird-proofing/" }, { "question": "There are already birds nesting under there.", "answer": "Then it must be cleared first, outside the nesting season. Closing the gap with a nest inside traps birds, which is inhumane and, if the nest is active, unlawful.", "source": "Solar Panel Bird Proofing | Bird Mesh For Solar Panels | Bird Netting For Solar Panels - 30m roll", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/solar-panel-bird-proofing/" }, { "question": "When should I have it done?", "answer": "Outside the nesting season, so the array is cleared and closed before the birds return.", "source": "Solar Panel Bird Proofing | Bird Mesh For Solar Panels | Bird Netting For Solar Panels - 30m roll", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/solar-panel-bird-proofing/" }, { "question": "Can I fit it myself?", "answer": "On a ground mounted array, possibly. On a roof, no. It is work at height on an electrical installation and needs someone competent on both.", "source": "Solar Panel Bird Proofing | Bird Mesh For Solar Panels | Bird Netting For Solar Panels - 30m roll", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/solar-panel-bird-proofing/" }, { "question": "Is it visible from the ground?", "answer": "Barely. Black mesh under a dark array reads as shadow.", "source": "Solar Panel Bird Proofing | Bird Mesh For Solar Panels | Bird Netting For Solar Panels - 30m roll", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/solar-panel-bird-proofing/" }, { "question": "What is the mesh made of?", "answer": "Galvanised welded steel with a black PVC coating, with stainless steel fasteners.", "source": "Solar Panel Bird Proofing | Bird Mesh For Solar Panels | Bird Netting For Solar Panels - 30m roll", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/solar-panel-bird-proofing/" }, { "question": "Will it rust?", "answer": "The mesh is galvanised and PVC coated and the fasteners are stainless. It is specified for permanent outdoor exposure.", "source": "Solar Panel Bird Proofing | Bird Mesh For Solar Panels | Bird Netting For Solar Panels - 30m roll", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/solar-panel-bird-proofing/" }, { "question": "Will it survive wind?", "answer": "Yes, though wind under an array works at anything fixed around the edge. Check the clips after the first winter.", "source": "Solar Panel Bird Proofing | Bird Mesh For Solar Panels | Bird Netting For Solar Panels - 30m roll", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/solar-panel-bird-proofing/" }, { "question": "Which birds does it stop?", "answer": "Pigeons mainly, and gulls where they can get under a raised array.", "source": "Solar Panel Bird Proofing | Bird Mesh For Solar Panels | Bird Netting For Solar Panels - 30m roll", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/solar-panel-bird-proofing/" }, { "question": "Will it stop smaller birds?", "answer": "It closes the gap, so yes, provided the mesh is sized for the opening. Tell us what you have and we will confirm.", "source": "Solar Panel Bird Proofing | Bird Mesh For Solar Panels | Bird Netting For Solar Panels - 30m roll", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/solar-panel-bird-proofing/" }, { "question": "Can I use ordinary bird netting instead?", "answer": "Netting is softer and less durable in that position. Coated steel mesh at an array edge holds its shape against wind and against birds pushing at it.", "source": "Solar Panel Bird Proofing | Bird Mesh For Solar Panels | Bird Netting For Solar Panels - 30m roll", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/solar-panel-bird-proofing/" }, { "question": "How long does it last?", "answer": "It is specified for permanent outdoor use. The clips are the part to inspect rather than the mesh.", "source": "Solar Panel Bird Proofing | Bird Mesh For Solar Panels | Bird Netting For Solar Panels - 30m roll", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/solar-panel-bird-proofing/" }, { "question": "Does it need maintenance?", "answer": "Check the clips after the first winter, and after any severe weather.", "source": "Solar Panel Bird Proofing | Bird Mesh For Solar Panels | Bird Netting For Solar Panels - 30m roll", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/solar-panel-bird-proofing/" }, { "question": "Will it stop leaves and debris too?", "answer": "It reduces what blows in, though that is not its purpose.", "source": "Solar Panel Bird Proofing | Bird Mesh For Solar Panels | Bird Netting For Solar Panels - 30m roll", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/solar-panel-bird-proofing/" }, { "question": "Is it suitable for a flat roof array?", "answer": "Usually yes, and a raised flat roof array often has a larger gap and a worse problem.", "source": "Solar Panel Bird Proofing | Bird Mesh For Solar Panels | Bird Netting For Solar Panels - 30m roll", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/solar-panel-bird-proofing/" }, { "question": "What about ground mounted panels?", "answer": "Yes, and that is the one case most people can safely fit themselves.", "source": "Solar Panel Bird Proofing | Bird Mesh For Solar Panels | Bird Netting For Solar Panels - 30m roll", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/solar-panel-bird-proofing/" }, { "question": "Do I need one kit or several?", "answer": "It depends on the perimeter. Send us the array dimensions and we will tell you.", "source": "Solar Panel Bird Proofing | Bird Mesh For Solar Panels | Bird Netting For Solar Panels - 30m roll", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/solar-panel-bird-proofing/" }, { "question": "Will my installer mind?", "answer": "They should be pleased, provided nothing is drilled. If you have a maintenance contract, tell them what you are doing.", "source": "Solar Panel Bird Proofing | Bird Mesh For Solar Panels | Bird Netting For Solar Panels - 30m roll", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/solar-panel-bird-proofing/" }, { "question": "Do you install it?", "answer": "No, we supply only. For roof work, use someone qualified for height and for PV.", "source": "Solar Panel Bird Proofing | Bird Mesh For Solar Panels | Bird Netting For Solar Panels - 30m roll", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/solar-panel-bird-proofing/" }, { "question": "Is it worth doing before there is a problem?", "answer": "Yes, and it is far cheaper than clearing an established colony, which is a scaffolding job.", "source": "Solar Panel Bird Proofing | Bird Mesh For Solar Panels | Bird Netting For Solar Panels - 30m roll", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/solar-panel-bird-proofing/" }, { "question": "How much is delivery?", "answer": "Free on orders over £75. Below that it is £22, and there is no minimum order.", "source": "Solar Panel Bird Proofing | Bird Mesh For Solar Panels | Bird Netting For Solar Panels - 30m roll", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/solar-panel-bird-proofing/" }, { "question": "Can I return it?", "answer": "Yes. You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, and everything we sell is a standard stock item so that applies to the whole range.", "source": "Solar Panel Bird Proofing | Bird Mesh For Solar Panels | Bird Netting For Solar Panels - 30m roll", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/solar-panel-bird-proofing/" }, { "question": "Who do I ask if my question is not here?", "answer": "Email theteam@mybirdspikes.co.uk. Tell us the bird, the surface and roughly the size of the area, and we can usually answer in one reply.", "source": "Solar Panel Bird Proofing | Bird Mesh For Solar Panels | Bird Netting For Solar Panels - 30m roll", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/solar-panel-bird-proofing/" }, { "question": "Do fake owls actually work?", "answer": "Briefly. Birds respond strongly for a few days and then habituate. That is what static decoys do, and we would rather say so than let you find out.", "source": "Fake Owl Decoy | Bird Scarecrow | Plastic Owl Statues", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fake-owl-decoy/" }, { "question": "Why do birds stop being scared of it?", "answer": "Because a real predator moves, hunts and leaves. A plastic one sits on the same post through every kind of weather doing nothing, and birds notice.", "source": "Fake Owl Decoy | Bird Scarecrow | Plastic Owl Statues", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fake-owl-decoy/" }, { "question": "So why sell it?", "answer": "Because it genuinely helps when it is moved, and because it has a real niche in short term problems where nothing needs fixing to anything.", "source": "Fake Owl Decoy | Bird Scarecrow | Plastic Owl Statues", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fake-owl-decoy/" }, { "question": "How do I make it work properly?", "answer": "Move it every few days, turn it to face differently, and pair it with something else that changes, such as scare tape or hanging discs.", "source": "Fake Owl Decoy | Bird Scarecrow | Plastic Owl Statues", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fake-owl-decoy/" }, { "question": "How often should I move it?", "answer": "Every few days. Once a week is a minimum; longer than that and it becomes scenery.", "source": "Fake Owl Decoy | Bird Scarecrow | Plastic Owl Statues", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fake-owl-decoy/" }, { "question": "What is it best for?", "answer": "Short term problems. A fortnight of soft fruit, a boat over a weekend, a balcony while you are away.", "source": "Fake Owl Decoy | Bird Scarecrow | Plastic Owl Statues", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fake-owl-decoy/" }, { "question": "What is it not for?", "answer": "A permanent problem on a specific ledge. Buy a spike strip for that: it works on day one and is still working in five years.", "source": "Fake Owl Decoy | Bird Scarecrow | Plastic Owl Statues", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fake-owl-decoy/" }, { "question": "Will it stop pigeons?", "answer": "For a few days, and longer if you keep moving it. For a pigeon that has decided to roost on your ledge, spikes are the real answer.", "source": "Fake Owl Decoy | Bird Scarecrow | Plastic Owl Statues", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fake-owl-decoy/" }, { "question": "Will it stop seagulls?", "answer": "Gulls are bold and habituate quickly. On a roof, netting or spikes do the work.", "source": "Fake Owl Decoy | Bird Scarecrow | Plastic Owl Statues", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fake-owl-decoy/" }, { "question": "Will it stop small birds?", "answer": "Initially yes, and small birds are often what people buy it for over fruit. Netting is the only certain protection there.", "source": "Fake Owl Decoy | Bird Scarecrow | Plastic Owl Statues", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fake-owl-decoy/" }, { "question": "Will it stop squirrels?", "answer": "Not meaningfully. Squirrels are not deterred by a static owl for long at all.", "source": "Fake Owl Decoy | Bird Scarecrow | Plastic Owl Statues", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fake-owl-decoy/" }, { "question": "Does the reflective eye help?", "answer": "It adds a flash of light as the light changes, which helps a little. It does not change the habituation problem.", "source": "Fake Owl Decoy | Bird Scarecrow | Plastic Owl Statues", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fake-owl-decoy/" }, { "question": "Should I get one with a moving head?", "answer": "Anything that introduces movement helps. Moving the owl yourself achieves the same thing for nothing.", "source": "Fake Owl Decoy | Bird Scarecrow | Plastic Owl Statues", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fake-owl-decoy/" }, { "question": "Can I use it indoors?", "answer": "Yes, the finish suits both, and indoors is a common use in barns and warehouses.", "source": "Fake Owl Decoy | Bird Scarecrow | Plastic Owl Statues", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fake-owl-decoy/" }, { "question": "Is it weatherproof?", "answer": "Yes, the paint is fade and water resistant.", "source": "Fake Owl Decoy | Bird Scarecrow | Plastic Owl Statues", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fake-owl-decoy/" }, { "question": "Will it fade in the sun?", "answer": "The paint is fade resistant, so it holds up well. Years of full sun will still dull anything.", "source": "Fake Owl Decoy | Bird Scarecrow | Plastic Owl Statues", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fake-owl-decoy/" }, { "question": "Do I need to fix it down?", "answer": "It stands freely, but in an exposed spot it is worth weighting or tying it, or it will blow over.", "source": "Fake Owl Decoy | Bird Scarecrow | Plastic Owl Statues", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fake-owl-decoy/" }, { "question": "Will it blow away?", "answer": "In high wind an unweighted decoy can. Sand or gravel in the base solves it, and a decoy lying on its side deters nothing.", "source": "Fake Owl Decoy | Bird Scarecrow | Plastic Owl Statues", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fake-owl-decoy/" }, { "question": "How many do I need?", "answer": "Usually one, moved often, beats three left in place.", "source": "Fake Owl Decoy | Bird Scarecrow | Plastic Owl Statues", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fake-owl-decoy/" }, { "question": "Can I use it on a boat?", "answer": "Yes, and boats are one of the better uses because the problem is often short lived and nothing can be fixed to a deck.", "source": "Fake Owl Decoy | Bird Scarecrow | Plastic Owl Statues", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fake-owl-decoy/" }, { "question": "Can I use it on a balcony?", "answer": "Yes, and again it works best while it keeps moving.", "source": "Fake Owl Decoy | Bird Scarecrow | Plastic Owl Statues", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fake-owl-decoy/" }, { "question": "Is it humane?", "answer": "Completely. It is an object. Nothing about it can harm anything.", "source": "Fake Owl Decoy | Bird Scarecrow | Plastic Owl Statues", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fake-owl-decoy/" }, { "question": "Is it safe for pets?", "answer": "Yes, though a dog may take an interest in it.", "source": "Fake Owl Decoy | Bird Scarecrow | Plastic Owl Statues", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fake-owl-decoy/" }, { "question": "Will it scare small garden birds I want to keep?", "answer": "It is not selective, so yes, initially. If you are feeding songbirds nearby, that is worth thinking about.", "source": "Fake Owl Decoy | Bird Scarecrow | Plastic Owl Statues", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fake-owl-decoy/" }, { "question": "What should I use instead for a permanent problem?", "answer": "Spikes for a ledge, netting for an opening, gel for a surface a strip cannot sit on.", "source": "Fake Owl Decoy | Bird Scarecrow | Plastic Owl Statues", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fake-owl-decoy/" }, { "question": "Can I combine it with other deterrents?", "answer": "Yes, and that is the best way to use it. Owl plus tape plus a bit of movement beats any of them alone.", "source": "Fake Owl Decoy | Bird Scarecrow | Plastic Owl Statues", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fake-owl-decoy/" }, { "question": "How quickly does it work?", "answer": "Immediately, which is genuinely useful. It is the duration rather than the onset that is the limitation.", "source": "Fake Owl Decoy | Bird Scarecrow | Plastic Owl Statues", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fake-owl-decoy/" }, { "question": "Would you recommend it as my only deterrent?", "answer": "Only for a short term problem. For anything ongoing, no, and we would rather sell you the thing that works.", "source": "Fake Owl Decoy | Bird Scarecrow | Plastic Owl Statues", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fake-owl-decoy/" }, { "question": "How much is delivery?", "answer": "Free on orders over £75. Below that it is £22, and there is no minimum order.", "source": "Fake Owl Decoy | Bird Scarecrow | Plastic Owl Statues", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fake-owl-decoy/" }, { "question": "Can I return it?", "answer": "Yes. You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, and everything we sell is a standard stock item so that applies to the whole range.", "source": "Fake Owl Decoy | Bird Scarecrow | Plastic Owl Statues", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fake-owl-decoy/" }, { "question": "When should I use netting instead of spikes?", "answer": "When the problem is a space rather than a surface, and when the bird is small. Spikes remove a landing spot; netting removes access altogether.", "source": "Bird Netting Mesh | Tree Garden Net | Reusable Protective Garden Netting", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-netting-mesh/" }, { "question": "Does netting work on small birds?", "answer": "Yes, and it is the right product for them. Sparrows can settle between spike pins. They cannot get through a net.", "source": "Bird Netting Mesh | Tree Garden Net | Reusable Protective Garden Netting", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-netting-mesh/" }, { "question": "Can I cut it to size?", "answer": "Yes, with scissors, to any size and shape.", "source": "Bird Netting Mesh | Tree Garden Net | Reusable Protective Garden Netting", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-netting-mesh/" }, { "question": "How do I fix it?", "answer": "Tension it across the opening and fix at the edges. The important part is leaving no slack.", "source": "Bird Netting Mesh | Tree Garden Net | Reusable Protective Garden Netting", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-netting-mesh/" }, { "question": "Why does slack matter so much?", "answer": "A sagging net forms pockets, and a pocket is where a bird or a small animal can get caught. A taut net does not do that. Re-tension it once a season.", "source": "Bird Netting Mesh | Tree Garden Net | Reusable Protective Garden Netting", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-netting-mesh/" }, { "question": "How do I measure for it?", "answer": "Measure the opening, not the perimeter, and add enough to fix at the edges. It is much better to trim a sheet than to be short across a gable.", "source": "Bird Netting Mesh | Tree Garden Net | Reusable Protective Garden Netting", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-netting-mesh/" }, { "question": "What size should I order?", "answer": "Tell us the opening dimensions and we will tell you which sheet covers it.", "source": "Bird Netting Mesh | Tree Garden Net | Reusable Protective Garden Netting", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-netting-mesh/" }, { "question": "Can I use it under solar panels?", "answer": "Yes, and that is one of the main uses. Birds nest in the gap under an array, so the gap is what needs closing. Spikes do not address it.", "source": "Bird Netting Mesh | Tree Garden Net | Reusable Protective Garden Netting", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-netting-mesh/" }, { "question": "Can I use it on a fruit cage?", "answer": "Yes. Netting is the only thing that physically keeps birds off fruit.", "source": "Bird Netting Mesh | Tree Garden Net | Reusable Protective Garden Netting", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-netting-mesh/" }, { "question": "Can I use it on a balcony?", "answer": "Yes, for pigeons roosting on or under a balcony it is often the cleanest solution.", "source": "Bird Netting Mesh | Tree Garden Net | Reusable Protective Garden Netting", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-netting-mesh/" }, { "question": "Can I use it in a roof space?", "answer": "Yes, closing an eaves gap or a soffit void is a standard application, and it stops the expensive version of the problem.", "source": "Bird Netting Mesh | Tree Garden Net | Reusable Protective Garden Netting", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-netting-mesh/" }, { "question": "Is it reusable?", "answer": "Yes. Take it down at the end of a season, store it dry and put it back up.", "source": "Bird Netting Mesh | Tree Garden Net | Reusable Protective Garden Netting", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-netting-mesh/" }, { "question": "What colour is it?", "answer": "Black, which is the least visible against shadow and sky.", "source": "Bird Netting Mesh | Tree Garden Net | Reusable Protective Garden Netting", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-netting-mesh/" }, { "question": "Will it be obvious from the ground?", "answer": "Much less than people expect. Black netting under tension reads as shadow from any distance.", "source": "Bird Netting Mesh | Tree Garden Net | Reusable Protective Garden Netting", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-netting-mesh/" }, { "question": "Is it weatherproof?", "answer": "Yes, it is made for outdoor use across a season and beyond.", "source": "Bird Netting Mesh | Tree Garden Net | Reusable Protective Garden Netting", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-netting-mesh/" }, { "question": "Will it harm birds?", "answer": "Not when it is fitted taut. The risk with any netting is a slack net that forms pockets, which is why tension and a seasonal check matter.", "source": "Bird Netting Mesh | Tree Garden Net | Reusable Protective Garden Netting", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-netting-mesh/" }, { "question": "What if a bird does get caught?", "answer": "Free it carefully and re-tension the net, because a bird getting caught is a sign the net has gone slack.", "source": "Bird Netting Mesh | Tree Garden Net | Reusable Protective Garden Netting", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-netting-mesh/" }, { "question": "Is it safe for hedgehogs and other wildlife?", "answer": "Keep it off the ground and keep it taut. Loose netting lying at ground level is the situation that causes problems.", "source": "Bird Netting Mesh | Tree Garden Net | Reusable Protective Garden Netting", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-netting-mesh/" }, { "question": "Does it work on seagulls?", "answer": "Yes. For gulls nesting on a flat roof or in a void, netting is usually the definitive answer.", "source": "Bird Netting Mesh | Tree Garden Net | Reusable Protective Garden Netting", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-netting-mesh/" }, { "question": "Does it work on pigeons?", "answer": "Yes, especially for excluding them from a balcony, a void or the underside of a structure.", "source": "Bird Netting Mesh | Tree Garden Net | Reusable Protective Garden Netting", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-netting-mesh/" }, { "question": "Do I still need spikes if I have netting?", "answer": "Often yes, for different parts of the same building. Net the voids and openings, spike the ledges and parapets.", "source": "Bird Netting Mesh | Tree Garden Net | Reusable Protective Garden Netting", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-netting-mesh/" }, { "question": "Can I fit it myself?", "answer": "Yes for a balcony, a fruit cage or a low opening. For anything at height or on a roof, use someone qualified to work at height.", "source": "Bird Netting Mesh | Tree Garden Net | Reusable Protective Garden Netting", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-netting-mesh/" }, { "question": "Do you install it?", "answer": "No, we supply only.", "source": "Bird Netting Mesh | Tree Garden Net | Reusable Protective Garden Netting", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-netting-mesh/" }, { "question": "What do I fix it with?", "answer": "That depends on the substrate. Tell us what you are fixing to and we will advise.", "source": "Bird Netting Mesh | Tree Garden Net | Reusable Protective Garden Netting", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-netting-mesh/" }, { "question": "Can I join two sheets?", "answer": "Yes, overlap them and fix along the overlap so there is no gap. Birds will find a gap.", "source": "Bird Netting Mesh | Tree Garden Net | Reusable Protective Garden Netting", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-netting-mesh/" }, { "question": "How long will it last?", "answer": "It is made for repeated seasonal use. Life depends on exposure, so we do not publish a figure in years.", "source": "Bird Netting Mesh | Tree Garden Net | Reusable Protective Garden Netting", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-netting-mesh/" }, { "question": "Will it stop bats or insects?", "answer": "No. It is sized for birds. Bats are protected in the UK and any work affecting them needs specialist advice first.", "source": "Bird Netting Mesh | Tree Garden Net | Reusable Protective Garden Netting", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-netting-mesh/" }, { "question": "Is there anything I should check before I fit it?", "answer": "Yes. Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 it is an offence to damage or destroy a nest while it is being built or in use. If there is an active nest on the surface, leave it until the nest is finished with.", "source": "Bird Netting Mesh | Tree Garden Net | Reusable Protective Garden Netting", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-netting-mesh/" }, { "question": "How much is delivery?", "answer": "Free on orders over £75. Below that it is £22, and there is no minimum order.", "source": "Bird Netting Mesh | Tree Garden Net | Reusable Protective Garden Netting", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-netting-mesh/" }, { "question": "Can I return it?", "answer": "Yes. You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, and everything we sell is a standard stock item so that applies to the whole range.", "source": "Bird Netting Mesh | Tree Garden Net | Reusable Protective Garden Netting", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-netting-mesh/" }, { "question": "Is this the same as your pigeon or seagull spikes?", "answer": "Yes, it is the same physical strip. The species pages differ in the advice, not the product, and we would rather say so than have you order three things that are one thing.", "source": "Bird Spikes | Bird Control Spikes | Bird Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/anti-bird-spikes/" }, { "question": "Which spikes should I buy then?", "answer": "This one, unless a species page tells you something specific about placement that applies to your situation.", "source": "Bird Spikes | Bird Control Spikes | Bird Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/anti-bird-spikes/" }, { "question": "What are they made of?", "answer": "Marine grade stainless steel pins on a UV stabilised polycarbonate base.", "source": "Bird Spikes | Bird Control Spikes | Bird Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/anti-bird-spikes/" }, { "question": "How are they sold?", "answer": "Per 50 cm strip, with no minimum order. Buy one if that is all you need.", "source": "Bird Spikes | Bird Control Spikes | Bird Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/anti-bird-spikes/" }, { "question": "How many do I need?", "answer": "Measure the run, divide by 50 cm and round up. A bare half metre at the end is where the birds will go.", "source": "Bird Spikes | Bird Control Spikes | Bird Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/anti-bird-spikes/" }, { "question": "Do I need two rows?", "answer": "On anything wider than about 15 cm, yes. A single row down the middle leaves landing space either side.", "source": "Bird Spikes | Bird Control Spikes | Bird Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/anti-bird-spikes/" }, { "question": "What do I fix them with?", "answer": "Exterior adhesive, screws, nails or cable ties. The base has a glue channel and screw holes.", "source": "Bird Spikes | Bird Control Spikes | Bird Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/anti-bird-spikes/" }, { "question": "Which surfaces work?", "answer": "Brick, render, stone, timber, metal, uPVC and painted surfaces.", "source": "Bird Spikes | Bird Control Spikes | Bird Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/anti-bird-spikes/" }, { "question": "Do I need to prepare the surface?", "answer": "Yes. Scrape off droppings and moss, wash it and let it dry. Dirt is the reason a strip lifts a year later.", "source": "Bird Spikes | Bird Control Spikes | Bird Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/anti-bird-spikes/" }, { "question": "Can I cut them?", "answer": "Yes, with tin snips, which is how you finish a run and work around brackets.", "source": "Bird Spikes | Bird Control Spikes | Bird Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/anti-bird-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will they fit a curve?", "answer": "Yes, in short lengths rather than forcing one long strip.", "source": "Bird Spikes | Bird Control Spikes | Bird Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/anti-bird-spikes/" }, { "question": "Which birds do they work on?", "answer": "Larger birds: pigeons, gulls, crows and similar. They need a flat surface to land and turn on, and this removes it.", "source": "Bird Spikes | Bird Control Spikes | Bird Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/anti-bird-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will they work on sparrows?", "answer": "Not reliably. Small birds can settle between the pins. Netting is the right product for them and we would rather point you there.", "source": "Bird Spikes | Bird Control Spikes | Bird Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/anti-bird-spikes/" }, { "question": "Do they hurt the birds?", "answer": "No. The pins are blunt. A bird lands, finds nowhere to stand and leaves.", "source": "Bird Spikes | Bird Control Spikes | Bird Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/anti-bird-spikes/" }, { "question": "Are they safe for pets?", "answer": "Yes, blunt enough not to injure a cat, a dog or a squirrel.", "source": "Bird Spikes | Bird Control Spikes | Bird Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/anti-bird-spikes/" }, { "question": "Are they legal?", "answer": "Yes, they are a humane, non lethal deterrent. What the law protects is an active nest, under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.", "source": "Bird Spikes | Bird Control Spikes | Bird Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/anti-bird-spikes/" }, { "question": "There is a nest where I want to fit them.", "answer": "Wait until it is finished with. Damaging a nest in use is an offence. Fit afterwards and they cannot rebuild there.", "source": "Bird Spikes | Bird Control Spikes | Bird Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/anti-bird-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will they rust?", "answer": "No. Marine grade stainless steel pins and a polycarbonate base.", "source": "Bird Spikes | Bird Control Spikes | Bird Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/anti-bird-spikes/" }, { "question": "How long do they last?", "answer": "They are made for permanent outdoor use. We do not publish a service life in years because it depends entirely on the site.", "source": "Bird Spikes | Bird Control Spikes | Bird Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/anti-bird-spikes/" }, { "question": "Do they need maintenance?", "answer": "Clear debris from between the pins once or twice a year.", "source": "Bird Spikes | Bird Control Spikes | Bird Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/anti-bird-spikes/" }, { "question": "Are they visible from the ground?", "answer": "Low profile, and most people never notice them from street level.", "source": "Bird Spikes | Bird Control Spikes | Bird Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/anti-bird-spikes/" }, { "question": "Should I get the steel or the plastic ones?", "answer": "Steel for exposure, coastal sites and anything a specification will be written against. Polycarbonate where it must not be seen, such as a period frontage.", "source": "Bird Spikes | Bird Control Spikes | Bird Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/anti-bird-spikes/" }, { "question": "Can I use them on a fence?", "answer": "Yes, and they deter cats and squirrels from using the fence top too.", "source": "Bird Spikes | Bird Control Spikes | Bird Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/anti-bird-spikes/" }, { "question": "Can I use them on a gutter?", "answer": "Yes, and stopping a nest there saves a blockage later.", "source": "Bird Spikes | Bird Control Spikes | Bird Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/anti-bird-spikes/" }, { "question": "Can I use them on a sign?", "answer": "Yes, signage is one of the best uses, because droppings on a sign are what customers see.", "source": "Bird Spikes | Bird Control Spikes | Bird Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/anti-bird-spikes/" }, { "question": "Can I remove them later?", "answer": "Yes, if you fit them with screws or a removable adhesive. Worth thinking about if you rent.", "source": "Bird Spikes | Bird Control Spikes | Bird Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/anti-bird-spikes/" }, { "question": "Do you fit them?", "answer": "No, we supply only. Anything at height should be a job for someone equipped for it.", "source": "Bird Spikes | Bird Control Spikes | Bird Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/anti-bird-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will they solve the problem completely?", "answer": "On the surface you treat, yes. If the birds are being fed nearby they will stay in the area and use the next ledge.", "source": "Bird Spikes | Bird Control Spikes | Bird Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/anti-bird-spikes/" }, { "question": "How much is delivery?", "answer": "Free on orders over £75. Below that it is £22, and there is no minimum order.", "source": "Bird Spikes | Bird Control Spikes | Bird Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/anti-bird-spikes/" }, { "question": "Can I return it if I ordered the wrong amount?", "answer": "Yes. You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, and everything we sell is a standard stock item so that applies to the whole range.", "source": "Bird Spikes | Bird Control Spikes | Bird Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/anti-bird-spikes/" }, { "question": "What do fence spikes stop?", "answer": "Birds lining up on the rail, and cats and squirrels using the fence top as a walkway. All three are using the same continuous raised route.", "source": "Fence Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Fences | Fence Repellant Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fence-spikes/" }, { "question": "Are these security or anti-climb spikes?", "answer": "No, and this matters. These are blunt humane deterrent pins for birds and animals. We do not sell them as an anti-intruder product and they should not be fitted as one.", "source": "Fence Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Fences | Fence Repellant Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fence-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will they injure someone climbing the fence?", "answer": "They are blunt and not designed to. That is exactly why they are not a security product, and why you should not rely on them as one.", "source": "Fence Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Fences | Fence Repellant Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fence-spikes/" }, { "question": "Do they stop cats?", "answer": "Usually yes. The blunt moulded plastic cat spikes are the purpose made version for that job and sit more comfortably on a fence top.", "source": "Fence Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Fences | Fence Repellant Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fence-spikes/" }, { "question": "Do they stop squirrels?", "answer": "Yes, if you treat the section they actually cross rather than the whole boundary.", "source": "Fence Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Fences | Fence Repellant Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fence-spikes/" }, { "question": "Do they stop birds?", "answer": "Yes, larger birds that perch along a rail. Small birds can settle between the pins.", "source": "Fence Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Fences | Fence Repellant Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fence-spikes/" }, { "question": "How much of the fence do I need to do?", "answer": "Far less than most people expect. Treat the stretch that is actually being used, usually between a tree and whatever the animal is heading for.", "source": "Fence Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Fences | Fence Repellant Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fence-spikes/" }, { "question": "What do I fix them to timber with?", "answer": "Screws or cable ties. Not adhesive alone, because a fence rail swells and shrinks through a winter and adhesive lets go.", "source": "Fence Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Fences | Fence Repellant Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fence-spikes/" }, { "question": "Can I use adhesive on a wall top?", "answer": "Yes, masonry is stable enough that adhesive works well there.", "source": "Fence Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Fences | Fence Repellant Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fence-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will they damage my fence?", "answer": "No more than any screw fixing. If you would rather not drill, use cable ties around the rail.", "source": "Fence Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Fences | Fence Repellant Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fence-spikes/" }, { "question": "Can I cut them to length?", "answer": "Yes, tin snips, which also helps you work around posts.", "source": "Fence Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Fences | Fence Repellant Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fence-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will they fit a rounded rail?", "answer": "On a narrow rounded rail, cable ties in short lengths work best. Tell us the profile and we will advise.", "source": "Fence Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Fences | Fence Repellant Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fence-spikes/" }, { "question": "Are they safe for pets?", "answer": "Yes. They discourage a cat from walking there; they do not injure it.", "source": "Fence Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Fences | Fence Repellant Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fence-spikes/" }, { "question": "Are they safe for hedgehogs?", "answer": "They go on raised rails, not at ground level, so hedgehogs are unaffected. Never fit anything spiked at ground level.", "source": "Fence Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Fences | Fence Repellant Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fence-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will they hurt birds?", "answer": "No. Blunt pins, a physical deterrent, nothing that traps.", "source": "Fence Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Fences | Fence Repellant Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fence-spikes/" }, { "question": "Is it legal to fit them on my own fence?", "answer": "Yes. Be aware of where your boundary actually is, and of the general duty not to create something that could injure people.", "source": "Fence Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Fences | Fence Repellant Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fence-spikes/" }, { "question": "What about a shared boundary fence?", "answer": "Check who owns it before fixing anything to it. That is a neighbour conversation rather than a legal problem, usually.", "source": "Fence Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Fences | Fence Repellant Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fence-spikes/" }, { "question": "Do they rust?", "answer": "No. Marine grade stainless pins on a polycarbonate base.", "source": "Fence Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Fences | Fence Repellant Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fence-spikes/" }, { "question": "Do they need maintenance?", "answer": "Clear debris once or twice a year and check the fixings after a wet winter.", "source": "Fence Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Fences | Fence Repellant Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fence-spikes/" }, { "question": "Are they visible?", "answer": "Low profile and clear based. On a fence top they are hard to see from a few metres.", "source": "Fence Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Fences | Fence Repellant Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fence-spikes/" }, { "question": "How long do they last?", "answer": "Made for permanent outdoor use. The fixings on timber will need attention before the strips do.", "source": "Fence Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Fences | Fence Repellant Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fence-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will the animals just go round?", "answer": "Sometimes. Watch where they go next and treat that section too. There are usually only one or two viable routes.", "source": "Fence Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Fences | Fence Repellant Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fence-spikes/" }, { "question": "Can I use them on a gate?", "answer": "Yes, on the frame. Think about where hands go before you fit anything to a gate.", "source": "Fence Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Fences | Fence Repellant Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fence-spikes/" }, { "question": "Can I use them on a shed roof edge?", "answer": "Yes, that is a common use where birds perch above a door.", "source": "Fence Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Fences | Fence Repellant Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fence-spikes/" }, { "question": "Should I get plastic instead?", "answer": "For cats specifically, the moulded plastic strips are purpose made. For birds and general use on an exposed fence, the steel is stronger.", "source": "Fence Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Fences | Fence Repellant Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fence-spikes/" }, { "question": "How quickly do they work?", "answer": "Usually within days. The animal tests the route once and takes another.", "source": "Fence Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Fences | Fence Repellant Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fence-spikes/" }, { "question": "What if birds are being fed next door?", "answer": "They will stay in the area. Your fence will be clear; the neighbourhood will not.", "source": "Fence Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Fences | Fence Repellant Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fence-spikes/" }, { "question": "How much is delivery?", "answer": "Free on orders over £75. Below that it is £22, and there is no minimum order.", "source": "Fence Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Fences | Fence Repellant Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fence-spikes/" }, { "question": "Can I return it if I ordered the wrong amount?", "answer": "Yes. You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, and everything we sell is a standard stock item so that applies to the whole range.", "source": "Fence Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Fences | Fence Repellant Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fence-spikes/" }, { "question": "Who do I ask if my question is not here?", "answer": "Email theteam@mybirdspikes.co.uk. Tell us the bird, the surface and roughly how long the run is, and we can usually answer in one reply.", "source": "Fence Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Fences | Fence Repellant Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/fence-spikes/" }, { "question": "Why spike a gutter at all?", "answer": "Because a nest in a gutter blocks it, and a blocked gutter overflows down the wall and causes damp. The mess is the visible part; the blockage is the expensive part.", "source": "Gutter Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Gutters | Guttering Spike (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/gutter-spikes/" }, { "question": "Do I fit them in the gutter or on the roof edge?", "answer": "It depends what you are seeing. Birds nest IN the gutter and perch ON the edge above it. Watch for a week if you are not sure.", "source": "Gutter Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Gutters | Guttering Spike (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/gutter-spikes/" }, { "question": "Do I need to clear the gutter first?", "answer": "Yes, always. Debris holds the strip off the surface so the adhesive never keys, and spiking a gutter that is already full achieves very little.", "source": "Gutter Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Gutters | Guttering Spike (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/gutter-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will they add weight to my guttering?", "answer": "No. They are light enough to make no meaningful difference, which matters on older plastic guttering.", "source": "Gutter Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Gutters | Guttering Spike (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/gutter-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will they stop the gutter draining?", "answer": "No. They sit along the top edge and do not obstruct the channel.", "source": "Gutter Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Gutters | Guttering Spike (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/gutter-spikes/" }, { "question": "How many do I need?", "answer": "Measure the run you want to protect, divide by 50 cm and round up. Most people treat the sections that face a tree or a flight path rather than the whole house.", "source": "Gutter Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Gutters | Guttering Spike (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/gutter-spikes/" }, { "question": "There is a nest in my gutter now. What do I do?", "answer": "Leave it. It is an offence to damage a nest in use under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Clear and fit once it is finished with, and they cannot rebuild there.", "source": "Gutter Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Gutters | Guttering Spike (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/gutter-spikes/" }, { "question": "When is the best time to fit them?", "answer": "Outside the nesting season, so the gutter is protected before the birds come back.", "source": "Gutter Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Gutters | Guttering Spike (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/gutter-spikes/" }, { "question": "What do I fix them with?", "answer": "On plastic guttering and fascia, exterior adhesive. On timber fascia, screws. Cable ties work on some brackets.", "source": "Gutter Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Gutters | Guttering Spike (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/gutter-spikes/" }, { "question": "Can I fit them myself?", "answer": "It is ladder work at roof height, so treat it accordingly. On a bungalow many people do; on a two storey house we would rather you used someone with the right access.", "source": "Gutter Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Gutters | Guttering Spike (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/gutter-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will they damage the guttering?", "answer": "Not if you use adhesive rather than drilling. On plastic guttering, adhesive is the usual method for that reason.", "source": "Gutter Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Gutters | Guttering Spike (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/gutter-spikes/" }, { "question": "Can I cut them around a bracket?", "answer": "Yes, tin snips, and short lengths are easier around brackets and downpipes.", "source": "Gutter Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Gutters | Guttering Spike (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/gutter-spikes/" }, { "question": "Which birds nest in gutters?", "answer": "Pigeons, starlings, gulls and, in a shallow gutter, smaller birds too.", "source": "Gutter Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Gutters | Guttering Spike (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/gutter-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will they stop small birds nesting?", "answer": "Less reliably. Small birds can settle between the pins. If sparrows or starlings are the problem, closing the space with netting or a repair is more certain.", "source": "Gutter Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Gutters | Guttering Spike (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/gutter-spikes/" }, { "question": "Birds are getting under my soffit. Will spikes help?", "answer": "No, that is a void rather than a surface. Netting or a physical repair is what closes it.", "source": "Gutter Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Gutters | Guttering Spike (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/gutter-spikes/" }, { "question": "Do they rust?", "answer": "No. Marine grade stainless pins on a polycarbonate base.", "source": "Gutter Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Gutters | Guttering Spike (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/gutter-spikes/" }, { "question": "How long do they last?", "answer": "They are made for permanent outdoor use. We do not publish a figure in years because exposure varies so much.", "source": "Gutter Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Gutters | Guttering Spike (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/gutter-spikes/" }, { "question": "Do they need maintenance?", "answer": "Clear debris from between the pins once or twice a year, at the same time you check the gutter.", "source": "Gutter Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Gutters | Guttering Spike (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/gutter-spikes/" }, { "question": "Are they visible from the ground?", "answer": "Barely. Along a gutter line they read as part of the roof detail.", "source": "Gutter Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Gutters | Guttering Spike (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/gutter-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will they work on a flat roof edge?", "answer": "On the edge, yes. If birds are nesting on the deck itself, netting over the area is the stronger answer.", "source": "Gutter Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Gutters | Guttering Spike (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/gutter-spikes/" }, { "question": "Are they safe for pets?", "answer": "Yes, blunt, and fitted well out of reach in any case.", "source": "Gutter Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Gutters | Guttering Spike (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/gutter-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will they harm the birds?", "answer": "No. It is a barrier. The bird finds nowhere to build and goes elsewhere.", "source": "Gutter Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Gutters | Guttering Spike (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/gutter-spikes/" }, { "question": "Can I use them on a conservatory roof edge?", "answer": "Yes, and adhesive is the sensible fixing there.", "source": "Gutter Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Gutters | Guttering Spike (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/gutter-spikes/" }, { "question": "Do they work on moss and debris build-up?", "answer": "They do not stop debris blowing in, only nesting. Nesting material is usually the bulk of a blockage though.", "source": "Gutter Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Gutters | Guttering Spike (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/gutter-spikes/" }, { "question": "Is it cheaper than getting the gutter cleared?", "answer": "Over a few years, generally yes, because clearing recurs and spikes are fitted once. That is the main reason people buy them.", "source": "Gutter Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Gutters | Guttering Spike (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/gutter-spikes/" }, { "question": "Should I do the whole house?", "answer": "Rarely necessary. Treat the sections that face trees or the birds' approach, and see how it goes.", "source": "Gutter Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Gutters | Guttering Spike (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/gutter-spikes/" }, { "question": "What if they move to the next section?", "answer": "Treat that section too. Usually only one or two parts of a roofline are attractive.", "source": "Gutter Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Gutters | Guttering Spike (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/gutter-spikes/" }, { "question": "How much is delivery?", "answer": "Free on orders over £75. Below that it is £22, and there is no minimum order.", "source": "Gutter Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Gutters | Guttering Spike (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/gutter-spikes/" }, { "question": "Can I return it if I ordered the wrong amount?", "answer": "Yes. You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, and everything we sell is a standard stock item so that applies to the whole range.", "source": "Gutter Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Gutters | Guttering Spike (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/gutter-spikes/" }, { "question": "Who do I ask if my question is not here?", "answer": "Email theteam@mybirdspikes.co.uk. Tell us the bird, the surface and roughly how long the run is, and we can usually answer in one reply.", "source": "Gutter Spikes | Pest Spike Strips For Gutters | Guttering Spike (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/gutter-spikes/" }, { "question": "What is the difference between these and the steel spikes?", "answer": "Material and appearance. Plastic is lower profile, less visible from the ground and costs less. Steel is stronger and is the right call on exposed or coastal sites.", "source": "Pest Spikes | Pest Control Spikes | Spike Pest Control (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pest-spikes/" }, { "question": "Which should I buy?", "answer": "Ask two questions: how exposed is the site, and does it matter if the fix is visible. Sheltered and visible means plastic; exposed or specified means steel.", "source": "Pest Spikes | Pest Control Spikes | Spike Pest Control (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pest-spikes/" }, { "question": "Are they the same as your cat spikes?", "answer": "Yes, the same moulded product presented for a different job. We would rather say that than let three pages imply three products.", "source": "Pest Spikes | Pest Control Spikes | Spike Pest Control (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pest-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will plastic last outdoors?", "answer": "Yes, it is UV stabilised and injection moulded for permanent outdoor use.", "source": "Pest Spikes | Pest Control Spikes | Spike Pest Control (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pest-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will it go brittle in frost?", "answer": "It is made for normal outdoor temperature swings. In a very exposed location the steel is still the safer choice.", "source": "Pest Spikes | Pest Control Spikes | Spike Pest Control (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pest-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will it discolour?", "answer": "UV stabilised plastic holds its colour far better than untreated plastic. Over many years in full sun some change is normal.", "source": "Pest Spikes | Pest Control Spikes | Spike Pest Control (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pest-spikes/" }, { "question": "How are they sold?", "answer": "Per 50 cm strip, with no minimum order.", "source": "Pest Spikes | Pest Control Spikes | Spike Pest Control (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pest-spikes/" }, { "question": "How many do I need?", "answer": "Measure the run, divide by 50 cm and round up.", "source": "Pest Spikes | Pest Control Spikes | Spike Pest Control (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pest-spikes/" }, { "question": "Do I need two rows?", "answer": "On anything wider than about 15 cm, yes, same as the steel.", "source": "Pest Spikes | Pest Control Spikes | Spike Pest Control (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pest-spikes/" }, { "question": "How do I cut them?", "answer": "Snips or a sharp knife. Easier than steel, which needs tin snips.", "source": "Pest Spikes | Pest Control Spikes | Spike Pest Control (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pest-spikes/" }, { "question": "What do I fix them with?", "answer": "Exterior adhesive, screws, nails or cable ties.", "source": "Pest Spikes | Pest Control Spikes | Spike Pest Control (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pest-spikes/" }, { "question": "Do I need to clean the surface first?", "answer": "Yes. Droppings and moss stop adhesive keying, whichever strip you use.", "source": "Pest Spikes | Pest Control Spikes | Spike Pest Control (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pest-spikes/" }, { "question": "Which birds do they work on?", "answer": "Larger birds: pigeons, gulls, crows. The same as the steel.", "source": "Pest Spikes | Pest Control Spikes | Spike Pest Control (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pest-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will they work on sparrows?", "answer": "Not reliably. Small birds can settle between the points. Netting is the right product for them.", "source": "Pest Spikes | Pest Control Spikes | Spike Pest Control (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pest-spikes/" }, { "question": "Are they humane?", "answer": "Yes. Blunt points, a physical deterrent, nothing that traps or harms.", "source": "Pest Spikes | Pest Control Spikes | Spike Pest Control (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pest-spikes/" }, { "question": "Are they safe for pets?", "answer": "Yes.", "source": "Pest Spikes | Pest Control Spikes | Spike Pest Control (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pest-spikes/" }, { "question": "Are they really less visible?", "answer": "Noticeably so from ground level. Steel catches light; a neutral moulded strip does not.", "source": "Pest Spikes | Pest Control Spikes | Spike Pest Control (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pest-spikes/" }, { "question": "Can I paint them?", "answer": "We would not. Paint on a UV stabilised plastic tends to flake, and it can make the strip more visible rather than less.", "source": "Pest Spikes | Pest Control Spikes | Spike Pest Control (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pest-spikes/" }, { "question": "Do they need maintenance?", "answer": "Clear debris from between the points once or twice a year.", "source": "Pest Spikes | Pest Control Spikes | Spike Pest Control (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pest-spikes/" }, { "question": "Can I use them on a gutter?", "answer": "Yes, and being light they suit older plastic guttering well.", "source": "Pest Spikes | Pest Control Spikes | Spike Pest Control (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pest-spikes/" }, { "question": "Can I use them on a fence?", "answer": "Yes. For cats specifically, the cat spikes page is the same product presented for that job.", "source": "Pest Spikes | Pest Control Spikes | Spike Pest Control (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pest-spikes/" }, { "question": "Can I use them on a sign?", "answer": "Yes, and their being discreet is a real advantage on signage.", "source": "Pest Spikes | Pest Control Spikes | Spike Pest Control (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pest-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will they work in a coastal town?", "answer": "They will work, but salt and wind are exactly the conditions the steel is made for. On the coast we would suggest steel.", "source": "Pest Spikes | Pest Control Spikes | Spike Pest Control (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pest-spikes/" }, { "question": "How long do they last?", "answer": "Made for permanent outdoor use. We do not publish a figure in years because exposure varies so much.", "source": "Pest Spikes | Pest Control Spikes | Spike Pest Control (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pest-spikes/" }, { "question": "Can I remove them later?", "answer": "Yes, if fitted with screws or a removable adhesive.", "source": "Pest Spikes | Pest Control Spikes | Spike Pest Control (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pest-spikes/" }, { "question": "Is there a nest where I want to fit them?", "answer": "Then wait. Damaging a nest in use is an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.", "source": "Pest Spikes | Pest Control Spikes | Spike Pest Control (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pest-spikes/" }, { "question": "Do you fit them?", "answer": "No, we supply only.", "source": "Pest Spikes | Pest Control Spikes | Spike Pest Control (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pest-spikes/" }, { "question": "How much is delivery?", "answer": "Free on orders over £75. Below that it is £22, and there is no minimum order.", "source": "Pest Spikes | Pest Control Spikes | Spike Pest Control (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pest-spikes/" }, { "question": "Can I return it?", "answer": "Yes. You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, and everything we sell is a standard stock item so that applies to the whole range.", "source": "Pest Spikes | Pest Control Spikes | Spike Pest Control (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pest-spikes/" }, { "question": "Who do I ask if my question is not here?", "answer": "Email theteam@mybirdspikes.co.uk. Tell us the animal, the surface and roughly the size of the area, and we can usually answer in one reply.", "source": "Pest Spikes | Pest Control Spikes | Spike Pest Control (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pest-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will these hurt a cat?", "answer": "No. The points are blunt and moulded and cannot pierce a paw. They make a fence top uncomfortable to balance on, which is a different thing from painful.", "source": "Cat Spikes | Cat Spikes For Fence | Cat Deterrent Spike Strips (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/cat-repellent-spikes/" }, { "question": "Is it cruel?", "answer": "No. It is the humane option in this category. We do not sell anything that harms an animal.", "source": "Cat Spikes | Cat Spikes For Fence | Cat Deterrent Spike Strips (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/cat-repellent-spikes/" }, { "question": "Is it legal to stop cats crossing my fence?", "answer": "Yes, using a humane deterrent on your own property. What would cause you problems is anything capable of injuring an animal, which is exactly why these are blunt.", "source": "Cat Spikes | Cat Spikes For Fence | Cat Deterrent Spike Strips (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/cat-repellent-spikes/" }, { "question": "What if it is my neighbour's cat?", "answer": "That is another reason blunt matters. A deterrent that cannot injure avoids the conversation you would otherwise be having.", "source": "Cat Spikes | Cat Spikes For Fence | Cat Deterrent Spike Strips (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/cat-repellent-spikes/" }, { "question": "How does it actually work?", "answer": "A cat places each paw deliberately on a narrow rail. Blunt points take the confidence out of that and it goes round.", "source": "Cat Spikes | Cat Spikes For Fence | Cat Deterrent Spike Strips (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/cat-repellent-spikes/" }, { "question": "How much of the fence do I need to treat?", "answer": "Usually one or two crossing points rather than the whole boundary. Watch where they come over first.", "source": "Cat Spikes | Cat Spikes For Fence | Cat Deterrent Spike Strips (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/cat-repellent-spikes/" }, { "question": "What do I fix them to a fence with?", "answer": "Screws or cable ties. Not adhesive alone, because a timber rail swells and shrinks through a winter.", "source": "Cat Spikes | Cat Spikes For Fence | Cat Deterrent Spike Strips (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/cat-repellent-spikes/" }, { "question": "Can I fix them to a wall top?", "answer": "Yes, and adhesive works well on masonry, which is stable.", "source": "Cat Spikes | Cat Spikes For Fence | Cat Deterrent Spike Strips (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/cat-repellent-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will they damage my fence?", "answer": "No more than any screw fixing. Cable ties avoid drilling entirely.", "source": "Cat Spikes | Cat Spikes For Fence | Cat Deterrent Spike Strips (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/cat-repellent-spikes/" }, { "question": "Can I cut them?", "answer": "Yes, snips or a sharp knife.", "source": "Cat Spikes | Cat Spikes For Fence | Cat Deterrent Spike Strips (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/cat-repellent-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will they fit a rounded rail?", "answer": "Short lengths with cable ties work best on a rounded profile. Tell us the shape and we will advise.", "source": "Cat Spikes | Cat Spikes For Fence | Cat Deterrent Spike Strips (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/cat-repellent-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will they stop cats fouling my garden?", "answer": "Only if the fence is how they get in. If they come through a gap at ground level or from a shed roof, the fence top is not the route.", "source": "Cat Spikes | Cat Spikes For Fence | Cat Deterrent Spike Strips (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/cat-repellent-spikes/" }, { "question": "The cat jumps from my shed. What now?", "answer": "Treat the shed roof edge too, or remove the stepping stone if you can. Cats use the easiest route available.", "source": "Cat Spikes | Cat Spikes For Fence | Cat Deterrent Spike Strips (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/cat-repellent-spikes/" }, { "question": "Do they work on all cats?", "answer": "Most take another route within days. A cat that has used your garden for years will test alternatives, so look at what else gives it access.", "source": "Cat Spikes | Cat Spikes For Fence | Cat Deterrent Spike Strips (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/cat-repellent-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will they stop birds too?", "answer": "Yes, larger birds will not perch on a treated rail either.", "source": "Cat Spikes | Cat Spikes For Fence | Cat Deterrent Spike Strips (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/cat-repellent-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will they stop squirrels?", "answer": "Often. The stainless squirrel spikes are the stronger option if squirrels are the main problem.", "source": "Cat Spikes | Cat Spikes For Fence | Cat Deterrent Spike Strips (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/cat-repellent-spikes/" }, { "question": "Are they safe for hedgehogs?", "answer": "They go on raised rails, not at ground level, so hedgehogs are unaffected. Never fit anything spiked at ground level.", "source": "Cat Spikes | Cat Spikes For Fence | Cat Deterrent Spike Strips (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/cat-repellent-spikes/" }, { "question": "Are they safe for children?", "answer": "They are blunt, but a fence top within a child's reach is worth thinking about. They are designed for the top of a boundary fence.", "source": "Cat Spikes | Cat Spikes For Fence | Cat Deterrent Spike Strips (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/cat-repellent-spikes/" }, { "question": "Are they visible?", "answer": "Low profile and neutral. From a few metres they are hard to pick out.", "source": "Cat Spikes | Cat Spikes For Fence | Cat Deterrent Spike Strips (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/cat-repellent-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will they last outdoors?", "answer": "Yes, UV stabilised and injection moulded for permanent outdoor use.", "source": "Cat Spikes | Cat Spikes For Fence | Cat Deterrent Spike Strips (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/cat-repellent-spikes/" }, { "question": "Do they need maintenance?", "answer": "Clear debris once or twice a year and check the fixings on timber after a wet winter.", "source": "Cat Spikes | Cat Spikes For Fence | Cat Deterrent Spike Strips (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/cat-repellent-spikes/" }, { "question": "How are they sold?", "answer": "Per 50 cm strip, with no minimum order.", "source": "Cat Spikes | Cat Spikes For Fence | Cat Deterrent Spike Strips (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/cat-repellent-spikes/" }, { "question": "How many do I need?", "answer": "Measure the section you are treating, divide by 50 cm and round up. Usually less than people expect.", "source": "Cat Spikes | Cat Spikes For Fence | Cat Deterrent Spike Strips (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/cat-repellent-spikes/" }, { "question": "Are these the same as your pest spikes?", "answer": "Yes, the same moulded product presented for this job.", "source": "Cat Spikes | Cat Spikes For Fence | Cat Deterrent Spike Strips (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/cat-repellent-spikes/" }, { "question": "Should I use the steel ones instead?", "answer": "For cats, this blunt moulded version is the purpose made one and sits better on a rail. Steel is for exposure and for birds.", "source": "Cat Spikes | Cat Spikes For Fence | Cat Deterrent Spike Strips (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/cat-repellent-spikes/" }, { "question": "Can I remove them later?", "answer": "Yes, especially if fitted with cable ties or screws.", "source": "Cat Spikes | Cat Spikes For Fence | Cat Deterrent Spike Strips (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/cat-repellent-spikes/" }, { "question": "How quickly do they work?", "answer": "Usually within days. The cat tries once and finds another way.", "source": "Cat Spikes | Cat Spikes For Fence | Cat Deterrent Spike Strips (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/cat-repellent-spikes/" }, { "question": "Do you fit them?", "answer": "No, we supply only. A fence top is a straightforward job.", "source": "Cat Spikes | Cat Spikes For Fence | Cat Deterrent Spike Strips (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/cat-repellent-spikes/" }, { "question": "How much is delivery?", "answer": "Free on orders over £75. Below that it is £22, and there is no minimum order.", "source": "Cat Spikes | Cat Spikes For Fence | Cat Deterrent Spike Strips (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/cat-repellent-spikes/" }, { "question": "Can I return it?", "answer": "Yes. You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, and everything we sell is a standard stock item so that applies to the whole range.", "source": "Cat Spikes | Cat Spikes For Fence | Cat Deterrent Spike Strips (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/cat-repellent-spikes/" }, { "question": "How do the discs work?", "answer": "They spin in the wind and reflect light from constantly changing angles. Most chime softly as they turn. Birds treat the movement and glare as a reason to feed elsewhere.", "source": "Bird Deterrent Discs | Repellent Reflective Discs | Bird Scare Discs", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-deterrent-repellent-discs/" }, { "question": "Do they touch or harm the bird?", "answer": "No. Completely non contact.", "source": "Bird Deterrent Discs | Repellent Reflective Discs | Bird Scare Discs", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-deterrent-repellent-discs/" }, { "question": "How do I hang them?", "answer": "From a branch, a bracket, a wire, a washing line or a balcony rail. One hook and it is up.", "source": "Bird Deterrent Discs | Repellent Reflective Discs | Bird Scare Discs", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-deterrent-repellent-discs/" }, { "question": "Where should I hang them?", "answer": "Somewhere with wind and light. Height and exposure matter far more than how many you use.", "source": "Bird Deterrent Discs | Repellent Reflective Discs | Bird Scare Discs", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-deterrent-repellent-discs/" }, { "question": "How many do I need?", "answer": "Fewer than people expect, if they are well placed. One disc where it catches wind and sun beats three in a sheltered corner.", "source": "Bird Deterrent Discs | Repellent Reflective Discs | Bird Scare Discs", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-deterrent-repellent-discs/" }, { "question": "Is there a minimum order?", "answer": "No. Start with one and add more where they are needed.", "source": "Bird Deterrent Discs | Repellent Reflective Discs | Bird Scare Discs", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-deterrent-repellent-discs/" }, { "question": "Will birds get used to them?", "answer": "Yes, if they never move. Shift each disc a couple of metres every few weeks and that resets it. It costs nothing and it is the step people skip.", "source": "Bird Deterrent Discs | Repellent Reflective Discs | Bird Scare Discs", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-deterrent-repellent-discs/" }, { "question": "Are they better than scare tape?", "answer": "They are the same idea in a different format. Discs are quicker to hang, tape covers a longer line. Many people use both.", "source": "Bird Deterrent Discs | Repellent Reflective Discs | Bird Scare Discs", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-deterrent-repellent-discs/" }, { "question": "Will they solve pigeons on my window ledge?", "answer": "Not properly. That is a spike strip job. A disc protects an area loosely, not a specific surface.", "source": "Bird Deterrent Discs | Repellent Reflective Discs | Bird Scare Discs", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-deterrent-repellent-discs/" }, { "question": "Will they protect my fruit?", "answer": "They reduce the pressure. Only netting physically excludes birds from fruit.", "source": "Bird Deterrent Discs | Repellent Reflective Discs | Bird Scare Discs", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-deterrent-repellent-discs/" }, { "question": "Do they work on seagulls?", "answer": "They help in an open yard or on a balcony. On a roof, spikes or netting do the real work.", "source": "Bird Deterrent Discs | Repellent Reflective Discs | Bird Scare Discs", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-deterrent-repellent-discs/" }, { "question": "Do they work on small birds?", "answer": "Yes, and better than spikes do, because they do not depend on the bird needing landing room.", "source": "Bird Deterrent Discs | Repellent Reflective Discs | Bird Scare Discs", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-deterrent-repellent-discs/" }, { "question": "Do they work on pigeons?", "answer": "In open space, yes. On a specific roosting ledge, no, use spikes.", "source": "Bird Deterrent Discs | Repellent Reflective Discs | Bird Scare Discs", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-deterrent-repellent-discs/" }, { "question": "Are they noisy?", "answer": "They chime softly as they turn. Pleasant in a garden; worth thinking about right outside a bedroom window.", "source": "Bird Deterrent Discs | Repellent Reflective Discs | Bird Scare Discs", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-deterrent-repellent-discs/" }, { "question": "Will they bother my neighbours?", "answer": "They can flash brightly in low sun. Consider which way they face if a neighbour's window looks onto them.", "source": "Bird Deterrent Discs | Repellent Reflective Discs | Bird Scare Discs", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-deterrent-repellent-discs/" }, { "question": "Are they weatherproof?", "answer": "Yes, they are made to hang outdoors.", "source": "Bird Deterrent Discs | Repellent Reflective Discs | Bird Scare Discs", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-deterrent-repellent-discs/" }, { "question": "Will they fade?", "answer": "The reflective faces gradually film over with dust and rain. Wipe them clean, because a dull disc reflects far less and reflection is the whole mechanism.", "source": "Bird Deterrent Discs | Repellent Reflective Discs | Bird Scare Discs", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-deterrent-repellent-discs/" }, { "question": "Can I use them indoors?", "answer": "Not usefully. Without wind they hang still and do nothing.", "source": "Bird Deterrent Discs | Repellent Reflective Discs | Bird Scare Discs", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-deterrent-repellent-discs/" }, { "question": "Can I use them on a boat?", "answer": "Yes. Plenty of wind and a real gull problem make it a good fit.", "source": "Bird Deterrent Discs | Repellent Reflective Discs | Bird Scare Discs", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-deterrent-repellent-discs/" }, { "question": "Can I use them in a greenhouse or polytunnel?", "answer": "Only near a vent or door where there is airflow. Deep inside, there is nothing to turn them.", "source": "Bird Deterrent Discs | Repellent Reflective Discs | Bird Scare Discs", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-deterrent-repellent-discs/" }, { "question": "Are they safe for pets?", "answer": "Yes. Nothing sharp, sticky or toxic.", "source": "Bird Deterrent Discs | Repellent Reflective Discs | Bird Scare Discs", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-deterrent-repellent-discs/" }, { "question": "Can birds get tangled in them?", "answer": "No. They hang on a short cord rather than forming a mesh.", "source": "Bird Deterrent Discs | Repellent Reflective Discs | Bird Scare Discs", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-deterrent-repellent-discs/" }, { "question": "Can I hang them from a tree?", "answer": "Yes, fruit trees are one of the commonest uses.", "source": "Bird Deterrent Discs | Repellent Reflective Discs | Bird Scare Discs", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-deterrent-repellent-discs/" }, { "question": "How high should they hang?", "answer": "High enough to catch wind and to be above what you are protecting. Just above head height suits most gardens.", "source": "Bird Deterrent Discs | Repellent Reflective Discs | Bird Scare Discs", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-deterrent-repellent-discs/" }, { "question": "How quickly do they work?", "answer": "As soon as they are turning.", "source": "Bird Deterrent Discs | Repellent Reflective Discs | Bird Scare Discs", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-deterrent-repellent-discs/" }, { "question": "Will they work if the birds are being fed nearby?", "answer": "Less well. Birds will tolerate a lot to stay near a food source, so deal with that at the same time.", "source": "Bird Deterrent Discs | Repellent Reflective Discs | Bird Scare Discs", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-deterrent-repellent-discs/" }, { "question": "Can I combine them with spikes?", "answer": "Yes, and that is usually the strongest plan: spikes on the structures, discs and tape over the open ground.", "source": "Bird Deterrent Discs | Repellent Reflective Discs | Bird Scare Discs", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-deterrent-repellent-discs/" }, { "question": "Is there anything I should check before I fit it?", "answer": "Yes. Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 it is an offence to damage or destroy a nest while it is being built or in use. If there is an active nest on the surface, leave it until the nest is finished with.", "source": "Bird Deterrent Discs | Repellent Reflective Discs | Bird Scare Discs", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-deterrent-repellent-discs/" }, { "question": "How much is delivery?", "answer": "Free on orders over £75. Below that it is £22, and there is no minimum order.", "source": "Bird Deterrent Discs | Repellent Reflective Discs | Bird Scare Discs", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-deterrent-repellent-discs/" }, { "question": "Can I return it?", "answer": "Yes. You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, and everything we sell is a standard stock item so that applies to the whole range.", "source": "Bird Deterrent Discs | Repellent Reflective Discs | Bird Scare Discs", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-deterrent-repellent-discs/" }, { "question": "What is bird gel and how does it work?", "answer": "It is a sticky, clear gel you run along a surface. Birds find it unpleasant to stand on and stop using the ledge. It is a deterrent, not a trap.", "source": "Bird Proof Gel | Bird Repellent Gel | Bird Deterrent Application", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-proof-gel/" }, { "question": "Does it stick the bird to the surface?", "answer": "No. It is tacky enough to be unpleasant underfoot and nothing more. A bird that lands simply leaves.", "source": "Bird Proof Gel | Bird Repellent Gel | Bird Deterrent Application", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-proof-gel/" }, { "question": "Is it toxic?", "answer": "No. It is a non toxic, petroleum based formula. It deters by feel rather than by poisoning anything.", "source": "Bird Proof Gel | Bird Repellent Gel | Bird Deterrent Application", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-proof-gel/" }, { "question": "Where should I use gel instead of spikes?", "answer": "Anywhere a spike base will not sit: a sill too narrow, a round pipe, a beam, or stone you would rather not drill or glue to.", "source": "Bird Proof Gel | Bird Repellent Gel | Bird Deterrent Application", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-proof-gel/" }, { "question": "How do I apply it?", "answer": "With an ordinary caulking gun, as a continuous bead. No special applicator and no fixings.", "source": "Bird Proof Gel | Bird Repellent Gel | Bird Deterrent Application", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-proof-gel/" }, { "question": "Should I apply it in dots or a line?", "answer": "A continuous line. Birds will use a gap the same way they use a bare end of a spike run, and a broken line just shows them where to stand.", "source": "Bird Proof Gel | Bird Repellent Gel | Bird Deterrent Application", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-proof-gel/" }, { "question": "How much does one tube cover?", "answer": "About 3 linear metres. The 3 pack covers about 10.", "source": "Bird Proof Gel | Bird Repellent Gel | Bird Deterrent Application", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-proof-gel/" }, { "question": "Do I need to prepare the surface?", "answer": "Yes. Scrape off old droppings and moss, wash it, and let it dry. Gel will not key to a dirty surface any better than adhesive will.", "source": "Bird Proof Gel | Bird Repellent Gel | Bird Deterrent Application", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-proof-gel/" }, { "question": "Can I use it indoors?", "answer": "Yes. It works indoors and out, which is useful in a warehouse, a loading bay or an open barn.", "source": "Bird Proof Gel | Bird Repellent Gel | Bird Deterrent Application", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-proof-gel/" }, { "question": "Does weather affect it?", "answer": "It stays workable in any weather. What shortens its life is dust and grit rather than rain.", "source": "Bird Proof Gel | Bird Repellent Gel | Bird Deterrent Application", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-proof-gel/" }, { "question": "How long does it last?", "answer": "It is not a fit-and-forget product the way a steel spike is. Inspect it once a year and run a fresh bead over the old one when it has lost its tack.", "source": "Bird Proof Gel | Bird Repellent Gel | Bird Deterrent Application", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-proof-gel/" }, { "question": "Can I remove it later?", "answer": "It can be scraped off, but it is easier to run a new bead over the old one. If you need something fully reversible, use spikes fitted with screws.", "source": "Bird Proof Gel | Bird Repellent Gel | Bird Deterrent Application", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-proof-gel/" }, { "question": "Is it safe around pets?", "answer": "It is not toxic. It is sticky, so keep it off surfaces a cat walks along at close quarters and off anything at ground level.", "source": "Bird Proof Gel | Bird Repellent Gel | Bird Deterrent Application", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-proof-gel/" }, { "question": "Can I use it on a handrail?", "answer": "No. Anything people touch is the wrong place for it. Ledges above head height are where it belongs.", "source": "Bird Proof Gel | Bird Repellent Gel | Bird Deterrent Application", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-proof-gel/" }, { "question": "Will it stain the surface?", "answer": "It can mark porous stone and unsealed timber over time. On anything decorative or listed, test a small area first.", "source": "Bird Proof Gel | Bird Repellent Gel | Bird Deterrent Application", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-proof-gel/" }, { "question": "Can I paint over it?", "answer": "No. Paint will not key to it. If a surface is due for redecoration, do that first and apply the gel afterwards.", "source": "Bird Proof Gel | Bird Repellent Gel | Bird Deterrent Application", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-proof-gel/" }, { "question": "Does it work on pigeons?", "answer": "Yes, and pigeons are the commonest reason people buy it, usually for a sill or a ledge that will not take a strip.", "source": "Bird Proof Gel | Bird Repellent Gel | Bird Deterrent Application", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-proof-gel/" }, { "question": "Does it work on seagulls?", "answer": "It helps, but gulls are large and persistent. On a gull problem a spike strip or netting is usually the stronger answer, with gel used for the awkward gaps.", "source": "Bird Proof Gel | Bird Repellent Gel | Bird Deterrent Application", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-proof-gel/" }, { "question": "Does it work on small birds?", "answer": "Better than spikes do, because it does not rely on the bird needing landing room. For a full small bird problem, netting is still the more reliable product.", "source": "Bird Proof Gel | Bird Repellent Gel | Bird Deterrent Application", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-proof-gel/" }, { "question": "Can I use it on a solar panel?", "answer": "Not under the panel. That gap needs mesh. Gel is for the frame edges and the surrounding ledges.", "source": "Bird Proof Gel | Bird Repellent Gel | Bird Deterrent Application", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-proof-gel/" }, { "question": "Can I use it in a gutter?", "answer": "It is better on the ridge or the fascia above the gutter. Anything in the gutter itself will collect debris and wash along it.", "source": "Bird Proof Gel | Bird Repellent Gel | Bird Deterrent Application", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-proof-gel/" }, { "question": "How soon does it work?", "answer": "As soon as it is down. There is no settling in period, though birds already habituated to a spot may test it once or twice.", "source": "Bird Proof Gel | Bird Repellent Gel | Bird Deterrent Application", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-proof-gel/" }, { "question": "Will it work if the birds are being fed nearby?", "answer": "It will protect the surface you treat, but the birds will stay in the area and use the next one. It is worth dealing with the food source at the same time.", "source": "Bird Proof Gel | Bird Repellent Gel | Bird Deterrent Application", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-proof-gel/" }, { "question": "What is the difference between the tube and the 3 pack?", "answer": "Coverage only. It is the same gel, in a quantity that suits a longer run.", "source": "Bird Proof Gel | Bird Repellent Gel | Bird Deterrent Application", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-proof-gel/" }, { "question": "How many tubes do I need?", "answer": "Measure the run in metres and divide by three, then round up. Tell us the measurement and we will confirm it.", "source": "Bird Proof Gel | Bird Repellent Gel | Bird Deterrent Application", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-proof-gel/" }, { "question": "Do you supply the caulking gun?", "answer": "No, an ordinary one from any hardware shop works.", "source": "Bird Proof Gel | Bird Repellent Gel | Bird Deterrent Application", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-proof-gel/" }, { "question": "Is it messy to apply?", "answer": "It is a caulking gun and a sticky product, so wear gloves and keep a rag handy. It is no worse than sealant.", "source": "Bird Proof Gel | Bird Repellent Gel | Bird Deterrent Application", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-proof-gel/" }, { "question": "Is there anything I should check before I fit it?", "answer": "Yes. Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 it is an offence to damage or destroy a nest while it is being built or in use. If there is an active nest on the surface, leave it until the nest is finished with.", "source": "Bird Proof Gel | Bird Repellent Gel | Bird Deterrent Application", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-proof-gel/" }, { "question": "How much is delivery?", "answer": "Free on orders over £75. Below that it is £22, and there is no minimum order.", "source": "Bird Proof Gel | Bird Repellent Gel | Bird Deterrent Application", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-proof-gel/" }, { "question": "Can I return it?", "answer": "Yes. You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, and everything we sell is a standard stock item so that applies to the whole range.", "source": "Bird Proof Gel | Bird Repellent Gel | Bird Deterrent Application", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-proof-gel/" }, { "question": "How does scare tape work?", "answer": "By moving. Wind twists it so it throws hard flashes of light and makes a dry rattle, and birds read that as a reason to feed somewhere else.", "source": "Bird Reflective Tape | Bird Scare Ribbon | Bird Flash Tape", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-repellent-tape/" }, { "question": "Does it touch or harm the bird?", "answer": "No. It is completely non contact.", "source": "Bird Reflective Tape | Bird Scare Ribbon | Bird Flash Tape", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-repellent-tape/" }, { "question": "Where does it work best?", "answer": "Open ground: gardens, allotments, fruit cages, orchards, balcony rails and boats. Anywhere with wind.", "source": "Bird Reflective Tape | Bird Scare Ribbon | Bird Flash Tape", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-repellent-tape/" }, { "question": "Where does it not work?", "answer": "Sheltered, enclosed spots. On a ledge under a soffit there is no wind, so the tape hangs still and does very little. Use spikes or gel there.", "source": "Bird Reflective Tape | Bird Scare Ribbon | Bird Flash Tape", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-repellent-tape/" }, { "question": "How do I put it up?", "answer": "Cut it with scissors and tie it between posts, canes, wires or branches, or hang it as loose streamers.", "source": "Bird Reflective Tape | Bird Scare Ribbon | Bird Flash Tape", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-repellent-tape/" }, { "question": "Long runs or short streamers?", "answer": "Short streamers. They spin faster and change direction more often, and it is the change birds react to.", "source": "Bird Reflective Tape | Bird Scare Ribbon | Bird Flash Tape", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-repellent-tape/" }, { "question": "How much do I need?", "answer": "It depends on the area rather than a length of ledge. Tell us the size of the plot and we will suggest a pack.", "source": "Bird Reflective Tape | Bird Scare Ribbon | Bird Flash Tape", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-repellent-tape/" }, { "question": "How long is a roll?", "answer": "We are confirming that with the supplier. The live listing said 90 m and the catalogue code reads 100 m, and we would rather check than publish a number we cannot stand behind.", "source": "Bird Reflective Tape | Bird Scare Ribbon | Bird Flash Tape", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-repellent-tape/" }, { "question": "What is the difference between the packs?", "answer": "Quantity only. Single roll, 3 rolls or 10 rolls of the same tape.", "source": "Bird Reflective Tape | Bird Scare Ribbon | Bird Flash Tape", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-repellent-tape/" }, { "question": "Will birds get used to it?", "answer": "Yes, eventually. Birds habituate to anything that never changes. Move the streamers every few weeks, or pair the tape with a second deterrent.", "source": "Bird Reflective Tape | Bird Scare Ribbon | Bird Flash Tape", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-repellent-tape/" }, { "question": "Can I combine it with other deterrents?", "answer": "Yes, and it is usually the better plan. Tape over the open ground, spikes or netting on the structures.", "source": "Bird Reflective Tape | Bird Scare Ribbon | Bird Flash Tape", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-repellent-tape/" }, { "question": "Does it work on pigeons?", "answer": "In open ground, yes. On a ledge a pigeon has decided to roost on, a spike strip is far more reliable.", "source": "Bird Reflective Tape | Bird Scare Ribbon | Bird Flash Tape", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-repellent-tape/" }, { "question": "Does it work on seagulls?", "answer": "It helps on open ground, but gulls are bold. For roofs and structures use spikes or netting.", "source": "Bird Reflective Tape | Bird Scare Ribbon | Bird Flash Tape", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-repellent-tape/" }, { "question": "Does it work on small birds?", "answer": "Yes, and this is one of the few products that does. Small birds are exactly who it is aimed at over fruit and vegetable beds.", "source": "Bird Reflective Tape | Bird Scare Ribbon | Bird Flash Tape", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-repellent-tape/" }, { "question": "Will it stop birds eating my fruit?", "answer": "It reduces the pressure a great deal. For complete protection over fruit, netting is the only thing that physically excludes them.", "source": "Bird Reflective Tape | Bird Scare Ribbon | Bird Flash Tape", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-repellent-tape/" }, { "question": "Is it weatherproof?", "answer": "Yes, it is made to live outdoors for a season. Re-tension it after a gale, because slack tape stops moving.", "source": "Bird Reflective Tape | Bird Scare Ribbon | Bird Flash Tape", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-repellent-tape/" }, { "question": "Will it fade?", "answer": "The holographic finish dulls with prolonged sun over time, which is another reason it is treated as a seasonal item rather than a permanent fixture.", "source": "Bird Reflective Tape | Bird Scare Ribbon | Bird Flash Tape", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-repellent-tape/" }, { "question": "Can I reuse it next year?", "answer": "Often yes, if it has been taken down and stored dry. Tape that has been up through a winter is usually best replaced.", "source": "Bird Reflective Tape | Bird Scare Ribbon | Bird Flash Tape", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-repellent-tape/" }, { "question": "Is it noisy?", "answer": "It rattles softly in wind. In a garden that is barely noticeable; strung right outside a bedroom window it might not be.", "source": "Bird Reflective Tape | Bird Scare Ribbon | Bird Flash Tape", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-repellent-tape/" }, { "question": "Will it annoy my neighbours?", "answer": "It can flash brightly in low sun. It is worth thinking about which way it faces if a neighbour's window looks onto it.", "source": "Bird Reflective Tape | Bird Scare Ribbon | Bird Flash Tape", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-repellent-tape/" }, { "question": "Can I use it on a balcony?", "answer": "Yes, balconies are a good use for it, and there is usually enough wind.", "source": "Bird Reflective Tape | Bird Scare Ribbon | Bird Flash Tape", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-repellent-tape/" }, { "question": "Can I use it on a boat?", "answer": "Yes, and it is popular for exactly that. Gulls on a moored boat are a common problem and there is plenty of wind.", "source": "Bird Reflective Tape | Bird Scare Ribbon | Bird Flash Tape", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-repellent-tape/" }, { "question": "Can I use it indoors?", "answer": "No, not usefully. There is no wind, so nothing moves.", "source": "Bird Reflective Tape | Bird Scare Ribbon | Bird Flash Tape", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-repellent-tape/" }, { "question": "Is it safe for pets and wildlife?", "answer": "Yes. There is nothing sharp, sticky or toxic about it.", "source": "Bird Reflective Tape | Bird Scare Ribbon | Bird Flash Tape", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-repellent-tape/" }, { "question": "Can birds get tangled in it?", "answer": "It is a solid ribbon rather than a mesh, so it does not snag feet the way loose netting can. Keep it taut rather than leaving long loose loops.", "source": "Bird Reflective Tape | Bird Scare Ribbon | Bird Flash Tape", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-repellent-tape/" }, { "question": "How quickly does it work?", "answer": "Straight away, as soon as it is moving.", "source": "Bird Reflective Tape | Bird Scare Ribbon | Bird Flash Tape", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-repellent-tape/" }, { "question": "Can I cut it to length?", "answer": "Yes, ordinary scissors.", "source": "Bird Reflective Tape | Bird Scare Ribbon | Bird Flash Tape", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-repellent-tape/" }, { "question": "Is there anything I should check before I fit it?", "answer": "Yes. Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 it is an offence to damage or destroy a nest while it is being built or in use. If there is an active nest on the surface, leave it until the nest is finished with.", "source": "Bird Reflective Tape | Bird Scare Ribbon | Bird Flash Tape", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-repellent-tape/" }, { "question": "How much is delivery?", "answer": "Free on orders over £75. Below that it is £22, and there is no minimum order.", "source": "Bird Reflective Tape | Bird Scare Ribbon | Bird Flash Tape", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-repellent-tape/" }, { "question": "Can I return it?", "answer": "Yes. You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, and everything we sell is a standard stock item so that applies to the whole range.", "source": "Bird Reflective Tape | Bird Scare Ribbon | Bird Flash Tape", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/bird-repellent-tape/" }, { "question": "What does this unit actually do?", "answer": "It cycles three deterrents automatically: ultrasound, audible deterrent sounds, and flashing red and blue LEDs. Then it rests for seven minutes and starts again.", "source": "Sonic Bird Repellent | Pigeon Repellent Sound | Pigeon Deterrent Sound", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/sonic-bird-repellent/" }, { "question": "Why does it rest instead of running constantly?", "answer": "Because birds habituate to constant noise within days. A deterrent that varies and then goes quiet is much harder to learn to ignore.", "source": "Sonic Bird Repellent | Pigeon Repellent Sound | Pigeon Deterrent Sound", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/sonic-bird-repellent/" }, { "question": "What is the working cycle?", "answer": "Ultrasonic for 3 minutes, audio for 3 minutes, then a 7 minute rest, repeating. On startup it emits a 6 kHz tone for 3 seconds first.", "source": "Sonic Bird Repellent | Pigeon Repellent Sound | Pigeon Deterrent Sound", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/sonic-bird-repellent/" }, { "question": "What ultrasonic frequencies does it use?", "answer": "It sweeps 16 kHz to 30 kHz during the first minute, then cycles through selected frequencies for the remaining two.", "source": "Sonic Bird Repellent | Pigeon Repellent Sound | Pigeon Deterrent Sound", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/sonic-bird-repellent/" }, { "question": "Do ultrasonic deterrents actually work on birds?", "answer": "Honestly, the evidence is mixed. Most bird hearing does not extend far into ultrasound the way rodent hearing does, which is why this unit combines ultrasound with audible predator sounds and flashing light rather than relying on ultrasound alone, and why we say it works best alongside a physical barrier rather than instead of one.", "source": "Sonic Bird Repellent | Pigeon Repellent Sound | Pigeon Deterrent Sound", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/sonic-bird-repellent/" }, { "question": "How loud is it?", "answer": "We are not publishing a figure. The live listing quoted a sound level we do not believe a unit like this can produce, and we have asked the supplier for a measured value rather than repeating it.", "source": "Sonic Bird Repellent | Pigeon Repellent Sound | Pigeon Deterrent Sound", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/sonic-bird-repellent/" }, { "question": "Will it annoy my neighbours?", "answer": "The audible phase is meant to be heard, so on a boundary it is worth thinking about. On open farmland it is rarely an issue. If you are in a terrace, spikes or netting are the better choice.", "source": "Sonic Bird Repellent | Pigeon Repellent Sound | Pigeon Deterrent Sound", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/sonic-bird-repellent/" }, { "question": "Does it need mains power?", "answer": "No. It has an integrated solar panel and a rechargeable battery.", "source": "Sonic Bird Repellent | Pigeon Repellent Sound | Pigeon Deterrent Sound", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/sonic-bird-repellent/" }, { "question": "What if we get a dull week?", "answer": "The battery carries it, provided the panel is clean and not in full shade. A filmed over panel is the usual reason one stops holding charge.", "source": "Sonic Bird Repellent | Pigeon Repellent Sound | Pigeon Deterrent Sound", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/sonic-bird-repellent/" }, { "question": "Where should I put it?", "answer": "Where the sound has somewhere to go, and reasonably high. Solid obstructions shadow it, so behind a building it protects very little.", "source": "Sonic Bird Repellent | Pigeon Repellent Sound | Pigeon Deterrent Sound", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/sonic-bird-repellent/" }, { "question": "What area does it cover?", "answer": "That depends entirely on the site and what is in the way. Tell us the layout and we will give you an honest view rather than a headline number.", "source": "Sonic Bird Repellent | Pigeon Repellent Sound | Pigeon Deterrent Sound", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/sonic-bird-repellent/" }, { "question": "Is it weatherproof?", "answer": "Yes, it is built for permanent outdoor use.", "source": "Sonic Bird Repellent | Pigeon Repellent Sound | Pigeon Deterrent Sound", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/sonic-bird-repellent/" }, { "question": "What is it best used for?", "answer": "Open sites where there is nothing to fix a spike to: farmland, orchards, fish ponds, grain storage, substations and yards.", "source": "Sonic Bird Repellent | Pigeon Repellent Sound | Pigeon Deterrent Sound", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/sonic-bird-repellent/" }, { "question": "Will it stop pigeons roosting on my ledge?", "answer": "Not reliably, and that is not what it is for. A ledge is a spike job. This unit reduces pressure across an area.", "source": "Sonic Bird Repellent | Pigeon Repellent Sound | Pigeon Deterrent Sound", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/sonic-bird-repellent/" }, { "question": "Should I use it instead of spikes?", "answer": "No, alongside them. The manufacturer says the same thing. Spikes and netting handle the structures, this handles the open ground.", "source": "Sonic Bird Repellent | Pigeon Repellent Sound | Pigeon Deterrent Sound", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/sonic-bird-repellent/" }, { "question": "Does it work on seagulls?", "answer": "It contributes on an open site. For gulls on a roof, netting or spikes do the definitive work.", "source": "Sonic Bird Repellent | Pigeon Repellent Sound | Pigeon Deterrent Sound", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/sonic-bird-repellent/" }, { "question": "Does it work on small birds?", "answer": "It is not species specific, so it affects them too, but for a small bird problem over fruit or a bed, netting excludes and this does not.", "source": "Sonic Bird Repellent | Pigeon Repellent Sound | Pigeon Deterrent Sound", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/sonic-bird-repellent/" }, { "question": "Will it affect my pets?", "answer": "Dogs and cats can hear into ultrasound, so a pet that spends all day right beside it may be bothered. Site it away from a kennel or a run.", "source": "Sonic Bird Repellent | Pigeon Repellent Sound | Pigeon Deterrent Sound", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/sonic-bird-repellent/" }, { "question": "Will it harm birds?", "answer": "No. Nothing about it makes contact. It is a deterrent, not a trap.", "source": "Sonic Bird Repellent | Pigeon Repellent Sound | Pigeon Deterrent Sound", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/sonic-bird-repellent/" }, { "question": "Is it legal to use?", "answer": "Yes. It is a non lethal deterrent. As with anything, an active nest is protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.", "source": "Sonic Bird Repellent | Pigeon Repellent Sound | Pigeon Deterrent Sound", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/sonic-bird-repellent/" }, { "question": "How long does it last?", "answer": "It is built for permanent outdoor use. Rechargeable batteries do lose capacity over years, and that is the part most likely to need attention first.", "source": "Sonic Bird Repellent | Pigeon Repellent Sound | Pigeon Deterrent Sound", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/sonic-bird-repellent/" }, { "question": "Can I turn off the audible part?", "answer": "The unit runs its automated cycle. If a silent deterrent is what you need, use spikes, netting or gel.", "source": "Sonic Bird Repellent | Pigeon Repellent Sound | Pigeon Deterrent Sound", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/sonic-bird-repellent/" }, { "question": "Can I use more than one?", "answer": "Yes, and on a larger site that is usually more effective than expecting one unit to cover everything.", "source": "Sonic Bird Repellent | Pigeon Repellent Sound | Pigeon Deterrent Sound", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/sonic-bird-repellent/" }, { "question": "How soon will I see a difference?", "answer": "Usually within a few days. If nothing has changed after a fortnight, the siting is normally the reason.", "source": "Sonic Bird Repellent | Pigeon Repellent Sound | Pigeon Deterrent Sound", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/sonic-bird-repellent/" }, { "question": "Does it need maintenance?", "answer": "Keep the solar panel clean. That is essentially the whole maintenance schedule.", "source": "Sonic Bird Repellent | Pigeon Repellent Sound | Pigeon Deterrent Sound", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/sonic-bird-repellent/" }, { "question": "Can I mount it on a post?", "answer": "Yes, and height generally helps.", "source": "Sonic Bird Repellent | Pigeon Repellent Sound | Pigeon Deterrent Sound", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/sonic-bird-repellent/" }, { "question": "What is in the box?", "answer": "The unit with its integrated panel and battery. Tell us how you intend to mount it and we will confirm what you need.", "source": "Sonic Bird Repellent | Pigeon Repellent Sound | Pigeon Deterrent Sound", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/sonic-bird-repellent/" }, { "question": "What is the difference between this and the ultrasonic repeller?", "answer": "This one runs a fixed automatic cycle of three methods. The larger ultrasonic unit is motion activated with selectable modes, and is aimed at commercial sites.", "source": "Sonic Bird Repellent | Pigeon Repellent Sound | Pigeon Deterrent Sound", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/sonic-bird-repellent/" }, { "question": "Is there anything I should check before I fit it?", "answer": "Yes. Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 it is an offence to damage or destroy a nest while it is being built or in use. If there is an active nest on the surface, leave it until the nest is finished with.", "source": "Sonic Bird Repellent | Pigeon Repellent Sound | Pigeon Deterrent Sound", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/sonic-bird-repellent/" }, { "question": "How much is delivery?", "answer": "Free on orders over £75. Below that it is £22, and there is no minimum order.", "source": "Sonic Bird Repellent | Pigeon Repellent Sound | Pigeon Deterrent Sound", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/sonic-bird-repellent/" }, { "question": "Can I return it?", "answer": "Yes. You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, and everything we sell is a standard stock item so that applies to the whole range.", "source": "Sonic Bird Repellent | Pigeon Repellent Sound | Pigeon Deterrent Sound", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/sonic-bird-repellent/" }, { "question": "How is this different from the sonic repeller?", "answer": "This one is motion activated and has selectable modes. The sonic unit runs a fixed automatic cycle. This is the larger, commercial option.", "source": "Ultrasonic Bird Repeller | Ultrasonic Repellent For Birds | Solar Powered Bird Deterrent", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/ultrasonic-bird-repeller/" }, { "question": "What triggers it?", "answer": "Motion detection. It fires when something approaches rather than running all day.", "source": "Ultrasonic Bird Repeller | Ultrasonic Repellent For Birds | Solar Powered Bird Deterrent", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/ultrasonic-bird-repeller/" }, { "question": "Why does motion activation matter?", "answer": "Two reasons. It uses far less power, which is what makes solar realistic. And a deterrent that only fires when the bird is there takes much longer to become background noise.", "source": "Ultrasonic Bird Repeller | Ultrasonic Repellent For Birds | Solar Powered Bird Deterrent", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/ultrasonic-bird-repeller/" }, { "question": "What modes does it have?", "answer": "Motion triggered, continuous operation, or cycling through frequencies. Motion triggered is the default and lasts longest on solar.", "source": "Ultrasonic Bird Repeller | Ultrasonic Repellent For Birds | Solar Powered Bird Deterrent", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/ultrasonic-bird-repeller/" }, { "question": "When should I use continuous mode?", "answer": "During a short, intense problem. It costs battery life, so it is not the setting to leave it on indefinitely.", "source": "Ultrasonic Bird Repeller | Ultrasonic Repellent For Birds | Solar Powered Bird Deterrent", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/ultrasonic-bird-repeller/" }, { "question": "When should I use the cycling mode?", "answer": "When birds have started to ignore it. Changing the frequency is what resets their tolerance.", "source": "Ultrasonic Bird Repeller | Ultrasonic Repellent For Birds | Solar Powered Bird Deterrent", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/ultrasonic-bird-repeller/" }, { "question": "Do ultrasonic deterrents actually work on birds?", "answer": "Honestly, the evidence is mixed. Most bird hearing does not extend far into ultrasound the way rodent hearing does, which is why this unit combines ultrasound with audible predator sounds and flashing light rather than relying on ultrasound alone, and why we say it works best alongside a physical barrier rather than instead of one.", "source": "Ultrasonic Bird Repeller | Ultrasonic Repellent For Birds | Solar Powered Bird Deterrent", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/ultrasonic-bird-repeller/" }, { "question": "Does it use light as well?", "answer": "Yes, a flashing strobe alongside the ultrasonic output. Two channels are harder to ignore than one.", "source": "Ultrasonic Bird Repeller | Ultrasonic Repellent For Birds | Solar Powered Bird Deterrent", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/ultrasonic-bird-repeller/" }, { "question": "Where should I point it?", "answer": "At the approach rather than the roost. The sensor needs to see something arriving, so cover the space birds cross.", "source": "Ultrasonic Bird Repeller | Ultrasonic Repellent For Birds | Solar Powered Bird Deterrent", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/ultrasonic-bird-repeller/" }, { "question": "Does it need mains power?", "answer": "No, it has an integrated solar panel.", "source": "Ultrasonic Bird Repeller | Ultrasonic Repellent For Birds | Solar Powered Bird Deterrent", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/ultrasonic-bird-repeller/" }, { "question": "Is it weatherproof?", "answer": "Yes, it is built for permanent outdoor use.", "source": "Ultrasonic Bird Repeller | Ultrasonic Repellent For Birds | Solar Powered Bird Deterrent", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/ultrasonic-bird-repeller/" }, { "question": "What animals does it deter?", "answer": "Birds, and in the UK realistically squirrels, cats, foxes and rabbits. The manufacturer's original list included North American species that do not live here, and we have taken those out.", "source": "Ultrasonic Bird Repeller | Ultrasonic Repellent For Birds | Solar Powered Bird Deterrent", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/ultrasonic-bird-repeller/" }, { "question": "Will it affect my pets?", "answer": "Cats and dogs hear into ultrasound, so do not site it right beside a kennel, a run or a favourite sleeping spot.", "source": "Ultrasonic Bird Repeller | Ultrasonic Repellent For Birds | Solar Powered Bird Deterrent", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/ultrasonic-bird-repeller/" }, { "question": "Will it harm anything?", "answer": "No. Nothing about it makes contact. It is a deterrent, not a trap.", "source": "Ultrasonic Bird Repeller | Ultrasonic Repellent For Birds | Solar Powered Bird Deterrent", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/ultrasonic-bird-repeller/" }, { "question": "Will my neighbours hear it?", "answer": "Ultrasound is above human hearing for most adults, though some people and most children pick up the lower end. The strobe is visible, so consider which way it faces.", "source": "Ultrasonic Bird Repeller | Ultrasonic Repellent For Birds | Solar Powered Bird Deterrent", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/ultrasonic-bird-repeller/" }, { "question": "What area does it cover?", "answer": "It depends on the site, the mounting height and what is in the way. Tell us the layout and we will give you an honest view.", "source": "Ultrasonic Bird Repeller | Ultrasonic Repellent For Birds | Solar Powered Bird Deterrent", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/ultrasonic-bird-repeller/" }, { "question": "Can I use more than one?", "answer": "Yes, and on a larger site that works better than expecting one unit to do everything.", "source": "Ultrasonic Bird Repeller | Ultrasonic Repellent For Birds | Solar Powered Bird Deterrent", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/ultrasonic-bird-repeller/" }, { "question": "Will it stop pigeons on a specific ledge?", "answer": "Not reliably. A ledge is a spike job. This reduces pressure across an area.", "source": "Ultrasonic Bird Repeller | Ultrasonic Repellent For Birds | Solar Powered Bird Deterrent", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/ultrasonic-bird-repeller/" }, { "question": "Should I use it instead of netting?", "answer": "No. Netting excludes; this discourages. If birds are getting into a roof void, net the void.", "source": "Ultrasonic Bird Repeller | Ultrasonic Repellent For Birds | Solar Powered Bird Deterrent", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/ultrasonic-bird-repeller/" }, { "question": "Is it worth it for a small garden?", "answer": "Usually not. This is the commercial unit. For a domestic garden the discs, tape or the smaller sonic unit are more proportionate.", "source": "Ultrasonic Bird Repeller | Ultrasonic Repellent For Birds | Solar Powered Bird Deterrent", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/ultrasonic-bird-repeller/" }, { "question": "How long before I see a difference?", "answer": "Usually within a few days. If nothing has changed in a fortnight, siting is normally the reason.", "source": "Ultrasonic Bird Repeller | Ultrasonic Repellent For Birds | Solar Powered Bird Deterrent", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/ultrasonic-bird-repeller/" }, { "question": "What maintenance does it need?", "answer": "Keep the sensor window and the solar panel clean. Both are small surfaces and both stop it working properly when they film over.", "source": "Ultrasonic Bird Repeller | Ultrasonic Repellent For Birds | Solar Powered Bird Deterrent", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/ultrasonic-bird-repeller/" }, { "question": "How do I mount it?", "answer": "It can be mounted or staked. Tell us the site and we will confirm what you need.", "source": "Ultrasonic Bird Repeller | Ultrasonic Repellent For Birds | Solar Powered Bird Deterrent", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/ultrasonic-bird-repeller/" }, { "question": "Does it work at night?", "answer": "Yes. Motion detection and the strobe both work in the dark, which suits gulls and urban pigeons that move at first light.", "source": "Ultrasonic Bird Repeller | Ultrasonic Repellent For Birds | Solar Powered Bird Deterrent", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/ultrasonic-bird-repeller/" }, { "question": "What happens in a long spell of dull weather?", "answer": "The battery carries it, provided the panel is clean and unshaded. Motion mode uses the least power and copes best.", "source": "Ultrasonic Bird Repeller | Ultrasonic Repellent For Birds | Solar Powered Bird Deterrent", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/ultrasonic-bird-repeller/" }, { "question": "Is it legal to use?", "answer": "Yes, it is a non lethal deterrent. An active nest remains protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.", "source": "Ultrasonic Bird Repeller | Ultrasonic Repellent For Birds | Solar Powered Bird Deterrent", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/ultrasonic-bird-repeller/" }, { "question": "Can I adjust the sensitivity?", "answer": "The settings are adjustable for the animals present at the site. Tell us what you are dealing with and we will point you at the right setting.", "source": "Ultrasonic Bird Repeller | Ultrasonic Repellent For Birds | Solar Powered Bird Deterrent", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/ultrasonic-bird-repeller/" }, { "question": "Is there anything I should check before I fit it?", "answer": "Yes. Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 it is an offence to damage or destroy a nest while it is being built or in use. If there is an active nest on the surface, leave it until the nest is finished with.", "source": "Ultrasonic Bird Repeller | Ultrasonic Repellent For Birds | Solar Powered Bird Deterrent", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/ultrasonic-bird-repeller/" }, { "question": "How much is delivery?", "answer": "Free on orders over £75. Below that it is £22, and there is no minimum order.", "source": "Ultrasonic Bird Repeller | Ultrasonic Repellent For Birds | Solar Powered Bird Deterrent", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/ultrasonic-bird-repeller/" }, { "question": "Can I return it?", "answer": "Yes. You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, and everything we sell is a standard stock item so that applies to the whole range.", "source": "Ultrasonic Bird Repeller | Ultrasonic Repellent For Birds | Solar Powered Bird Deterrent", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/ultrasonic-bird-repeller/" }, { "question": "Do pigeon spikes actually stop pigeons?", "answer": "Yes. Pigeons are one of the birds spikes work best on, because they are heavy, they need a flat surface to land and turn on, and a spiked ledge does not give them one. They try once and move to an easier spot.", "source": "Anti-Pigeon Spikes | Pigeon Deterrent Spike Strips | Pigeon Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pigeon-spikes/" }, { "question": "Are the spikes cruel?", "answer": "No. They are a physical barrier, not a trap and not an electric deterrent. The bird lands, finds nowhere to stand, and flies off. The pins are blunt enough that they do not injure it.", "source": "Anti-Pigeon Spikes | Pigeon Deterrent Spike Strips | Pigeon Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pigeon-spikes/" }, { "question": "How many strips do I need?", "answer": "Measure the full length you want to protect and divide by 50 cm, then round up. It is better to have a spare strip than a bare half metre where the birds regroup.", "source": "Anti-Pigeon Spikes | Pigeon Deterrent Spike Strips | Pigeon Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pigeon-spikes/" }, { "question": "My ledge is wide. Is one row enough?", "answer": "On anything wider than about 15 cm, use two rows, one near the front edge and one near the back. A single row down the middle still leaves landing room in front of and behind it.", "source": "Anti-Pigeon Spikes | Pigeon Deterrent Spike Strips | Pigeon Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pigeon-spikes/" }, { "question": "What do I fix them with?", "answer": "Exterior adhesive, screws, nails or cable ties. The base has a glue channel and screw holes so you can use whichever suits the surface.", "source": "Anti-Pigeon Spikes | Pigeon Deterrent Spike Strips | Pigeon Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pigeon-spikes/" }, { "question": "Which surfaces can I fit them to?", "answer": "Brick, render, stone, timber, metal, uPVC and painted surfaces. Tell us what you have and we will say what to fix with.", "source": "Anti-Pigeon Spikes | Pigeon Deterrent Spike Strips | Pigeon Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pigeon-spikes/" }, { "question": "Can I cut them to size?", "answer": "Yes, with tin snips. That is how you finish a run neatly and work around a bracket or a pipe.", "source": "Anti-Pigeon Spikes | Pigeon Deterrent Spike Strips | Pigeon Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pigeon-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will they fit a curved parapet?", "answer": "Yes. Work in short lengths around the curve rather than forcing one long strip, and the run follows the shape.", "source": "Anti-Pigeon Spikes | Pigeon Deterrent Spike Strips | Pigeon Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pigeon-spikes/" }, { "question": "Do I need to prepare the surface?", "answer": "Clean it first. Old droppings, moss and loose paint are the single most common reason a strip lifts a year later. Scrape, wash, let it dry, then fix.", "source": "Anti-Pigeon Spikes | Pigeon Deterrent Spike Strips | Pigeon Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pigeon-spikes/" }, { "question": "How long do they last?", "answer": "They are made for permanent outdoor use, and the stainless steel resists corrosion including near the coast. We do not publish a service life in years because it depends on the site.", "source": "Anti-Pigeon Spikes | Pigeon Deterrent Spike Strips | Pigeon Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pigeon-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will they rust?", "answer": "The pins are marine grade stainless steel, made to resist corrosion outdoors. The base is UV stabilised polycarbonate and cannot rust at all.", "source": "Anti-Pigeon Spikes | Pigeon Deterrent Spike Strips | Pigeon Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pigeon-spikes/" }, { "question": "Do they need maintenance?", "answer": "Very little. Clear leaves and nesting debris from between the pins once or twice a year, because once enough packs in a bird can stand on the debris instead.", "source": "Anti-Pigeon Spikes | Pigeon Deterrent Spike Strips | Pigeon Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pigeon-spikes/" }, { "question": "Are they visible from the ground?", "answer": "They are low profile and most people never notice them from street level. If the run is somewhere you would rather not see a fix at all, the polycarbonate spikes are close to invisible.", "source": "Anti-Pigeon Spikes | Pigeon Deterrent Spike Strips | Pigeon Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pigeon-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will they stop pigeons nesting?", "answer": "Yes, if they are fitted before the nest is built. Once a nest is in use it is protected in law and that surface has to wait.", "source": "Anti-Pigeon Spikes | Pigeon Deterrent Spike Strips | Pigeon Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pigeon-spikes/" }, { "question": "There is already a nest on my ledge. What do I do?", "answer": "Leave it. Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 it is an offence to damage or destroy a nest while it is being built or in use. Fit the spikes once it is finished with, and then the birds cannot rebuild there.", "source": "Anti-Pigeon Spikes | Pigeon Deterrent Spike Strips | Pigeon Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pigeon-spikes/" }, { "question": "Is it legal to use pigeon spikes in the UK?", "answer": "Yes. They are a humane, non lethal deterrent and are legal to fit. It is the active nest that the law protects, not the bird's access to your ledge.", "source": "Anti-Pigeon Spikes | Pigeon Deterrent Spike Strips | Pigeon Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pigeon-spikes/" }, { "question": "Are they safe around my cat or dog?", "answer": "Yes. The pins are blunt. They are uncomfortable to stand on, which is the point, but they do not injure a pet that investigates them.", "source": "Anti-Pigeon Spikes | Pigeon Deterrent Spike Strips | Pigeon Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pigeon-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will they hurt the pigeons?", "answer": "No. A pigeon that lands on a spiked surface finds it awkward and leaves. There is nothing sharp enough to cut and nothing that traps.", "source": "Anti-Pigeon Spikes | Pigeon Deterrent Spike Strips | Pigeon Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pigeon-spikes/" }, { "question": "Can I use them on a windowsill?", "answer": "Yes, sills are one of the commonest places they go. Check the sill is deep enough for the base to sit flat, and use two rows if it is wide.", "source": "Anti-Pigeon Spikes | Pigeon Deterrent Spike Strips | Pigeon Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pigeon-spikes/" }, { "question": "Can I use them on a roof ridge or gutter?", "answer": "Yes. Gutters and ridges are standard applications, and stopping a nest in a gutter saves a blockage later.", "source": "Anti-Pigeon Spikes | Pigeon Deterrent Spike Strips | Pigeon Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pigeon-spikes/" }, { "question": "Can I use them on a shop sign?", "answer": "Yes, and signage is one of the best cases for them, because droppings on a sign are the thing customers see.", "source": "Anti-Pigeon Spikes | Pigeon Deterrent Spike Strips | Pigeon Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pigeon-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will they work on seagulls too?", "answer": "Yes. Gulls are larger again and need even more landing room, so the same strips work well on them.", "source": "Anti-Pigeon Spikes | Pigeon Deterrent Spike Strips | Pigeon Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pigeon-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will they work on sparrows?", "answer": "Not reliably. Small birds can settle between the pins, and some can perch on them. For sparrows and similar small species, netting is the product that actually closes the space.", "source": "Anti-Pigeon Spikes | Pigeon Deterrent Spike Strips | Pigeon Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pigeon-spikes/" }, { "question": "What is the difference between the steel and the plastic spikes?", "answer": "The steel is stronger and is the usual choice on commercial and coastal work. The polycarbonate costs less and is close to invisible from the ground, which suits a period frontage or a shopfront.", "source": "Anti-Pigeon Spikes | Pigeon Deterrent Spike Strips | Pigeon Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pigeon-spikes/" }, { "question": "Can I take them down later?", "answer": "Yes, if you fit them with screws or a removable adhesive. That is worth thinking about if you are renting.", "source": "Anti-Pigeon Spikes | Pigeon Deterrent Spike Strips | Pigeon Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pigeon-spikes/" }, { "question": "Do you fit them for me?", "answer": "No, we supply only. Everything is designed to be fitted by the person buying it, and the guide on our home page covers the parts people usually ask about.", "source": "Anti-Pigeon Spikes | Pigeon Deterrent Spike Strips | Pigeon Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pigeon-spikes/" }, { "question": "How much is delivery?", "answer": "Free on orders over £75. Below that it is £22, and there is no minimum order.", "source": "Anti-Pigeon Spikes | Pigeon Deterrent Spike Strips | Pigeon Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pigeon-spikes/" }, { "question": "Can I return them if I ordered the wrong amount?", "answer": "Yes. You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, and everything we sell is a standard stock item so that applies to the whole range.", "source": "Anti-Pigeon Spikes | Pigeon Deterrent Spike Strips | Pigeon Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pigeon-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will spikes solve the problem on their own?", "answer": "On the treated surface, yes. If the birds are being fed nearby they will stay in the area and simply use the next ledge, so it is worth dealing with the food source at the same time.", "source": "Anti-Pigeon Spikes | Pigeon Deterrent Spike Strips | Pigeon Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pigeon-spikes/" }, { "question": "Who do I ask if my question is not here?", "answer": "Email theteam@mybirdspikes.co.uk. Tell us the bird, the surface and roughly how long the run is, and we can usually answer in one reply.", "source": "Anti-Pigeon Spikes | Pigeon Deterrent Spike Strips | Pigeon Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/pigeon-spikes/" }, { "question": "Do spikes work on seagulls?", "answer": "Yes, better than on almost any other bird. Gulls are large, they need a clear approach and a flat surface to settle, and a spiked ridge gives them neither.", "source": "Anti-Seagull Spikes | Seagull Deterrent Spike Strips | Seagull Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/seagull-spikes/" }, { "question": "Where do gulls actually perch?", "answer": "High and with a view: ridge lines, chimney stacks, parapets, dormers and flat roof plant. The same spots get used year after year.", "source": "Anti-Seagull Spikes | Seagull Deterrent Spike Strips | Seagull Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/seagull-spikes/" }, { "question": "Are seagulls protected in the UK?", "answer": "Yes. Gulls are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and herring gulls are red-listed. You may deter them from a surface, but you may not harm a bird or damage an active nest.", "source": "Anti-Seagull Spikes | Seagull Deterrent Spike Strips | Seagull Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/seagull-spikes/" }, { "question": "There is a nest on my roof now. Can I fit spikes?", "answer": "No, that surface waits. It is an offence to damage or destroy a nest while it is in use. Fit once the nest is finished with, and then they cannot rebuild there.", "source": "Anti-Seagull Spikes | Seagull Deterrent Spike Strips | Seagull Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/seagull-spikes/" }, { "question": "When should I fit them?", "answer": "Outside the nesting season, so the surface is already protected before the birds return.", "source": "Anti-Seagull Spikes | Seagull Deterrent Spike Strips | Seagull Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/seagull-spikes/" }, { "question": "Why marine grade steel?", "answer": "Because gull problems are usually coastal, and salt air is what destroys ordinary exterior fixings. It matters more on this product than on any other we sell.", "source": "Anti-Seagull Spikes | Seagull Deterrent Spike Strips | Seagull Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/seagull-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will they rust by the sea?", "answer": "The pins are marine grade stainless and made to resist exactly that. Rinse the run with fresh water when you next have access and they will do better still.", "source": "Anti-Seagull Spikes | Seagull Deterrent Spike Strips | Seagull Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/seagull-spikes/" }, { "question": "Can I fit them myself?", "answer": "On a ground floor sign or a low wall, yes. On a ridge or a parapet, that is work at height and we would rather you used a roofer.", "source": "Anti-Seagull Spikes | Seagull Deterrent Spike Strips | Seagull Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/seagull-spikes/" }, { "question": "How many strips do I need?", "answer": "Measure the run, divide by 50 cm and round up. On a ridge, measure the whole length, because gulls will simply use the untreated end.", "source": "Anti-Seagull Spikes | Seagull Deterrent Spike Strips | Seagull Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/seagull-spikes/" }, { "question": "Do I need two rows on a parapet?", "answer": "If the parapet is wider than about 15 cm, yes. A single row down the middle leaves landing room either side.", "source": "Anti-Seagull Spikes | Seagull Deterrent Spike Strips | Seagull Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/seagull-spikes/" }, { "question": "What about a flat roof?", "answer": "If they are nesting on the deck rather than perching on the edge, netting over the area is the stronger answer. Spikes protect edges; only netting closes an open expanse.", "source": "Anti-Seagull Spikes | Seagull Deterrent Spike Strips | Seagull Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/seagull-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will the gulls just move next door?", "answer": "Often, yes, and it is fairer to say so. They relocate to the nearest similar spot rather than leaving the street. Treating your roof properly is still worth doing.", "source": "Anti-Seagull Spikes | Seagull Deterrent Spike Strips | Seagull Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/seagull-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will they stop gulls diving at me?", "answer": "Only indirectly. Diving is nest defence, so it stops when there is no nest to defend, which is what preventing nesting achieves for next season.", "source": "Anti-Seagull Spikes | Seagull Deterrent Spike Strips | Seagull Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/seagull-spikes/" }, { "question": "Do they harm the birds?", "answer": "No. The pins are blunt. A gull lands, finds it awkward and leaves.", "source": "Anti-Seagull Spikes | Seagull Deterrent Spike Strips | Seagull Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/seagull-spikes/" }, { "question": "Are they safe for my cat?", "answer": "Yes, they are blunt enough not to injure a pet.", "source": "Anti-Seagull Spikes | Seagull Deterrent Spike Strips | Seagull Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/seagull-spikes/" }, { "question": "What do I fix them to a roof with?", "answer": "On a ridge tile, exterior adhesive is usual, because drilling a tile is a bad idea. On timber or metal, screws. Tell us the surface and we will advise.", "source": "Anti-Seagull Spikes | Seagull Deterrent Spike Strips | Seagull Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/seagull-spikes/" }, { "question": "Can I fit them to a chimney stack?", "answer": "Yes, and stacks are one of the commonest gull perches. It is height work, so treat it as a roofer's job.", "source": "Anti-Seagull Spikes | Seagull Deterrent Spike Strips | Seagull Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/seagull-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will they damage my roof?", "answer": "Not if they are fitted with adhesive rather than by drilling tiles. That is the usual approach on a roof for exactly this reason.", "source": "Anti-Seagull Spikes | Seagull Deterrent Spike Strips | Seagull Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/seagull-spikes/" }, { "question": "Can I cut them to fit around a vent?", "answer": "Yes, tin snips. Work in short lengths around anything complicated.", "source": "Anti-Seagull Spikes | Seagull Deterrent Spike Strips | Seagull Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/seagull-spikes/" }, { "question": "How long will they last on a coastal property?", "answer": "They are made for permanent outdoor use in that environment. We do not publish a figure in years because exposure varies so much.", "source": "Anti-Seagull Spikes | Seagull Deterrent Spike Strips | Seagull Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/seagull-spikes/" }, { "question": "Do they need maintenance?", "answer": "Clear debris once or twice a year. On the coast, a fresh water rinse when you have access helps everything up there, not just the spikes.", "source": "Anti-Seagull Spikes | Seagull Deterrent Spike Strips | Seagull Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/seagull-spikes/" }, { "question": "Are they visible from the street?", "answer": "On a ridge line, barely. They are low profile and read as part of the roof detail from ground level.", "source": "Anti-Seagull Spikes | Seagull Deterrent Spike Strips | Seagull Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/seagull-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will they work on smaller gulls?", "answer": "Yes. All gull species need landing room. It is the very small birds, like sparrows, where spikes stop being the right tool.", "source": "Anti-Seagull Spikes | Seagull Deterrent Spike Strips | Seagull Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/seagull-spikes/" }, { "question": "Do they work on pigeons too?", "answer": "Yes, the same strips work on pigeons, crows and other larger birds.", "source": "Anti-Seagull Spikes | Seagull Deterrent Spike Strips | Seagull Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/seagull-spikes/" }, { "question": "Should I use gel instead on a narrow ledge?", "answer": "If the ledge will not take the base, yes. Gel is the product for surfaces a strip cannot sit on.", "source": "Anti-Seagull Spikes | Seagull Deterrent Spike Strips | Seagull Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/seagull-spikes/" }, { "question": "What if the gulls are being fed nearby?", "answer": "They will stay in the area. Protecting your roof still works, but a food source a few doors away keeps the pressure on the whole street.", "source": "Anti-Seagull Spikes | Seagull Deterrent Spike Strips | Seagull Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/seagull-spikes/" }, { "question": "Do you install them?", "answer": "No, we supply only. For roof work, use a roofer.", "source": "Anti-Seagull Spikes | Seagull Deterrent Spike Strips | Seagull Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/seagull-spikes/" }, { "question": "How much is delivery?", "answer": "Free on orders over £75. Below that it is £22, and there is no minimum order.", "source": "Anti-Seagull Spikes | Seagull Deterrent Spike Strips | Seagull Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/seagull-spikes/" }, { "question": "Can I return it if I ordered the wrong amount?", "answer": "Yes. You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, and everything we sell is a standard stock item so that applies to the whole range.", "source": "Anti-Seagull Spikes | Seagull Deterrent Spike Strips | Seagull Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/seagull-spikes/" }, { "question": "Who do I ask if my question is not here?", "answer": "Email theteam@mybirdspikes.co.uk. Tell us the bird, the surface and roughly how long the run is, and we can usually answer in one reply.", "source": "Anti-Seagull Spikes | Seagull Deterrent Spike Strips | Seagull Repellent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/seagull-spikes/" }, { "question": "Are snakes a problem in British gardens?", "answer": "Honestly, no. Britain has three native snakes, encounters are uncommon and almost always harmless. We would rather tell you that than sell you a barrier you do not need.", "source": "Snake Spikes | Snake Spike Strip | Snake Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/snake-spikes/" }, { "question": "What snake will I see in a UK garden?", "answer": "Almost always a grass snake. It is harmless, non venomous and beneficial, eating slugs and amphibians.", "source": "Snake Spikes | Snake Spike Strip | Snake Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/snake-spikes/" }, { "question": "Is the adder dangerous?", "answer": "It is Britain's only venomous snake, but it is shy and bites only when trodden on or handled. Bites are rare and it is a declining, protected species.", "source": "Snake Spikes | Snake Spike Strip | Snake Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/snake-spikes/" }, { "question": "Are British snakes protected?", "answer": "Yes, all three native species are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Intentionally killing or injuring one is an offence.", "source": "Snake Spikes | Snake Spike Strip | Snake Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/snake-spikes/" }, { "question": "Is it legal to use a snake deterrent in the UK?", "answer": "A humane, non harming barrier is lawful. Anything capable of injuring a snake is not, which is exactly why we only sell the blunt moulded version.", "source": "Snake Spikes | Snake Spike Strip | Snake Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/snake-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will these spikes hurt a snake?", "answer": "No. The points are blunt and moulded and cannot pierce. It is a surface a snake will not cross comfortably, nothing more.", "source": "Snake Spikes | Snake Spike Strip | Snake Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/snake-spikes/" }, { "question": "I have adders on my land. What should I do?", "answer": "Leave them alone, keep dogs on a lead in the areas you know they use, and take care where you put your hands in rough ground. A barrier is not the answer to adders.", "source": "Snake Spikes | Snake Spike Strip | Snake Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/snake-spikes/" }, { "question": "Where would a barrier actually make sense?", "answer": "A specific threshold: an outbuilding door, a step edge, a doorway you would rather nothing crossed.", "source": "Snake Spikes | Snake Spike Strip | Snake Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/snake-spikes/" }, { "question": "Does it work outside the UK?", "answer": "Yes, and that is where most of these are used. In countries with genuinely dangerous snakes the calculation is completely different.", "source": "Snake Spikes | Snake Spike Strip | Snake Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/snake-spikes/" }, { "question": "How do I fit it?", "answer": "Along the base of a wall or across a threshold, fixed with adhesive, screws or ties depending on the surface.", "source": "Snake Spikes | Snake Spike Strip | Snake Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/snake-spikes/" }, { "question": "Does it need to be continuous?", "answer": "Yes. A gap in a barrier is a route, and snakes are very good at finding one.", "source": "Snake Spikes | Snake Spike Strip | Snake Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/snake-spikes/" }, { "question": "What defeats it?", "answer": "Vegetation. A strip under long grass or leaf litter is a strip a snake passes over. Keep the run clear.", "source": "Snake Spikes | Snake Spike Strip | Snake Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/snake-spikes/" }, { "question": "Is there something better than a barrier?", "answer": "Usually, yes: remove what is attracting them. Log piles, long grass, rodent activity and standing water do more to bring snakes in than an open threshold does.", "source": "Snake Spikes | Snake Spike Strip | Snake Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/snake-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will it keep out rodents?", "answer": "No, it is not designed for that, and we would not sell it as a rodent product.", "source": "Snake Spikes | Snake Spike Strip | Snake Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/snake-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will it deter lizards?", "answer": "Possibly, and in Britain lizards are also protected. If reptiles generally are the concern, take local advice first.", "source": "Snake Spikes | Snake Spike Strip | Snake Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/snake-spikes/" }, { "question": "Is it safe for pets?", "answer": "Yes, the points are blunt. Do not fit it where a dog regularly lies or walks though.", "source": "Snake Spikes | Snake Spike Strip | Snake Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/snake-spikes/" }, { "question": "Is it safe for children?", "answer": "It is blunt, but as with anything at ground level, think about where it goes.", "source": "Snake Spikes | Snake Spike Strip | Snake Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/snake-spikes/" }, { "question": "Can I use it on a fence?", "answer": "It is designed for ground level thresholds. For fence tops, the cat and bird strips are the right products.", "source": "Snake Spikes | Snake Spike Strip | Snake Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/snake-spikes/" }, { "question": "How is it sold?", "answer": "Per 50 cm strip, with no minimum order.", "source": "Snake Spikes | Snake Spike Strip | Snake Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/snake-spikes/" }, { "question": "How many do I need?", "answer": "Measure the threshold or run, divide by 50 cm and round up. A continuous line matters more than length.", "source": "Snake Spikes | Snake Spike Strip | Snake Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/snake-spikes/" }, { "question": "Can I cut it?", "answer": "Yes, snips or a sharp knife.", "source": "Snake Spikes | Snake Spike Strip | Snake Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/snake-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will it last outdoors?", "answer": "Yes, UV stabilised and injection moulded for permanent outdoor use.", "source": "Snake Spikes | Snake Spike Strip | Snake Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/snake-spikes/" }, { "question": "Does it need maintenance?", "answer": "Keep it clear of grass and leaf litter. That is most of it.", "source": "Snake Spikes | Snake Spike Strip | Snake Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/snake-spikes/" }, { "question": "Is this the same as your cat and pest spikes?", "answer": "Yes, the same moulded product presented for a different job.", "source": "Snake Spikes | Snake Spike Strip | Snake Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/snake-spikes/" }, { "question": "Should I buy the steel version instead?", "answer": "No. For a ground level barrier the moulded plastic is the right choice, and steel at ground level is not something we recommend.", "source": "Snake Spikes | Snake Spike Strip | Snake Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/snake-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will it stop snakes climbing?", "answer": "It addresses crossing at ground level. Some snakes climb well, so a barrier is one part of an approach rather than the whole of it.", "source": "Snake Spikes | Snake Spike Strip | Snake Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/snake-spikes/" }, { "question": "What if I am not sure what I have seen?", "answer": "Send us a photo. It is usually a grass snake, and knowing that saves you the money.", "source": "Snake Spikes | Snake Spike Strip | Snake Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/snake-spikes/" }, { "question": "Do you fit it?", "answer": "No, we supply only.", "source": "Snake Spikes | Snake Spike Strip | Snake Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/snake-spikes/" }, { "question": "How much is delivery?", "answer": "Free on orders over £75. Below that it is £22, and there is no minimum order.", "source": "Snake Spikes | Snake Spike Strip | Snake Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/snake-spikes/" }, { "question": "Can I return it?", "answer": "Yes. You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, and everything we sell is a standard stock item so that applies to the whole range.", "source": "Snake Spikes | Snake Spike Strip | Snake Deterrent Spikes (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/snake-spikes/" }, { "question": "Do squirrel spikes actually work?", "answer": "Yes, when they are placed on the route rather than the destination. Squirrels follow the same raised path daily, and making that path uncomfortable is what changes their behaviour.", "source": "Squirrel Spikes | Squirrel Spike Strip | Squirrel Deterrent Spikes - Stainless Steel (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/squirrel-spikes/" }, { "question": "Where should I put them?", "answer": "On the section they actually cross, usually the fence run between a tree and whatever they are heading for. Treating the whole boundary is rarely necessary.", "source": "Squirrel Spikes | Squirrel Spike Strip | Squirrel Deterrent Spikes - Stainless Steel (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/squirrel-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will they hurt the squirrels?", "answer": "No. The pins are blunt. They are uncomfortable to walk on, which is the point, and they do not injure.", "source": "Squirrel Spikes | Squirrel Spike Strip | Squirrel Deterrent Spikes - Stainless Steel (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/squirrel-spikes/" }, { "question": "Are squirrels protected in the UK?", "answer": "Red squirrels are, under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, and intentionally killing, injuring or disturbing one is an offence. Grey squirrels are non-native and may not be released. This is a humane deterrent, but in a red squirrel area take local advice first.", "source": "Squirrel Spikes | Squirrel Spike Strip | Squirrel Deterrent Spikes - Stainless Steel (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/squirrel-spikes/" }, { "question": "How do I know which squirrel I have?", "answer": "Greys are larger and grey-brown; reds are smaller, russet, with ear tufts. Red populations in Britain are localised, so if you are in one of those areas you will usually know.", "source": "Squirrel Spikes | Squirrel Spike Strip | Squirrel Deterrent Spikes - Stainless Steel (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/squirrel-spikes/" }, { "question": "Can I use them on a bird feeder pole?", "answer": "Yes, as a collar below the feeder to remove the climb. Bear in mind squirrels jump well, so a pole within a couple of metres of a fence or branch will still be reached.", "source": "Squirrel Spikes | Squirrel Spike Strip | Squirrel Deterrent Spikes - Stainless Steel (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/squirrel-spikes/" }, { "question": "They still reach my feeder. What now?", "answer": "Move the pole. Two metres of clear air in every direction does more than any collar, because jumping is the route you have not blocked.", "source": "Squirrel Spikes | Squirrel Spike Strip | Squirrel Deterrent Spikes - Stainless Steel (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/squirrel-spikes/" }, { "question": "Can I use them on a fence top?", "answer": "Yes, that is the main use. Use screws rather than adhesive alone, because timber moves more than brick.", "source": "Squirrel Spikes | Squirrel Spike Strip | Squirrel Deterrent Spikes - Stainless Steel (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/squirrel-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will they stop squirrels getting into my loft?", "answer": "They can interrupt the route along a fence or a wall, but if squirrels are entering a roof, the entry point itself needs closing. That is a netting or a builder's job.", "source": "Squirrel Spikes | Squirrel Spike Strip | Squirrel Deterrent Spikes - Stainless Steel (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/squirrel-spikes/" }, { "question": "Do they work on rats or mice?", "answer": "They are not designed for rodents at ground level and we would not sell them as a rat product.", "source": "Squirrel Spikes | Squirrel Spike Strip | Squirrel Deterrent Spikes - Stainless Steel (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/squirrel-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will they stop cats too?", "answer": "On a fence top, often yes. The cat spikes are the blunt moulded version designed specifically for that.", "source": "Squirrel Spikes | Squirrel Spike Strip | Squirrel Deterrent Spikes - Stainless Steel (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/squirrel-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will they stop birds?", "answer": "Yes, the same strips deter larger birds from perching on the fence line.", "source": "Squirrel Spikes | Squirrel Spike Strip | Squirrel Deterrent Spikes - Stainless Steel (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/squirrel-spikes/" }, { "question": "How many strips do I need?", "answer": "Measure the section you want to interrupt, divide by 50 cm and round up. You usually need far less than you think, because you are breaking a route not fencing a perimeter.", "source": "Squirrel Spikes | Squirrel Spike Strip | Squirrel Deterrent Spikes - Stainless Steel (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/squirrel-spikes/" }, { "question": "What do I fix them with?", "answer": "On timber, screws. On brick or stone, adhesive or screws. On a metal pole, cable ties work well.", "source": "Squirrel Spikes | Squirrel Spike Strip | Squirrel Deterrent Spikes - Stainless Steel (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/squirrel-spikes/" }, { "question": "Can I cut them to fit a post?", "answer": "Yes, tin snips, and short lengths wrap a post or a pole neatly.", "source": "Squirrel Spikes | Squirrel Spike Strip | Squirrel Deterrent Spikes - Stainless Steel (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/squirrel-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will they damage my fence?", "answer": "No more than any screw fixing. On a fence you would rather not drill, use exterior adhesive.", "source": "Squirrel Spikes | Squirrel Spike Strip | Squirrel Deterrent Spikes - Stainless Steel (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/squirrel-spikes/" }, { "question": "Do they rust?", "answer": "The pins are marine grade stainless steel and the base is polycarbonate. Neither rusts.", "source": "Squirrel Spikes | Squirrel Spike Strip | Squirrel Deterrent Spikes - Stainless Steel (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/squirrel-spikes/" }, { "question": "Do they need maintenance?", "answer": "Clear debris once or twice a year, and check the fixings on timber after a wet winter.", "source": "Squirrel Spikes | Squirrel Spike Strip | Squirrel Deterrent Spikes - Stainless Steel (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/squirrel-spikes/" }, { "question": "Are they visible?", "answer": "Low profile and clear based. On a fence top most people do not notice them from a few metres away.", "source": "Squirrel Spikes | Squirrel Spike Strip | Squirrel Deterrent Spikes - Stainless Steel (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/squirrel-spikes/" }, { "question": "Are they safe for my dog?", "answer": "Yes. They are blunt, and they are usually fitted well above a dog's reach anyway.", "source": "Squirrel Spikes | Squirrel Spike Strip | Squirrel Deterrent Spikes - Stainless Steel (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/squirrel-spikes/" }, { "question": "Are they safe for hedgehogs?", "answer": "They go on raised runs, not at ground level, so hedgehogs are not affected. Never fit anything spiked at ground level for that reason.", "source": "Squirrel Spikes | Squirrel Spike Strip | Squirrel Deterrent Spikes - Stainless Steel (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/squirrel-spikes/" }, { "question": "Will squirrels just find another way?", "answer": "Sometimes, and that is the honest answer. Watch where they go next and treat that too. Usually there are only one or two viable routes.", "source": "Squirrel Spikes | Squirrel Spike Strip | Squirrel Deterrent Spikes - Stainless Steel (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/squirrel-spikes/" }, { "question": "Is there a more humane option?", "answer": "This is the humane option. It is a deterrent with blunt pins, as opposed to a trap or a poison, neither of which we sell.", "source": "Squirrel Spikes | Squirrel Spike Strip | Squirrel Deterrent Spikes - Stainless Steel (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/squirrel-spikes/" }, { "question": "Can I combine them with other deterrents?", "answer": "Yes. Spikes on the routes, and moving feeders or bins so the destination is less attractive, works better than either alone.", "source": "Squirrel Spikes | Squirrel Spike Strip | Squirrel Deterrent Spikes - Stainless Steel (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/squirrel-spikes/" }, { "question": "Do they work in winter?", "answer": "Yes, and winter is when pressure on feeders is highest, so it is a sensible time to fit them.", "source": "Squirrel Spikes | Squirrel Spike Strip | Squirrel Deterrent Spikes - Stainless Steel (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/squirrel-spikes/" }, { "question": "How quickly do they work?", "answer": "Usually within days. Squirrels test a route, find it uncomfortable and take another.", "source": "Squirrel Spikes | Squirrel Spike Strip | Squirrel Deterrent Spikes - Stainless Steel (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/squirrel-spikes/" }, { "question": "Do you install them?", "answer": "No, we supply only. A fence top is a straightforward DIY job.", "source": "Squirrel Spikes | Squirrel Spike Strip | Squirrel Deterrent Spikes - Stainless Steel (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/squirrel-spikes/" }, { "question": "How much is delivery?", "answer": "Free on orders over £75. Below that it is £22, and there is no minimum order.", "source": "Squirrel Spikes | Squirrel Spike Strip | Squirrel Deterrent Spikes - Stainless Steel (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/squirrel-spikes/" }, { "question": "Can I return it if I ordered the wrong amount?", "answer": "Yes. You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, and everything we sell is a standard stock item so that applies to the whole range.", "source": "Squirrel Spikes | Squirrel Spike Strip | Squirrel Deterrent Spikes - Stainless Steel (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/squirrel-spikes/" }, { "question": "Who do I ask if my question is not here?", "answer": "Email theteam@mybirdspikes.co.uk. Tell us the bird, the surface and roughly how long the run is, and we can usually answer in one reply.", "source": "Squirrel Spikes | Squirrel Spike Strip | Squirrel Deterrent Spikes - Stainless Steel (per 50cm strip)", "url": "https://mybirdspikes.co.uk/product/squirrel-spikes/" } ] }