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Wouldn't longer spikes be more helpful? I mean like 4 inch (100mm) long spikes.
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Yes, you need pigeon spikes, you can buy it in lengths from ferreterias and cut to size. Also fix some ribbons just above that will flutter in the breeze, they don't like that! Good luck!
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05-04-2020, 09:56 AM
(This post was last modified: 05-04-2020, 10:29 AM by Archer.)
The birds used to roost on one of the wooden beams of our terrace, so I stretched a length of thread between a couple of nails. Soon stopped them and not an eyesore.
May work as a temp solution.
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If they are still there in spite of the spikes, spray the spikes with WD40 or similar. They can't get a grip then. They used to sit and ***** on my balcony handrail, but now they never sit there after the WD 40 treatment.
Just protect the wall behind with some card or other while spraying so it does not stain the wall.