Pigeon Post & Wire Systems

Post and wire systems are a discreet method to prevent pigeons from landing on ledges. Once installed the wire is barely noticeable from ground level and has quickly gained a reputation as an economical alternative to spikes on building facades, especially among architects.

It is important to note that this is a barrier for light prevention only and should not be used in areas of high population or areas of nesting. Bird post and wire systems do not prevent pigeons from landing; the spring tensioned wire simply pushes back on the pigeon's breast as they attempt landing and thus encourages them to look for alternative sites.

A bird wire system is usually installed using 2 rows of wire; normally this will suffice to stop pigeons from perching on the edge of ledges but will not prevent them from landing further back from the ledge. However, this is not normally an issue as it is a less desirable position and the pigeon is more likely to relocate to a more favourable location. Installing multi-rows over the entire ledge is generally not necessary but often undertaken.

Post and wire systems are very easy to install and only require basic DIY skills. Posts are installed with a maximum spacing of 1.5m, a thin 0.7mm wire with a single spring is installed between the posts then the wire is tensioned and held together using crimps. A specialist crimping tool is available for the main aspects of the installation and recommended for larger installs, otherwise a pair of scissors and a blunt pair of pliers will suffice.

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