The birds, particularly pigeons, will sit upon the roof of storefronts and allow
their fecal matter to drop all over the sidewalk, or worse the customers. Business owners take great pride in the appearance of their entryways so they can attract customers. By using plastic bird spikes, much of the bird problem can be eliminated. The Pigeon spikes can be placed along the roof line which will create a deterrent to those pesky birds. The newer plastic bird spikes are not as visible as the older stainless steel versions. Low visibility is a good thing for the aesthetics of the building but can be an effective pest control tool.
The plastic bird spikes can also be placed on the ledge of a balcony. This will keep the birds from landing in your space and making an extreme mess. Although, the idea behind the spikes is to not injure the bird rather than make the area uncomfortable to land on. This will eliminate the need to continuously clean up bird do. The birds can also carry diseases that can be carried through their droppings. When you are cleaning up the mess, you run the risk of getting a disease from the birds. The birds can also damage your property as they may tear fibers from materials to make their nests. Sometimes they will even be bold enough to make their nests on your balcony.
The plastic bird spikes can control the amount of birds that will land on your property in a safe and humane way. The birds will often just move to another area to rest. The plastic bird spikes are very inexpensive, yet effective. If your concern is a balcony, it can probably done for about ten dollars.