Pigeon spikes installed on a fence, window sill and wall ledge to prevent birds landing

Bird spikes for mailboxes can protect a flat top where birds perch, and must keep the door, handle and postal opening clear.

How bird spikes for mailboxes should fit

Measure the full top and every adjacent ledge. Use a strip that fits the cover and fix it without crushing hollow metal or timber. Keep sharp points away from hands and delivery access.

  • Cover the complete landing area.
  • Check the fixing after wind.
  • Use another method on loose or flexible covers.

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