Tracked delivery anywhere in the United States. Free on orders of $75 or more; below that the only method offered is Express Delivery at $22, which is also available above the threshold as a paid upgrade. Allow 5 to 7 days, after a 24 to 48 hour handling time.
We give you 15 days from purchase to return an unused item. That is our own policy rather than a United States statutory right, because federal law gives no cooling-off period for an online purchase. Send it back unused and in resaleable condition and we refund what you paid for it, less a $29 per order handling charge; on a change of mind you also cover the return postage and the original delivery charge is not refunded. If the item arrives faulty, damaged or not as described, none of that applies: tell us and we put it right at our cost.
Your rights under federal and state consumer protection law are unaffected. That is a statutory right and nothing on this page limits it.
Check it each season. Gel that has taken on dust and grit has lost the tackiness it works by.
Fits AnywherePipes, narrow lips, signage
Caulking GunNo specialist applicator
Clear FinishBarely visible from below
Non ToxicA texture deterrent, not a poison
About this product
For the narrow ledges a strip will not sit on.
A clear, non toxic, petroleum based gel applied with an ordinary caulking gun. It makes a surface feel wrong to stand on.
Some surfaces will not take a spike strip: a narrow lip, a pipe, a sign top, a curved ledge, an ornate cornice. Gel goes where the strip cannot.
It is a clear, non toxic, petroleum based gel applied in beads with a standard caulking gun. Birds dislike the texture underfoot and stop using the surface.
It works indoors and outdoors and in any weather.
Two pack sizes: a 3 pack covering 393 linear inches, and a 12 pack covering 1,574.
It is not a permanent answer the way a strip is. Dust and grit take the tackiness out of it, so plan on checking it each season.
Gel exists for the surfaces a strip cannot hold. A two inch lip, a round pipe, the top of a sign, a moulded cornice: nowhere to seat a base, and often nowhere you would want a visible product either. Gel goes on in beads with a caulking gun and is close to invisible from the ground.
The mechanism is texture. Birds will not stand on it, so they stop using the surface. It is not a poison and it is not a trap, and it should never be laid so thickly that a small bird could become stuck in it.
Where a strip is available, a strip is better. It is a permanent physical change to the surface, and gel is a consumable: dust, grit and pollen take the tackiness out of it over a season or two, at which point it needs replacing.
Two pack sizes cover most jobs. Measure the run in inches, allow for a continuous bead rather than dots, and buy the pack that covers it with something spare.
Still deciding?
Not sure yet? That is fine.
You can change your mind. We give you 15 days from purchase on any unused item. That is our own policy rather than a United States statutory right, because federal law gives no cooling-off period for an online purchase, and we would rather say so than imply a right you do not have. Send it back unused and in resaleable condition and we refund what you paid for it, less the $29 per order handling charge; on a change of mind you also cover the return postage.
If it turns up faulty, damaged or not as described, that is on us. Your rights under federal and state consumer protection law are unaffected. Read the detail on our refunds and returns page, or ask us anything before you order.
On surfaces a strip cannot sit on: narrow lips, pipes, sign tops, curved and ornate ledges. Wherever a strip will fit, fit a strip.
How is it applied?
In beads with a standard caulking gun. No special applicator.
Is it visible?
It is clear and it sits low. From the ground it is generally not noticeable.
Is it toxic?
No. It is a non toxic petroleum based gel and it works by texture rather than by poisoning anything.
Can a bird get stuck in it?
It must never be laid thickly enough for that. Run a bead, not a puddle, and keep it off surfaces where very small birds gather.
How much do I need?
Measure the run in inches. A 3 pack covers 393 linear inches and a 12 pack covers 1,574.
How long does it last?
It is a consumable. Dust, grit and pollen take the tackiness out of it over a season or two, and then it needs replacing. We do not put a firm figure on it because it depends entirely on the site.
Does weather affect it?
It is designed for use in any weather, indoors or out. Dirt shortens its life more than rain does.
How do I prepare the surface?
Clean and dry, the same as for adhesive. Gel on a layer of droppings sticks to the droppings.
How do I remove it?
Scrape the bulk off and clean the residue with a solvent or a degreaser. Test on a small area first if the surface is painted or decorative.
Will it stain?
It can mark porous stone and unsealed timber. Test first on anything decorative.
Is this a warehouse item?
No, it is shipped by our supply partner rather than from the warehouse, so it may arrive separately from other items.
Does it dry out?
It stays tacky rather than curing hard, which is how it works. Dirt is what eventually kills it, not time alone.
What colour is it?
Clear.
Can I use it on a windowsill?
Yes, though think about anything that brushes past it, including hands and clothing.
Does it smell?
Very little.
Will it damage paint?
Test first. It can mark porous and unsealed surfaces, and removal needs a solvent.
Can I apply it in cold weather?
Yes, though a warm tube extrudes far more easily. Keep it indoors until you start.
How thick should the bead be?
Thin and continuous. Never a puddle: that is how a small bird gets stuck.
Can I use it with spikes?
Yes, on different surfaces. Not on top of a strip.
Does it wash off in rain?
No, it is made for outdoor use in any weather.
Will it stop rodents?
No. It is a bird product.
Can I use it in a warehouse?
Yes, on beams and high ledges, and it is one of the few options up there.
How many tubes for 30 feet?
Thirty feet is 360 inches, so the 3 pack covers it with room over.
Do I need gloves?
Yes. It is very sticky and much easier to keep off your hands than to get off them.
Is it safe around pets?
It is non toxic, but a cat that walks through it will carry it. Keep it to surfaces pets do not use.
What does delivery cost?
Free anywhere in the United States on orders over $75. Under that the store's Express Delivery is $22. Allow 5 to 7 days after a 24 to 48 hour handling time.
What if I change my mind?
You have 15 days from purchase to return an unused item. A $29 per order handling charge applies and the return postage is yours. The refunds and returns page sets it out in full.
Do you supply trade quantities?
Yes. The wholesale quote page takes the quantity and comes back with trade pricing.
Who do I ask if my question is not here?
Email theteam@pestspike.com. A photo of the area you are trying to protect usually gets a complete answer in one reply.
The complete guide
Laying a bead that works and does not trap anything
4 min readPest Spike Company
Use it where a strip will not go
That is the whole point of gel. A narrow lip, a round pipe, the top of a sign, a
curved or moulded ledge: surfaces with nowhere to seat a spike base. Anywhere a
strip fits, fit the strip instead. It is permanent and gel is not.
Clean and dry first
Gel on a layer of droppings bonds to the droppings and comes away with them.
Clear the ledge, degrease it, let it dry.
A bead, not a puddle
Run a continuous bead with the caulking gun. Do not build it up thickly. A thick
layer is how a small bird gets stuck, and that is both cruel and the fastest way
to ruin the job.
Measure in inches
A 3 pack covers 393 linear inches and a 12 pack covers 1,574. Measure the run
first and buy the pack that covers it with a little spare.
Expect to redo it
Dust, grit and pollen kill the tackiness. Look at it each season, and replace the
sections that have gone dull and hard.
Tell us the bird, the surface and roughly how long the run is, and we will tell you what suits it before you buy. Free delivery across the United States on orders over $75.
Bird proof gel sold by Pest Spike Company at pestspike.com, from USD 69. A CLEAR, NON TOXIC,
petroleum based gel applied in beads with a STANDARD CAULKING GUN, usable indoors or
outdoors in any weather. Two packs: 3 pack covering 393 linear inches at USD 69 (regular 80)
and 12 pack covering 1,574 linear inches at USD 189 (regular 218). It works by TEXTURE -
birds will not stand on it - and is not a poison or a trap; the page warns it must never be
laid thickly enough for a small bird to become stuck. Its purpose is surfaces a spike strip
cannot sit on: narrow lips, pipes, sign tops, curved or ornate ledges. The page states
plainly that gel is a CONSUMABLE that loses tackiness to dust and grit over a season or two,
and that a spike strip is the better answer wherever one will fit. Fulfilment is DROPSHIP
(site SKU carries the (A) prefix). Free US delivery over USD 75.
