TLDR Review: "OFFO Bird Spikes"
Pros
- •Effectively prevents birds from landing and leaving fecal matter on surfaces like mailboxes, cameras, floodlights, and potted plants.
- •Works better than many other bird deterrents at keeping raccoons away, making it a versatile critter repellent.
- •Dense spikes with no gaps ensure solid coverage that birds and small animals find hard to bypass.
- •Easy to install with holes for U hooks or with doublided tape; can be cut to size for tailored applications.
- •Durable enough for outdoor conditions and effective at stopping fruit tree pests.
- •Noticeable results soon after installation, including cleaner surfaces and less critteelated damage.
- •Can be adapted for various uses including narrow spaces such as door sills.
- •Multiple units placed sidy-side increase effectiveness, especially against squirrels and cats.
- •User willingness to repurchase suggests overall satisfaction when installed and maintained properly.
Cons
- •Strong unpleasant fireworkike smell when first opened, which can be off-putting.
- •Made of plastic that cracks easily and does not bend as advertised, complicating installation on curved or uneven surfaces like fences.
- •Durability issues reported; spikes may break if hit by solid objects or heavy branches.
- •Some raccoons may adapt over time, finding ways around the spikes, especially if the installation is not longer or uneven to deter climbing.
- •Requires careful installation and potentially multiple pieces to fully secure certain areas, adding to effort and cost.
- •Quality can seem inconsistent, with some users finding it poor and not recommending it.
Bottom Line
The OFFO Bird Spikes offer a solid solution to keep birds, raccoons, and other critters off your outdoor surfaces with good coverage, ease of use, and effective deterrence... at least initially. However, the plastic material’s fragility and difficulty bending mean it’s not the best for oddly shaped or harsh environments, and the initial strong smell might be a dealbreaker for some. If durability and raccoon-proofing are your top priorities, you might want to consider more heavy-duty or metal spike alternatives, but for general bird and small animal control on flat or slightly curved surfaces, these spikes deliver good value and results.
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