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Carefully move nests to another spot.nest image by Pefkos from Fotolia.com
Walk around the house and look for nests on all window sills. If nests are present, you need to carefully move them to another spot. - 2
Put on disposable rubber gloves.medical gloves image by sasha from Fotolia.com
Put on disposable gloves and use a ladder to reach each window sill. Check the nest for any eggs or baby birds. Move the nest if it's empty and relocate it to a tree or bush, making sure that it is high off the ground, away from predators. If the nest has eggs or birds, wait until it's empty to avoid being pecked at or attacked by a mother bird trying to protect its eggs or young. - 3
Clean off the sill with a broom.corn straw broom head image by Scott Williams from Fotolia.com
Clean off the window sill area with a broom. Remove all debris prior to installing the bird spikes. Clean the area with a sponge dipped in a bucket of mild soap and water. Once the sill is clean and dry, measure the sill to determine how many spikes are needed. Spikes are available in sections of one to eight inches in length. - 4
Apply a thin strip of glue to the base of the spike.bottle of glue on black marble image by phizics from Fotolia.com
Apply a thin strip of glue to the base of the spike and place the spike on the window sill. Apply pressure on the spike until it sets. The amount of pressure and length of time varies according to the glue being used so be sure to read the label. - 5). Install the remaining spikes on all window sills.
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