Does this work better than the spikes? How long does this stay sticky before it's dried out or covered by dust&leaves blowing in the air? Thx!
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Very good questions. The sticky stuff's efficacy seems to wear off pretty quickly. Either that or the pigeons I "invite" on my balcony have learned how to avoid! The spikes have also not deterred them. And all these years I thought city pigeons were stupid? Not so! Good luck getting rid of your pigeons. I've just about given up! Oh, and I do not have leaves blowing around on my balcony so cannot address that issue, sorry.
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I have only had it in use for 3 months and so far it has stayed very tacky. No more birds. It works great.
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Our problem was grackles roosting in a tree. We put Tanglefoot on several branches and at the same time put up some of the reflective tape and three "evil eye" balloons. I'm not sure which did the trick, but it was amazingly successful. After roosting in our tree for months, they were all gone in a matter of days and it's at least six months later and they haven't returned.
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Doubt it would stick to brick...here I'll go try...it slightly sticks, doubt it would stay well unless you also used glue, which kinda defeats the purpose. What are you using it for? If to keep cats off, they make pads that set off alarm, tour plastic spikes, check out Foster's & Smith
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Tiny pebbles and DRY leaves suck-up the best....but I wouldn't try to use this instead of a rake!!! A blower to blow those things away or into a heap to shovel or scoop up is what I do.
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I have been successful with this. I applied to suckers over a year ago and they have not come back. It is the only thing that has worked for me. I used it on a flowering pear tree. Now this year I have had new suckers start and again I just applied and they are dead.
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i dont know, but what i do know is that it did not last sticky for more than 3 weeks.i have used a product call tree banding gum from Treekote and it lasted almost 1 year,the treekote company recomends putting a banding paper so u dont apply straight on tree.hope that helps
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I don't know for certain, but the purpose of the spike is to help the plant bloom. Period. I would count on a different product for your purpose.
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Hello!These pads just come by themselves, already sticky. They usually last for around a few months with me. If they start not sticking, all you have to do is rinse the pad underneath cold water, and let them air dry. They will be really sticky again.They will wear out eventually, but this method works for a long time. =)
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Hi Sally, On my mat the spikes are spaced on a grid 1.25" apart and are approximately 1/8" long. Maybe placement varies for the different sizes? I have two of the larger sized mats and don't have any issues with them scooting around on my medium pile carpeting.
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I doubt the wind would be a factor if you use the spike at the bottom. My problem is mine only worked for a couple of weeks.
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The spikes work only on open ground, not a floor or wall. My answer: not to my knowledge, without using one's imagination. I have the same problem because my Powerwind is on a patio deck. lI hold it down with one had if necessary.
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I don't know. I used mine to try to make the leaves a deeper green on a pinn oak in Oklahoma. I am not sure that the spiked helped.
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Mine stayed sticky thru out the entire summer last year. It will, over time, accumulate very small insects that get stuck in it. Never drys out and stays guey the entire time. To remove, just something flat and it will easly scrape off with no problems. Be careful applying too thick of a layer. It's pretty tacky and I think a small bird could actually land it's claws in it and not be able to get out!
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The spikes don't work. After having them in the ground for over a month, not only did the mole activity continue, it actually increased. We found tunnels and mounds literally just feet away from the spikes. Don't waste your money on the spikes they don't work. The only way we got rid of the moles was with traps...(unfortunately after we wasted our money on half a dozen of these spikes)
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This product will kill any vegetation it touches. I have found that I sometimes it will kill the top growth but some plants with deep roots may have to be sprayed again when re growth appears. It works best on young weeds.There are other products out there that will kill your stickers without killing flowers. Try Grass-be-gone.
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Memories (of windowsill pots) are made of this; I'm a NYC girl. The spikes are easy to sink into moist soil, and they're approximately 1-3/4" long. I think they really make a difference - and the fact that they're organic is a big plus! I hope I'm being helpful.
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depends on your soil. I have soft soil and the spikes they send with it pull out and I had to buy extra and add a lot more than they recommend. if you have harder soil might work.
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In what I've used it for, it is less dusty. This is basically just cutting the grass/weeds/brush off their stems, it fall. As the mower blades cut into small pieces that get shot out the side, there is less blowing around. Compare it to a hand held trimmer.........same kind of thing.