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03 February 2025

Defender Bird Spikes debut the Defender Irritator at PPC Live 2025

PRESS RELEASE

The Defender Bird Spikes team is heading to PPC Live with an impressive lineup of over 20 high-quality bird spikes, each expertly designed to tackle bird problems in any situation.

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We’re thrilled to debut our latest innovation on stand 45: the Defender Irritator, engineered to prevent seagulls from nesting behind chimney stacks.

With testing underway, we’ll be revealing the first exciting results at the show.

And, of course, the infamous Pigeon Ice Luge will be back by popular demand!

Whether you’re up for an alcoholic shot or a refreshing soft drink, there’s no excuse not to give it a try.

Don’t miss out—see you there!

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