Monkey Spikes

Monkeys climb along the same routes every day — parapet edges, boundary walls, pipes and ledges. Monkey spikes make those routes uncomfortable to grip, so the troop stops using them. Humane, non-electric and made in Delhi.

At a Glance

What Are Monkey Spikes?

Monkey spikes are heavy-gauge spike strips fixed along the edges and ledges a troop uses to move around a building. The pins are longer and set in a stiffer, more strongly fixed base than bird spikes, because the load is completely different: a monkey grips, pulls and puts its weight on a surface, where a bird only lands on it.

Like every SpikeZone product, they work by removing a comfortable purchase, not by hurting the animal. There is no electric fence, no chemical and no trap. The monkey finds the edge awkward to hold and takes a different route.

A bird spike will not do this job

People try it and the strips get pulled off within a week. Bird spikes are designed for a bird's weight and a bird's landing. Monkey work needs a heavier pin, a stiffer base and mechanical fixing — adhesive alone will not hold.

Where Are Monkey Spikes Used?

Key Features

Heavy-gauge pins

Thicker and taller than bird spikes so the edge cannot simply be gripped over the top of them.

Rigid, strongly fixed base

Designed for mechanical fixing into masonry. The load here is pulling and body weight, not a landing.

Corrosion protected

Galvanised or powder-coated for years of outdoor exposure on exposed parapets and boundary walls.

Non-electric

Nothing to power, no shock and no maintenance schedule. It works the same on the day the power fails.

Continuous runs

Supplied to cover a whole route rather than a token section, because a gap simply becomes the new path.

Humane

Deters by making a grip awkward. No trapping, no injury — which is what makes it usable at temples and institutions.

Benefits

Planning a Monkey Spike Installation

Monkey work is route work. The survey matters more than the product.

Map the route first

Watch where the troop actually enters and moves — usually the same wall, pipe and parapet every day. Treating one wall while leaving the adjoining ledge open achieves nothing.

Treat continuously

Runs must be unbroken along the route. A two-foot gap at a corner becomes the new crossing point within days.

Fix mechanically

Into sound masonry, at proper centres. Adhesive is not sufficient for this load, and old or crumbling parapet edges may need making good before fixing.

Expect a settling period

An established troop will test the new route repeatedly before giving it up. That is normal, and removing the spikes early undoes the work entirely.

Send photos of the whole route

One picture of a wall is not enough to specify this. Photograph the entry point, the climb and the ledges the troop uses, and we can tell you the length required and the fixing method.

Why Choose SpikeZone

Manufacturer since 2015

The manufacturing arm of S.K Enterprises, making deterrent products in Delhi and supplying across India.

Built for the actual load

Heavier pins and mechanical fixing, because a bird spike specification fails on this job within a week.

Route-based advice

We quote against the path the troop uses, not against a single wall, so the job works the first time.

Institutional experience

Used at sites where electric and lethal methods are not permitted, including temples and campuses.

Project pricing

Boundary walls and campus perimeters are quoted on total running length.

Straight answers

If the real fix is closing one pipe route rather than spiking 200 feet of wall, we will tell you.

Monkey Spikes vs Other Monkey Deterrents

Method Best for Limitations
Monkey spikes Parapets, boundary walls, pipe routes, ledges Must cover the whole route; needs mechanical fixing
Netting or mesh Closing balconies and terrace openings Must be strong enough for body weight, not bird mesh
Grilles and guards Windows and specific openings Point solution; does not close the route
Sound and visual scarers Very short-term relief Troops habituate quickly; monkeys are highly adaptable
Electric deterrents Restricted industrial sites Not permitted in many buildings; needs power and upkeep

Frequently Asked Questions

Are monkey spikes harmful to monkeys?

No. They work by making an edge awkward to grip, so the animal takes another route. There is no shock, trap or poison involved.

Can I use bird spikes instead?

No. Bird spikes are specified for a bird's weight and a landing action. A monkey grips and pulls, and light strips fixed with adhesive come away quickly.

Where should they be installed?

Along the route the troop actually uses — typically the boundary wall, the climb (a pipe or cable run) and the parapet or ledges at roof level.

Do I need to cover the whole wall?

You need to cover the whole route. A gap at a corner or over a gate becomes the new crossing point within days.

How are they fixed?

Mechanically, into sound masonry. Adhesive fixing is not appropriate for this application, and weak parapet edges may need repair first.

How long before it works?

An established troop will test the route for a while before abandoning it. Allow a few weeks and do not remove the spikes during that period.

Do you supply for temples and campuses?

Yes. These are common sites for us precisely because lethal and electric methods are not acceptable there. Perimeter runs are quoted on total length.

How is it priced?

On the running length of the route and the fixing method. Send photographs of the entry point, the climb and the roof edges, and we will work it out.

Close the Route, Not Just One Wall

Send photographs of where the troop enters, how it climbs and which edges it uses. We will tell you the running length you need, the fixing method and the cost.