Experienced In Pigeon Proofing Solar Panels Across Gloucester & The Cotswolds
Issues Caused By Birds Nesting Under Solar Panels
Solar panels are a popular choice for Gloucester homeowners looking to embrace renewable energy and reduce their electricity bills. However, if solar panels aren’t correctly protected from nuisance birds, particularly feral pigeons, then they can become more of a hinderance than a help.
That’s because birds like to nest under the panels, and can dislodge roof tiles and peck wiring, which could cause a fire hazard. Additionally, bird droppings are highly acidic, and if left on the panels they can cause lasting damage and reduce the efficiency of your solar installation by blocking sunlight from being converted into energy.
Bird droppings also spread bacteria, and birds are carriers of other parasites, such as fleas, ticks and bird mites, which can spread into your home from your roof. If you have a loft conversion, birds can be a noise disturbance that makes it hard to sleep at night. Thankfully, Arrest The Pest is here to help with our solar panel bird proofing as part of our bird control and bird proofing services. Call 07766083234 to find out more.
The Most Popular Bird Proofing Methods For Solar Panels
For solar panels, bird mesh is the most common solution used to stop wild birds from gaining access to the underside of solar installations. This is because bird mesh, which looks similar to bird netting, but with a tighter weave, offers effective protection from pest birds. It is easy to install and can provide protection that lasts as long as your solar array.
In many cases, Arrest The Pest uses either mesh or Stixx Solar Flex, an innovative solution that uses free-falling stainless steel pins, which are mounted to a polycarbonate base and attached using C-clips, which offers greater protection for modern solar panels with large vertical gaps.
Alongside bird mesh or SolarFlex to cover gaps, bird spikes can be added to roof lines, guttering and ledges to deter birds and make the area less appealing for them to land on. This can help protect both your solar investment and your roof.
Every property is unique, which is why Arrest The Pest creates a custom solar panel bird proofing plan for every customer. Contact us to book your site visit and get started on your bespoke plan today.
Book Solar Panel Bird Proofing Throughout Gloucester
Whether you’re looking at having a new solar installation or want solar panel bird proofing retrofitted onto an existing system, Arrest The Pest has you covered. Our friendly, local Gloucester team have the experience and skills needed to carry out pigeon proofing for your solar panels.
Our staff will take care of everything, from the initial site survey, to ordering scaffolding, ensuring site safety and fitting your solar panel bird proofing solutions. So, you can sit back and relax, knowing that your solar panel performance is protected and that you won’t have to worry about damage and extra maintenance caused by nuisance birds.
Arrest The Pest uses only the finest quality materials to protect your solar panels and ensure birds can’t affect their performance. We understand that solar panels come at a high cost, and that you need to ensure that you get the most out of them. With our professional pigeon proofing solar panel service, you can ensure that your solar investment is secure. If you’re ready to start the solar panel bird proofing process, call 07766083234 to book a site survey.
Solar Panel Bird Proofing Gloucester FAQs
Why Do Birds Nest Under Solar Panels?
Solar panels offer the ideal shelter for birds, such as pigeons and other bird species, because they offer a warm, safe space for them to rest and build nests. They provide protection from bad weather and predators. Birds, particularly feral pigeons, are highly territorial, so they will return to the same area unless they are prevented from gaining access to your solar array.
Are Wild Birds Protected By Law?
In the UK, all wild birds are protected by the Wildlife And Countryside Act 1981. As such, you can’t kill, harm or remove the nests of birds without a license. Therefore, if birds build a nest under your solar panels, you’ll have to wait until the young have flown the nest before you can get rid of the nesting materials and debris. Pigeons can technically breed all year round, but are more likely to between March and October, so there’s a limited window once birds have accessed the space under your solar panels.
Is Solar Panel Bird Proofing Necessary?
While you can have solar panels installed without bird proofing, you should consider getting bird mesh or bird spikes fitted to deter birds and stop them from gaining access to the underside of your solar array. Being proactive and stopping feral pigeons and other birds from getting under your solar installation means you won’t have to remove nesting materials, bird droppings and other debris in the future, or wait until breeding season is over to get rid of the nest.
Can You Carry Out Solar Panel Bird Proofing Yourself?
Fitting pigeon proofing to solar arrays can be challenging, as it usually involves working at heights. If bird proofing isn’t fitted correctly, birds can get past it, meaning the entire exercise was fruitless. Also, bird droppings spread diseases and bacteria, so you need to make sure that you wear the right protective equipment before cleaning it off. Arrest The Pest has the skills to safely fit solar panel bird proofing on solar installations of all types and sizes. Our team can help you choose the right methods to protect your solar panels, so book your site survey today.