Pigeon Proofing Solar Panels
Protect your investment in solar technology by getting expert bird proofing for your solar panels with Copley Pest Solutions.
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Stop Birds Nesting Under Your Solar Panels
Birds, particularly pigeons, can cause significant damage to your solar panels, making regular maintenance and cleaning more important. Bird droppings, also known as guano, are highly corrosive and can cause damage to your roof and cutting-edge technology.
Nesting materials and debris can also be a fire hazard, especially if they are wedged next to your wiring. They can also block gutters and generally cause significant damage to your home. To prevent this, Copley offers bird proofing solutions to block gaps between your panels and your roof, stopping birds and making them search for somewhere else to nest.
The Solar Panel Bird Proofing Process
When you get in touch, our team will discuss your rat problem and may carry out a site survey to assess the amount of pigeon waste.
When you get in touch, our team will discuss your issue and may carry out a site survey.
Once we’ve found the right bird proofing options for you, we’ll fit them to your solar panel system. Our team will manage everything, from scaffolding to rubbish disposal, so the entire process goes without a hitch.
After the installation is complete, we will provide you with a report on the work we’ve done and any guidance to help you get the most from your solar panel bird proofing.
Bird Mesh
There are 2 main bird proofing options for solar panel systems. The most common is bird netting, also known as bird mesh. It is made up of wire mesh that is used to stop pigeons and other birds from gaining access to your solar panels.
By providing a physical barrier, your bird netting will reduce the chances of birds getting under your panels and causing damage and a potential fire hazard with their nesting materials.
Copley Pest Solutions uses only the best bird mesh made from high quality materials to ensure that we provide a lasting solution to your bird problem.
Bird Spikes
Bird spikes are large stainless steel or polycarbonate spikes that are attached along the roof line to stop birds from roosting or landing there. Birds will see the spikes and find it uncomfortable to perch there and soon find another place to land.
While they might look cruel, bird spikes are actually humane, as they don’t harm birds, but instead train them that your roof is not a suitable place for them. Using bird spikes modifies bird behaviour naturally.
When bird proofing solar panels, bird spikes are usually used alongside bird netting for homes in areas with a large pigeon population. They are discreet and effective, and when installed by experts like Copley they can last for many years.
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Why Choose Copley Pest Solutions For Bird Dropping Removal Services?
When you’re looking for experts in pigeon guano removal, Copley Pest Solutions are the perfect partner. Our team have extensive experience and always go the extra mile for our clients.
FAQ
Pigeon Proofing Solar Panels FAQs
Are Birds Protected By Law?
All birds in the UK are protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, making it illegal to kill them or remove their nests without a license. As such, once birds build their nests under your solar panels, it can be difficult to remove them until the young have left. That’s why solar panel bird proofing is vital for homeowners installing a solar system on their property.
Why Do Pigeons Nest Under Solar Panels?
Pigeons and other birds like nesting under solar panels because they provide a warm, safe shelter that’s free from predators and safe from bad weather. It also provides a dry, safe space for them to build their nests and raise their young.
How Long Will Bird Proofing Solutions For Solar Panels Last?
Depending on the materials used and how well they’re installed, solar panel bird proofing can last for 10-25 years, in some cases lasting as long as the solar panels themselves. When you have your pigeon proofing installation carried out by Copley, you get lasting protection to prevent birds gaining access to your solar panels.
Is Bird Proofing Solar Panels Worth It?
Bird proofing is great value to stop pigeons and other birds from nesting under your solar panels. Birds can spread other pests, such as bird mites, and cause significant damage to your solar panels and roof tiles. Keeping birds away from your solar panels also increases the lifespan of your panels and improves their efficiency, as bird droppings can block direct sunlight from the panels and make them less effective at generating energy.
Should I Carry Out Pigeon Proofing For Solar Panels Myself?
Solar panel pigeon proofing is hard work and requires specialist equipment and skills to work safely at heights. If you don’t do the job correctly the first time, you could cause damage to your roof or solar installation, which could require costly repairs. Often, DIY pigeon proofing doesn’t work, as it’s not installed correctly, so you’ll end up having to pay professionals anyway. Save time, effort and money by working with Copley the first time around.
