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Having solar panels installed on the roof of your home or business has never been easier. Solar panels are popping up everywhere - and for good reason. Between the energy savings, the boost in property value and the different rebates and tax incentives available from the government, it can add up to a pretty nice windfall. And you're helping to save the environment, too! With almost daily advances in technology, it looks like solar is here to stay.
Of course, solar panels are also a real boon for the neighborhood pigeons, as well. If you think about it, it makes perfect sense. Solar panels and pigeons are a match made in...well, you get the idea. Pigeons are a lot like every other critter: they need food, water and shelter. Unlike a lot of other critters, they also have a tremendous sense of community. They want to live and hang out with other pigeons. Since they're birds, living up high makes sense. The solar panels provide protection from hawks and other predators, a big enough area to accommodate a large family and close proximity to food and water on the ground. It's the perfect storm.
So what's the big deal? Why should you care if you have a problem with pigeons under solar panels on your roof? The most important reason is your health. Nothing poops like a pigeon and their feces accumulates very quickly. As it dries, it breaks down into very small particles that become airborne and becomes a constant part of your air supply. That's right: if pigeons are living under your solar panels, you and your family and/or co-workers are breathing their feces. All day, every day. Since pigeon feces is known to harbor many different parasites and diseases, that ain't a good thing.
If that's not enough, wait - there's more! Did I mention that nothing poops like a pigeon? Their feces is not only abundant, but also very acidic. So it damages just about any surface it's allowed to accumulate on. That absolutely includes your roof (tiles, shingles, foam, rolled, etc.) and solar panels. We get lots of referrals from both roofing companies and solar installation companies. On top of that, it clogs up the drainage system which causes very nasty water to back up into the structure in many cases. So now we're looking at all kinds of issues like drywall, flooring and even electrical damages. All because pigeons made a home under your solar panels.
Also, if pigeons are living under your solar panels, they are roosting and walking on your solar panels. And if they are roosting and walking on your solar panels, they are pooping on your solar panels. Just as sure as the sun is coming up tomorrow. That's what they do: poop! The more they poop on the solar panels, the more damaged and less efficient the panels become. So the whole reason you made the investment in the first place was to save money and this don't help. It's simple: pigeons under solar panels = less money in your pocket.
Here's The Deal:
You had solar panels installed on your roof to save money and preserve the environment. NOT to house pigeons and give them a place to store their feces. Unfortunately, the panels really do create the perfect place to hatch eggs and raise a brood.
The longer you allow the birds to live under and stand on top of the panels, the more damage they'll do and the less efficient and valuable the solar system becomes.
How To Get Rid Of Pigeons
There's a better way. Install pigeon guards for your solar panels. Also known as solar panel bird guards, mesh, barriers, netting, proofing, deterrents and repellents depending on who you're talking to, the object is to get rid of pigeons under solar panels. So, what do you use? Well, we've curated a list of products on this page that we know - based on our 1000's of successful pigeon control jobs - can do the job. We've been the pigeon pros you can count on since 1991. But, if you decide not to do it yourself, here's what you want to look for when interviewing pigeon control companies:
- Are they licensed? Whomever is actually doing the work should have a valid business license through the office that governs the pest control industry in your state.
- Are they insured? I'm guessing all State Pest Control Commissions require insurance and you should too!
- Do they have a website? If not, you may want to keep looking. A professional website equates to a modern, up-to-date company and should include resources for a potential client to research that company. If they're legitimate and good at what they do, they'll want to make it easy for you to see that.
- How does their online reputation look? As both a pest control company and also as a company that solves pigeon problems. There are a lot of pest control operators out there that list pigeons on their truck and business card but don't really know what they're doing. I know this to be true because we clean up and replace their work. Every. Single. Day.
- Do they have a real plan of attack, and do they explain it to you in detail? If they are vague or unwilling (unable?) to offer a full explanation of their plans to solve your pigeon problem, run! Find someone who can demonstrate that they really do know what they're doing and are honest enough to explain it to you.
- Is cleaning included with the installation? I'm not talking about a hand broom, dust pan and one of those small plastic grocery bags. They should pull a hose with a spray gun up onto the roof and spray the targeted surfaces/areas down. That includes the roof, the panels, the walls and the cement below. All of the bird nests should be pushed out from under the panels, bagged and deposited into your trash can. Then the area should be sanitized. It's not rocket science: they need to clean up the pigeon poop as a part of their pigeon solution. Brilliant!
- Are they using quality products? Ask to see a sample of the mesh that they are using. We use a black PVC coated 1/2" mesh that we purchase specifically for solar panel pigeon exclusion. If they are using the cheap hardware cloth or screening from Home Depot, move on. It looks terrible and it's not as durable as what we recommend. You have to look at what they do to your home every day for as long as you live there; so do your neighbors - and your HOA. If you're going to spend money on this, make sure it's something you can feel good about - after they've cashed your check.
- Do they make the installation without actually attaching the mesh directly to the panels? Be careful here. If they glue or screw the mesh to the panels themselves they will likely void the warranty on those specific panels. We have the experience and recommend DIY products that can be installed without ever attaching directly to the panels. That's why we have had many solar installation companies refer their customers to us exclusively through the years. Make sure you ask any company you may be interviewing exactly how do they attach the mesh.
- What's the guarantee? If you hire a pigeon control company to install pigeon guards for solar panels, they should provide a guarantee that pigeons cannot get under the panels for 5 years. If it's less than that, call someone else.
- Last and pretty much least is price. Pigeon guards for solar panels is not a good place to save a few bucks. Price should only be a factor if you have two pigeon control companies that both check off everything on the list. If you feel equally good about both, then go ahead and save a buck. But I have to tell you: we are often the 2nd, 3rd or even 4th company a customer hired. So did they save any money?
How do you get rid of pigeons under solar panels?
The solar industry has boomed over the past couple of decades. Hence, we have a lot of pigeons under solar panels all over the world. The solar boom has been good for just about everyone in the solar industry, but really good for our feral pigeon population!
If you think like a pigeons for a minute, it makes a lot of sense. Pigeons are birds, after all, and birds like high places. Like roofs. And that just so happens to be where we have almost all of our solar panels installed. So it's really the perfect storm, so to speak, for pigeons everywhere. Solar panels provide shade and protection from the elements and from predators. And there's plenty of space under most solar panel arrays to raise a big, happy family.
Of course, pigeons poop constantly - no matter where they are. Including under your panels and on them when they roost, too. And since pigeon poop is so acidic, it eventually damages anything teat it is allowed to collect on. That certainly includes both the panels and the roof itself. The longer pigeons are allowed to nest under the panels - or anywhere on the roof - the more damage their feces causes.
So, how do we get rid of pigeons under solar panels? Here's how:
- First, clean the area under and around the panels. You also want to spray the panels themselves off, too. Push any bird and/or pigeon nests out from under the panels, bag the mess up and put it in the trash can.
- Then, install a mesh that keeps the pigeons from accessing the protected area under the panels. It's important to note that you should make this installation with out gluing or screwing the mesh to the actual panels. We see that all of the time and it will void the warranty on the panels.
- We always gave our customers a 5 year warranty, though the mesh itself should last for many years.
- We then enjoy the referrals because your neighbors will probably have a pigeon problem, too. So send them back here for their DIY Solar Panel Pigeon Control Products+ thank you!
If you see or hear pigeons on your roof you should really get rid of them asap. Not only will that prevent damages but it's almost always cheaper to get it done sooner rather than later.
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Why do I have pigeons under my solar panels?
Pigeons under solar panels has become the most common bird problem that folks have to deal with. It makes sense: the solar panels offer excellent shelter from weather and predators. They are installed up high where they can satisfy their sense of community. People and - for the most part - animals aren't there and they have a great view of possible sources of food and water within the surrounding area. All in all, the space under solar panels makes a great home for feral pigeons. So when you're wondering why the pigeons are on your house, if you have solar panels that's why.
Of course, where ever pigeons are....they poop. A lot. No - I mean A LOT! Their feces not only makes a heck of a mess but also clogs up the roof drainage system and damages just about anything that it touches - including solar panels. The longer the pigeons and their poop are on the panels, the less effective they become at generating electricity. So we recommend having your solar panels pigeon proofed every time, even if you don't have a pigeon problem. It's only a matter of time.
I hope this article helps shed some light on how we get rid of pigeons under solar panels. And I hope you'll consider GoldShot Exterminating as your DIY pigeon control solution. As always: Happy Hunting!
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