Pigeons Under Your Solar Panels? Here’s How Bird Proofing Works

If you’re hearing cooing on the roof or seeing droppings streak down your tiles, you’ve probably got tenants under your solar panels. Pigeons love the spot — and once they move in, they don’t leave on their own.

Why pigeons love solar arrays

The gap between your panels and the roof is shaded, warm, and completely out of reach of predators. To a pigeon, it’s the perfect nesting site. And they’re loyal — once a pair nests, they come back season after season and bring company.

The damage they cause

• Droppings down your roof and walls — and they’re mildly corrosive to panels and tiles.
• Nesting debris that blocks drainage and airflow under the array.
• Chewed or pecked wiring, which can become a real problem.
• Noise and mess right above your living space.

How bird proofing works

The fix is simple and discreet: a critter mesh clipped around the perimeter of your array, sealing off the gap so birds can’t get underneath. It’s fitted with clips that attach to the panel frames — no drilling into your panels or roof — and from the ground you barely notice it’s there.

One important step first: if birds have already been nesting, the area should be cleaned out before the mesh goes on, so you’re sealing a clean space, not trapping a mess.

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