What Should Mesa Homeowners Do When Pigeons Start Sitting on Their Solar Panels?

Seeing pigeons on top of your solar panels does not always mean they are nesting underneath them, but repeated activity is worth paying attention to.

Solar panels give pigeons elevated landing areas and can also provide a protected space underneath the array where they can rest or build nests.

Check Whether the Pigeons Are Going Under the Panels

Watch where the birds go after they land.

Signs that pigeons may already be using the space underneath your panels include:

• Birds disappearing underneath the array

• Feathers around the panel edges

• Twigs or nesting material on the roof

• Droppings concentrated around the solar panels

• Pigeons returning at similar times every day

• Noise underneath the panels in the morning

If pigeons are regularly getting underneath the array, our Mesa pigeon control service focuses on finding and physically blocking the areas they are using.

Do Not Rely Only on Scare Devices

Fake owls, reflective objects, and similar deterrents may temporarily make pigeons uncomfortable, but they do not physically prevent birds from accessing the space underneath solar panels.

When pigeons have established a protected nesting area, exclusion is generally a more reliable approach.

We typically use solar panel bird mesh around accessible edges of the solar array to prevent pigeons from getting underneath.

Check for Droppings and Nesting Debris

Pigeon activity can leave droppings, feathers, nesting material, and other debris around the roof and solar array.

If the panels themselves have become dirty, professional solar panel cleaning in Mesa can remove accumulated dust and bird debris without pressure washing the panels.

For established pigeon problems, cleaning alone is usually not enough if the birds can immediately return underneath the array.

Address the Problem Before Nesting Gets Worse

A few pigeons occasionally landing on a roof is different from birds repeatedly entering the same protected area.

Once pigeons begin nesting underneath solar panels, the amount of droppings and nesting material can increase over time.

If you are seeing repeated pigeon activity around your Mesa solar panels, Cheetah Solar Panel Cleaning & Pigeon Control can inspect the area and determine whether exclusion is needed.

Learn more about our pigeon control and pigeon removal services in Mesa, Arizona or call (623) 300-1924.