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Who Should You Hire to Pigeon Proof Solar Panels?

Sep 15
3 min read

For pigeons nesting under solar panels, the best company is usually one that specializes in bird exclusion and has experience working around rooftop solar systems.


That might be a bird control company, pest control company, or solar maintenance company. The company type matters less than whether they actually know how to clean underneath the array and install bird mesh correctly.





What Does a Solar Company Do Best?


A solar company is usually the best choice when the job involves the solar equipment itself, such as:

  • Removing or replacing panels

  • Repairing wiring

  • Replacing microinverters

  • Changing the panel layout

  • Repairing solar mounting equipment

Some solar companies also install critter guard or bird mesh.


If they do, ask how much pigeon control work they actually perform and whether nest removal and cleanup underneath the panels are included.



What About a Pest Control Company?


Some pest control companies offer pigeon control, while others focus mainly on insects, rodents, or chemical treatments.


For solar panel pigeons, ask whether the company regularly performs physical bird exclusion.


The solution usually involves more than simply removing pigeons. The opening underneath the array needs to be physically blocked if you want to stop them from returning to that nesting area.


What Does a Bird Control Company Do?


A company specializing in bird control should be familiar with methods such as:

  • Solar panel bird mesh

  • Bird spikes

  • Tensioned bird wire

  • Nest removal

  • Eave exclusion

  • Roof cleanup


For pigeons underneath solar panels, Cheetah generally prefers physical exclusion using bird mesh around the exposed perimeter of the array.




The Company Should Know How to Work Around Solar Panels


Regardless of the company type, ask how the mesh will be attached.


Solar panel pigeon proofing should normally use a non invasive attachment system rather than drilling holes into the solar panel frames.


At Cheetah, we use black PVC coated galvanized steel mesh and generally prefer metal solar panel clips.



Make Sure Cleanup Is Actually Included


This is one of the biggest things to compare.


Pigeons may leave:


  • Nests

  • Nesting material

  • Droppings

  • Feathers

  • Debris underneath the panels


Ask whether the company cleans underneath the entire accessible array or only removes material visible from the edge.


Also ask what happens to debris that comes off the roof.


Depending on the project, Cheetah may include bird nest removal, roof cleanup, ground cleanup, and solar panel cleaning.


Do not assume every company includes the same scope.



Questions to Ask Before Hiring Anyone


Ask:


  1. Are you insured for rooftop work?

  2. How often do you pigeon proof solar panels?

  3. Do you drill into the solar panel frames?

  4. What type of mesh and clips do you use?

  5. Is cleaning underneath the panels included?

  6. Are nests and droppings included?

  7. Do you protect the ground from debris coming off the roof?

  8. Will you provide before and after photos?

  9. What does the warranty actually cover?

  10. What happens if a solar company needs to remove the mesh later?


The answers matter more than whether the company calls itself a solar company, pest control company, or bird control company.


The Bottom Line


For pigeons underneath solar panels, hire a company with real experience in both bird exclusion and working safely around solar arrays.


A solar company may be the right choice when the solar equipment itself needs work. For cleaning, nest removal, and physically blocking pigeons from underneath the panels, a bird control company experienced with solar arrays is usually the more specialized option.


Cheetah Solar Panel Cleaning and Pigeon Control provides solar panel pigeon proofing throughout Arizona.


 
 
 

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