Solar Panel Bird Proofing in Glasgow
Protect you solar panels with professional proofing measures.
When birds nest under solar panels, they create all sorts of issues. From damaged wiring, noisy activity, health concerns, and an accumulation of droppings, not solving the problem can be a costly mistake.
Thankfully, solar panel bird proofing prevents birds from nesting without affecting the performance of the panels themselves.
Discreet, longlasting, and cost effective, mesh systems can be installed around the edges of the panels for effective solar panel bird proofing.
Contact Glasgow Pest Control Co. today to learn more about humane bird proofing and right solar care.
Why You Should Consider Solar Bird Proofing
Due to bird nesting habits, birds are naturally drawn to solar panels because they provide a sheltered environment. Heat rises from the house into the roof space, protecting the birds further from harsh weather and the sight of dangerous predators.
Protects Your Solar Panel’s Efficiency
Reduces Risk of Damage to Your Solar Panels
Activity from birds is more than a nuisance, it is dangerous to your panels. Nesting materials, movement, and the buildup of acidic droppings can combine to damage your equipment.
Your solar panels are an expensive investment, make sure your costs are protected with Glasgow Pest Control Co.’s solar panel installation proofing measures.
Prevents Fire Hazards
Solar panels are electric, and bird activity is problematic. When nesting materials, feathers, and droppings accumulate beneath or around your solar array, they can interfere with wiring and airflow.
Combined, these factors can create a serious fire risk to your property. And considering bird droppings and nesting materials are highly flammable, this can create a potentially lethal outcome.
Prevents Secondary Infestations and Health Hazards
Nesting birds can attract other pests such as rodents, insects, and parasites to their nesting sites. These can bring a whole range of health hazards and potential disease risks to your property.
Keep your homes and loved ones safe from danger by bird proofing your solar panels.
Signs You Need Solar Panel Bird Proofing Glasgow
Visual Signs of Bird Activity
The easiest sign that birds are nesting under your panels is noticing them fly in and out from underneath the panels.
Other clear visual signs include nesting materials around the roof area and bird poop on your roof or near the panels.
Audible Signs You Need to Proof Solar Panels
If you can’t see the nesting birds, there is still a chance you will be able to hear them.
Coos, scuffles, and scratching, especially in the early hours, are all a sign that birds have taken nest.
Increase in Flies and Bugs in Your Property
Dead birds and bird fouling can attract flies to your property. These pests can enter your home through chimneys, open windows, and air vents.
An increase in flies or bugs can often be a sign that birds have nested.
Reduced Efficiency of your Solar Panels
Noticing your solar panels aren’t working to their full potential despite the good weather? Nesting birds may have something to do with it.
Don’t wait for the problem to get worse and for you to lose out on even more precious savings. Contact our professional team today to get the situation sorted.
How Our Bird Proofing Solar Panel Service Works
No situation is completely the same for protecting your solar panels. But thankfully we have multiple methods of solar panel safety.
Inspection and Cleaning
Solar proofing service begins with an inspection to see if there are any active nests. In the occurance of an active nest, we will comply following the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 for lawful actions.
To prevent secondary infestations from occurring, our team also works hard to clean underneath, removing the debris and droppings that may attract other pests.
Solar Panel Proofing Installation
We have a range of bird proofing kits at our disposal, from bird spikes, bird netting, solar panel mesh, and solar panel guards.
Our experienced team will thoroughly assess your situation and problem areas, allowing us to tailor the right bird-proofing approach to suit your needs.
Securing the Proofing
Adaptions such as drilling can void your solar panel warranty.
But with Glasgow Pest Control Co., you and your solar panels are in safe hands. We secure all bird-proofing systems using non-invasive methods that won’t damage your panels or affect their warranty.
Discuss Alternative and Additional Bird Proofing Solutions
Glasgow Pest Control Co. is pleased to offer a variety of proofing methods to homes and commercial properties across the city.
In the event that a bird’s nest has lead to a secondary infestation, our experience team has all the knowledge and training to safely get the situation under control.
Our job is never fully done until your property is pest-free and stress-free.
Protect Your Solar Panels from Pest Birds
There are a lot of pest birds that can wreak havoc on your solar panels, but the three most common we are called to handle in Glasgow are pigeons, starlings, and sparrows.
Wild birds in the UK are protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. This means there are strict rules on how to handle birds in order to protect their population and offspring.
Pigeon Proofing (Columba livia domestica)
Perhaps the most problematic bird for your solar panels is the feral pigeon.
Their strong homing instincts mean that once they have made a home underneath your solar panels, they are going to return time and time again until they are forced to reconsider.
At Glasgow Pest Control Co., we will act fast to dissuade feral pigeons for taking up home under your panels to keep your property safe and protected.
Starlings (Sturnus)
Starlings may be a sight to see in the sky, but you certainly don’t want them nesting underneath your solar panels.
Highly social in nature, they enjoy gathering in large flocks and harm your expensive panels.
Sparrows (Passeridae)
Sparrows are a common problem for solar panels in Glasgow. These birds are small and resourceful, and can sneak through solar panel proofing that is incorrectly installed.
That’s why professional and experienced installation matters.
Our bird proofing experts have the knowledge, experience, and specialist materials required to ensure solar panel proofing is fitted correctly and securely for your home.
With a properly installed system, sparrows are effectively deterred without harming the birds or affecting your solar panels.
Stop Birds from Nesting Under Your Solar Panels – Contact Glasgow Pest Control Co. Today
For rapid responses and effective solutions, Glasgow Pest Control Co. is just one call away.
If you’re noticing bird activity around your solar panels, it’s important to act fast to prevent damage and keep your property protected. Glasgow Pest Control Co. provides fast, reliable solar panel bird proofing across Scotland. And our experienced team install solar panel bird proofing to keep pest birds out for good.
Call our Glasgow office today on 0141 471 9255 for a FREE QUOTE, or to receive advice from our solar panel experts.
