Specialist Solar Panel Bird Proofing
We are a small family company covering Central Southern England for all types of solar panel proofing. Our technicians are qualified to a minimum of RSPH Level 2, members of Basis Prompt CPD and we are insured for £5 million.
All solar panel bird proofing is carried out in strict accordance with GL35 issued by DEFRA.
Our specialist solar panel bird proofing kits are designed to stop pigeons and other pests from accessing underneath the solar panel systems where they love to nest.
For advice about Solar Panel Bird Proofing or to request a FREE no obligation quote call now!
Berkshire 01189 680 841
Hampshire 01252 560 450
We are highly recommended on Social Media!
A large proportion of our work comes from local recommendations, either clients who have had their solar panels pigeon proofed by us recommending us to other local residents, or on local Facebook groups.
We try to keep our social media pages regularly updated and current, our Facebook page has a lot of pictures of recent solar panel proofing jobs we have carried out, so it's well worth heading over there to check it out!
Stop Pigeons Nesting Under Solar Penels Fast!
Our solar panel bird proofing soloutions always work!
Domestic Solar Panel Protection
We have installed solar panel proofing to literally hundreds of domestic properties across Southern England, the main areas we cover for solar panel bird proofing our Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, Oxfordshire, Surrey, Buckinghamshire and Sussex.
Commercial Solar Panel Protection
Fed up with your commercial building looking unsightly because of bird guano? Bird guano can harbour many diseases, can cause property damage and reduce the effectivness of your solar panels and present a serios slip hazard.
Have your solar panel array protected today with our specialist proofing kits.
Stop Pigeons Nesting Under Solar Penels Fast!
Our solar panel bird proofing soloutions always work!
What risks are present if I don't stop the pigeons nesting under my solar panels?
Pigeons defecate (a lot) and the faecal matter can build up very quickly overflowing from the gutters! Obviously solar panels are most effective when in direct sun light (south facing) which is where developers try and layout their properties with a south facing garden, meaning the solar panels are usually installed on the rear elevation of the roof right above the patio!
The pigeon's droppings can literally cascade down the roof and all other the patio, patio furniture and other regularly used areas. This not only poses a risk of contracting a disease the pigeons may be carrying but also presents a high risk of slipping, this is a serious concern for the elderly and for employers. Below is a list of some of the disease feral pigeons are known to transmit.
Diseases Feral Pigeons Transmit
Salmonella - is a bacterium that can be found where feral pigeons defecate. It can then lead to fevers including Salmonellosis and Paratyphoid fever.
Psittacosis - also called pigeon fancier's lung. The infection can be transmitted by inhaling the bacteria from dried droppings or handling feathers of infected pigeons.
Fowl pest - more commonly known as fowl plague or Newcastle disease. This virus can be transmitted to people when they’re exposed to faecal matter and other excretions from infected pigeons.
Escherichia coli - This is mainly spread by seagulls, however it can lead to illnesses such as gastro-enteritis and septicaemia.
Fungal infections - include Histoplasmosis and Cryptococcosis and are carried within bird droppings.
Secondary Pests Associated with Feral Pigeons.
If feral pigeons are not stopped from nesting under your solar panels their numbers can grow very quickly, this can lead to many nests under the solar panels which can be infested with a huge variety of insect pests. These can include:
Ticks - The European pigeon tick, or Argas reflexus, is a parasite hosted by urban pigeons. These ticks can bite humans, resulting in a gamut of reactions from local (eg, itching, erythema, and edema) to systemic (eg, IgE-mediated anaphylaxis).
Fleas - Human infestation by pigeon fleas (Ceratophyllus columbae) from feral pigeons is possible when the fleas can make their way into the property via the loft.
Louse Flies - Some louse flies even exhibit distinct preferences for a particular species of bird and are regularly found on Pigeons. Louse flies (hippoboscids) will bite humans when given no other choice of host, and their bites are definitely itchy.
Mites - Bird mites don't present much of a health risk for humans, the biggest concern is with the bites. These can become skin lesions and lead to dermatitis. Generally, bird mites do not thrive on human hosts, but the bites can become infected due to scratching. Bird mites are one of the most common infestations we see cause by pigeons nesting under solar panels, and it is very distressing for the client.
Carpet Beetles - Carpet beetles are one of the most common textile pests in the UK, these will infest any natural textiles such as wool or silk. The often cause damage to carpet's directly under the loft hatch or on the stairs where they've made their way into the loft from under the solar panels!
Fur Beetles - These are another textile pest very similar to the Carpet beetle but will infest fur's or taxidermy.
Biscuit Beetles - Biscuit beetles are probable the most common stored product pest in the UK, these will infest dry stored foods such as corn, pasta or rice. Once you have an infestation finding the food source can be troublesome!
Clothes Moths - Clothes moths are another textile pest which most people will have heard of at some point, again the larvae stage of these moths can cause a huge amount of damage to any natural textiles such as wool.
