Effective Bird Spike Measures For Solar Panels
As more and more homes and factories install solar panels, homeowners are discovering that the space beneath these panels provides ideal nesting grounds for pigeons and other birds.
The following section will explore effective methods to solve this problem and introduce our solar panel bird spike protection system.
Why are rooftops considered ideal nesting spots for pigeons?
Like many animals, pigeons need shelter to escape predators and for survival. Solar panels installed on rooftops provide them with a suitable nesting environment. Rooftops offer excellent visibility, making it easier for pigeons to find food and water, while also protecting them from predators. Pigeons naturally prefer living on cliffs or steep slopes, so they also like rooftop structures that resemble cliff faces.
Are pigeons harmful to solar panels?
With advancements in technology, modern solar panels are now robust and durable. This has made them ideal nesting sites for pigeons and other birds. While they don’t cause serious damage to the surface of the solar panels, accumulated bird droppings can significantly impact their energy output. Larger birds may also damage the panel’s wiring or the clips connecting the wiring.
Furthermore, pigeons possess precise navigation and memory, allowing them to find their way home even after flying 1100 kilometers. This means that once pigeons successfully nest under your solar panels, they won’t leave. As the pigeons breed, piles of feathers, nesting materials, and droppings follow. These can clog your drains and pollute your living environment. Bird droppings can also carry germs and cause disease.
How can we prevent pigeons from nesting under solar panels？
1.Keep outdoor areas clean
Tangled leaves and branches are a major factor attracting birds to build nests. Keeping your outdoor areas, factories, and gardens tidy can minimize the materials birds need for nesting. Ensure trash cans and garbage bags are sealed and clean to block their food sources, so they will find another more suitable place.
2.Using bird deterrence tools
Pigeons and many other birds are naturally afraid of birds of prey. Using fake owl baits, bird-scare balloons, reflective ribbons, and other products can have unexpected deterrent effects. Although fake bird-scare baits or bird-scare tools can effectively deter them, these tools should never be relied upon to prevent pigeons from nesting under solar panels.
3.Install solar panels to prevent bird spikes
Simply attach the bird spikes to the side of the solar panel. These spikes have no breakage points and are quick and easy to install. Note that the spikes should be installed with the tips facing down and the pointed ends towards the roof to prevent birds from entering from the bottom of the panel. These plastic or stainless steel bird spikes for solar panels are easy to cut and can be adjusted to the desired length for a tight fit with the roof tiles, leaving no gaps.
You can also use stainless steel wire mesh to block birds, but the wire mesh will rust over time and may restrict airflow, causing the solar panels to overheat. Using bird spikes on solar panels is a more effective and convenient solution.
Solar panel pigeon bird guard spikes are made of high-quality stainless steel, durable and suitable for various harsh environments. The anti bird spike for solar panels can be easily cut to your desired length using scissors.
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