Why Do Pigeons Like to Live Underneath Solar Panels?

If you’ve got pigeons under your solar panels, you're probably wondering why they picked your roof. Let’s break it down in simple terms—so you know exactly what they want and how to stop them.

🏠 It Feels Like Home to Pigeons

Pigeons love safe, warm, and hidden spots. The space under your solar panels checks all the boxes:

• Shade from the hot sun

• Protection from rain and wind

• High up, away from predators like cats or hawks

To a pigeon, that’s a five-star hotel.

The Perfect Nesting Place

Once pigeons find shelter, they start building nests. Under solar panels, nests stay dry and hidden. That makes it the perfect place to lay eggs and raise baby birds.

And here’s the problem: once one pigeon moves in, more usually follow.

🧹 Pigeons Like a Messy Spot

Pigeons aren’t clean animals. They don’t mind their own poop, feathers, or old nests. The mess under your panels doesn’t scare them away—it makes them feel at home.

That mess can:

• Block sunlight

• Damage wires

• Attract bugs

• Smell really bad
  

🌇 They Love the City Life

Most homes with solar panels are in places with people, food, and buildings. Cities and suburbs have:

• Easy food sources (trash, crumbs, pet food)

• Warm rooftops

• Fewer predators

So pigeons stick around—and your solar panels become their top pick.

Best Method to Keep Pigeons from living under your panels

Pigeon Netting and Mesh

The most reliable way to stop pigeons from living under your panels is by installing critter guard mesh. This metal mesh wraps around the edges of your solar panels and blocks birds from getting underneath.

Unlike sprays or fake predators, mesh is a long-term fix. Once installed, it keeps pigeons out without harming them.

💡 Final Thoughts

Pigeons under solar panels is a common problem—but it’s not your fault. To a bird, it just looks like a great place to live. But now that you know why they love it, you can take the right steps to keep them out. Need help kicking pigeons out from under your solar panels?

👉 Call or text us today to get a free quote. Let’s keep your panels clean, safe, and bird-free.

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