
Pigeon fouling is corrosive to stonework and metalwork, blocks gutters and drainage systems, and creates serious slip hazards. It also carries health risks including histoplasmosis, psittacosis, and salmonella. Large roosts can cause structural damage over time and create noise and odour problems for occupants.
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Pigeons nesting beneath solar panels is a growing problem across Bristol and the South West. The gap is warm, sheltered, and hard to access, which makes it ideal from a pigeon's perspective. We install purpose-built solar panel mesh that clips on without drilling through the panels, creating a seal birds can't get under while leaving the panels fully accessible for maintenance.
When properly specified and installed, yes, but poorly fitted or low-quality systems can be bypassed or fail over time. We use materials suited to the property and the level of bird pressure, and the installations are designed to last. We'll also look at secondary landing areas: spots birds will shift to if the main area is blocked, so the issue doesn't just resume elsewhere.
It depends on where birds are landing and roosting, and the nature of the property. Common solutions include anti-perch spikes on ledges and rooflines, netting to exclude birds from larger areas or enclosed spaces, post-and-wire systems for flat surfaces, and purpose-built mesh for solar panels. We assess the site first and recommend the right combination.
Feral pigeons are not protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, so deterrent and control measures are legal in most circumstances. That said, disturbing an active nest with eggs or chicks present is subject to restrictions during nesting season. A professional assessment makes sure the approach is both effective and legally compliant.
Pigeon droppings are corrosive. Over time they degrade roofing materials, block gutters, and create slip hazards on walkways and access routes. Nesting material blocks vents and drainage channels. The droppings also carry pathogens that pose a risk in certain environments, like food establishments. And once pigeons establish a roosting spot, the pressure from the flock tends to grow. It rarely resolves on its own without changing the conditions that made the spot attractive.
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