PEST SOLUTIONS FOR
ROOF SOLAR PANELS
IT’S NOT IF BUT WHEN … PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE!
PVC COATED WIRE MESH CRITTER GUARDS THAT
THE FACTS
- The leading cause of damage to residential roof-mounted solar in the Northeast of the United States are squirrels. Because squirrels are rodents their front teeth never stop growing making them constantly want to gnaw on things like the wires to solar panels.
- The small gap under the solar panels creates a safe nesting environment for squirrels, birds, raccoons and other pesky animals where they are protected from predators such as hawks.
- The height of the roof creates a natural nesting habitat for the squirrels, just like the trees do, while the roof gives them a constant water supply with rain water running down into the nest.
- Mating season for squirrels is from February to May with some squirrels mating again in the fall. Gestation takes 44-days and generally 2 to 4 young are born per litter.
- Active nesting season for squirrels is October to May with squirrel nesting activity peaking in February to April. This is when the majority of solar owners will experience the signs of nesting squirrels.
- Squirrels are clever creatures that learn to navigate by finding shortcuts, have the ability to jump up to 20 feet and can climb vertically on almost all surfaces making it impossible to keep them off your roof.
- The longer a squirrel’s nest sits on your roof the better chance you have for sustaining roof damage. The nests are constantly moist causing the shingles to break apart. This will cause a leak or hole in the roof and in some cases the squirrels could burrow into the home.
THE SOLUTION
- PVC coated wire mesh critter guard application that encapsulates your entire solar pv system.
- PVC coated wire mesh is a heavy gauge at .058 to prevent animals from chewing through.
- Installed using a special clip so there is no screwing or mounting to your panels or roof
- Installations and craftsmanship are backed by a lifetime guarantee against pests getting under the solar panels.
- Additional prevention of the wire mesh includes leaves, sticks, snow, ice and seasonal debris buildup from forming under the solar panels.
OTHER SERVICES WE OFFER
Removal
- Removal of Squirrels, Birds, Raccoons, Possums, Bees, Wasps, Hornets & Any Solar Pest – We’ve seen it all!
- Safe Relocation of Animals – We’re 100% humane in our approach, we love animals!
Remediation
- Nest & Debris Clean Up – Including gutters, ground, lawn, patios and back porches. You’ll never know we were there!
- Fall Debris Clean Out – Sticks and leaves that build up over time are an eyesore & become hazardous to your roof and potential fires!
- Damaged Wiring & Roof Inspection – Make sure your system and roof is free of pest damage before installing a pest guard.
Prevention
- PVC Coated Wire Mesh Critter Guard Installation – We take pride in our install process and want you to love how the guard looks on your panels!
- Noninvasive Mounting Application – The guard is attached using a piece of hardware specifically designed for this application leaving your roof and solar panels free of holes!
- Backed By A Lifetime Guarantee Against Pests – With 1000’s of guard installs on the books we have never had a pest get under a system we have protected!
NOTABLE SOLAR COMPANIES WE
ARE PARTNERED WITH
SERVICE AREA
We are strategically located in New Jersey, which gives us the unique ability to service the entire East Coast of the United States. From Maine to Florida, no job is too far for us! Odds are we’ve probably already worked in your state before. Just use the contact link below and we would be happy to discuss your situation and provide a free estimate.
Client Testimonials
Arpan Patel
2023-05-01
Found the best price and Dan installed the very next day. No more issues with squirrels building a nest under the panel. He also fixed a broken/chewed wire. Tesla wanted to charge $2150 to come and fix this minor issue (doesn't include pest abadment). Definetly recommend to have Dan come out and install critter guards.
Thomas Kuchenreuther
2023-02-13
Dan was great with every aspect of the process. Helpful with the quote, giving lots of details and being flexible with payment. Great communication before the job and very clear and thorough while on the job. The guards came out great and he removed/cleared a squirrels nest, checked all wiring. Definitely recommend Solar Pest Solutions for securing your solar panels, clearing any nests/debris.
Andrew C
2022-11-23
Dan was super professional and responsive. Got the work done right away. Now I have peace of mind with my solar panels.
Jimmy Qiu
2022-10-10
Highly recommended. Dan is very responsive and does quality work with very competitive pricing. Definitely great investment if you have solar panels to prevent the animals costing thousand dollars of damage down the years.
Jeff Osowski
2022-05-12
Dan Leask did a great job on my solar panels. He evicted (humanely) a large nest of squirrels that had been chewing on the wiring. He then installed a PVC Coated Wire Mesh Pest Guard. He responded quickly and did a great job. He is very knowledgeable, skilled, careful and safe. I recommend him very highly.
Dan did another job at my house. The panels had to be removed by a solar company to do repairs. Dan reinstalled the squirrel guards. He responded quickly, scheduled work asap, did a fine job. He is excellent at what he does. And he is a really nice guy. If you have pests, you should call him. He is the best.
Nikki Taylo
2022-04-15
Working with Solar Pest Control was such a pleasant experience! They were so timely and we were able to make an appointment within a few days. We continued to have some problems with our ants so they came back within less than 24 hours of me reaching out free of charge! They really are a great company & I highly recommend!
AJ Sal
2022-04-11
Highly recommended! Dan the owner is great! Very professional , great communication and prompt!
ed kadyszewski
2020-10-21
Dan was ontime, explained the process and walked me through the finished installation (from the ground). Satisfied customer
Barry Feit
2019-04-08
Just had squirrel guards put on by solar pest solutions. Great price and quality work. Dan and his assistant were great to work with and informative. Highly recommend
SERVICE AREA
We service the entire Northeastern United States and are centrally located in New Jersey.
Contact us and we would be happy to discuss your situation and provide a free estimate.
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