Defender® Solar Panel Bird Excluders Specifications:
Suitable for: Pigeons, Seagulls, Rooks and Crows
Protection: Solar Panels with a gap underneath of 80 - 150 mm
Strip Length: 333 mm (Just over 13 inches)
Made from: UV Stabilised Polycarbonate
Warranty: UK 15 Year
Product Code: BIRD0069
Manufactured: Devon, UK
Long Life Expectancy
The Defender® Solar Panel Bird Excluders are made from super-tough Durolon UV Stabilised Polycarbonate. This ensures that once installed on your solar panel they do not yellow or become brittle and can withstand low and high temperatures. This solar panel bird spike product comes with a 15-Year Warranty when installed in the UK.
Silicone Fixing Holes
Along the main body of the spike are 125 cross-shaped glue-fixing holes. When the solar panel bird excluder is pressed onto the edge of the panel, the silicone oozes through the holes forming cross-shaped rivets that lock the spike firmly in place.
Snappable Sections and Adjustable Prongs
The Defender® Solar Panel Bird Excluders can be shortened to smaller lengths and heights to accommodate the panel length and gap height. Integral grooves along the strip have 8 vertical snapping points to reduce the length to finish the run. Each prong also has three horizontal grooves that can be shortened to accommodate undulating roof tiles.
Technical Data Sheet
If you need really detailed information on the Defender® Solar Panel Bird Excluders, take a look or print the Technical Data Sheet here: {File: File 1}
Defender® Solar Panel Bird Excluders - Key Info
Which birds do Solar Panel Excluders work for?
- Pigeons
- Seagulls
- Crows
- Rooks
Birds love a spot that is high up so they can view the area for potential predators and feeding areas. A rooftop that has solar panels installed also has the perfect nesting point for them. The birds will nest beneath the panel, which means a build-up of nesting material underneath. The droppings on top of the panel where they perch during the day can affect the energy-generating performance of the solar panel. Defender® Solar Panel Bird Excluders are an all-plastic UV stabilised proofing system that can be siliconed around the sides of the panel, creating a barrier which pigeons and other birds cannot penetrate.
What can I do to stop birds nesting under solar panels?
Defender® Solar Panel Bird Excluders are the easiest way to stop pigeons and birds from nesting under all styles of solar panels that have a gap underneath of between 80 – 150 mm. Each strip is 333 mm long but can be snapped or cut into 35 mm pieces along special grooves. The nine vertical prongs can also be snapped or cut to different heights to fit any gap and are ideal for undulating roofing tiles. Every strip has 125 silicone locking holes; this allows any depth solar panel to be bird proofed, from the slimmer modern panels to the wider depth older style.
Why do birds nest under solar panels?
Pigeons, seagulls, rooks and crows nest throughout the year. The recommended gap between the roof and the solar panel often unwittingly provides the perfect space for a cosy, safe nest away from the weather and predators. Seagulls are repeat offenders returning to the same place to nest year on year. Over time the build-up of nesting material can be quite extensive and, coupled with the harmful acidity of bird droppings, can cause irreparable damage to the solar panels, both on top where they can congregate during the day and to the cables below.
Humane Solar Panel Spikes
The Defender® Solar Panel Bird Spike Excluder is the newest product in the humane range of Defender® bird control solutions. It causes no harm to the birds but acts as a barrier and prevents pigeons and similar-sized birds from being able to nest or roost under the solar panels. If they are excluded from beneath the solar panels, they will often abandon the roof altogether.
FREE Guide with all orders and telephone support
We are always happy to help with any questions you may have before or after your purchase – call us on 01626 835055. Don’t forget you will also get a handy 40-Page Bird Control Guide with every order – this has a detailed install guide, health and safety tips and lots of information to help you solve your pigeon problem for good.
High Quality Plastic Solar Panel Pigeon and Bird Excluders
The Defender® Solar Panel Bird Spike has been constructed from high-quality materials that will stop pigeons, rooks, seagulls and crows from gaining access under roof solar panels for many years. It comes with a 15 Year Warranty when installed in the UK. The spike excluder is manufactured from UV Stabilised Polycarbonate that can withstand extremes of temperature and all types of weather. It will not become brittle, even in direct sunlight.
British Manufactured Solar Panel Bird Excluders
All Defender® Bird and Pigeon Spikes are made in the UK using only the highest quality materials. Jones and Son Pest Control Supplies Ltd is a family-run business which prides itself on the manufacture of quality plastic pigeon spikes that will keep pigeons, seagulls and other birds from nesting under your solar panels.
For full terms and conditions of the Defender® Bird Spikes UK Warranty, please see our Warranty Information Page.
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UPS (Trackable Courier Service) - £14.40
Orders outside of the UK Mainland – Please call us for a shipping quote.
We manufacture all our products in Devon, UK and hold vast amounts of stock. If you need a large order, we can ship it on the same working day. If you have any questions about delivery, please call us on 01626 835055 and we will be happy to help.