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Pigeons under the solar panels? Bird proofing and nest removal across Melbourne, cleared, treated for mites and closed off. Call 0436389114.

  • Solar panel cavities closed without drilling panels
  • Nests and fouling removed, then the void treated for mites
  • Introduced species managed, native birds excluded lawfully
  • Fixed price before we travel
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How does bird control in Melbourne actually work?

Bird work is exclusion work. The aim is to make the space unavailable rather than to chase the birds, because a cleared roost that is left open is simply reoccupied within weeks. So the sequence matters: clear the nesting material and fouling, treat the void for bird mites, then close the opening. Skipping the mite treatment is the common mistake, because once the birds leave the mites go looking for a new host and that is usually the room below. Species decides what is lawful. Feral pigeons, starlings, house sparrows and Indian mynas are introduced and can be managed directly. Native birds are protected under the Wildlife Act 1975, so for those the lawful answer is exclusion only. The most common Melbourne job by far is the cavity under solar panels. Call 0436 389 114, seven days.

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First, the species

What is lawful depends on which bird it is

This is the part that decides everything, and it is worth getting right before anyone climbs a ladder.

Some of the birds causing trouble on Melbourne roofs are introduced. Others are native and protected, and the approach is completely different.

  • Feral pigeon. The usual culprit under solar panels and along commercial parapets. Introduced, and the bulk of what we do.
  • Common starling and house sparrow. Introduced. They nest in eaves, vents and wall cavities, and they bring mites with them.
  • Indian myna. Introduced and aggressive about cavity nesting sites, often taking over vents and roof spaces.
  • Native species. Protected under the Wildlife Act 1975. We do not interfere with the birds or an active nest. The lawful answer is making the space unavailable.
Bird nest being removed from a roof line

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What is included

Bird Nest Removal Melbourne: what the job covers

Clearing a roost is half the job. Closing it so it cannot be reoccupied is the half that lasts.

Solar panel proofing

Mesh clipped around the panel edge so pigeons cannot get into the cavity underneath. Fitted without drilling the panels or touching the wiring.

Nest and debris removal

Old nests, feathers and droppings cleared from the roof space, gutters and panel cavity, because that is what blocks drainage and draws insects.

Roof line and ledge exclusion

Spikes, netting or mesh chosen for the ledge in question rather than one product used everywhere.

Gutter and valley clearing

Nesting material in a valley or a box gutter is a water ingress problem waiting for the next storm.

Mite and insect treatment

Bird mites leave a nest looking for a new host once the birds go. The void gets treated, not just emptied.

A written record

What was removed, what was fitted, and which species were involved. Useful for a strata report or an insurer.

Clear, treat and proof, all in one booking.

Bird nest being removed from a roof line
The most common job

Pigeon removal from under Melbourne solar panels

If you have solar and you can hear something above the ceiling, this is almost certainly it.

The gap between a panel and the tiles is warm, sheltered, hidden from predators and completely undisturbed. Pigeons find it quickly. What follows is nesting material blocking the roof drainage, droppings building up on the tiles, heat held against the panels, and mites working their way into the ceiling below.

The fix is edge mesh clipped around the panel perimeter. No drilling into panels, nothing touched electrically, and the cavity cleared and treated before it is closed.

  • Cavity cleared of nests, feathers and droppings.
  • Void treated for bird mites before anything is sealed.
  • Mesh clipped to the panel frame, not drilled or glued to panels.
  • Gutters and valleys checked for nesting material that blocks drainage.

Got solar and hearing noise above the ceiling? Get the cavity checked.

How a job runs

From your call to a closed roof line

No surprises, and no price that changes once we are on site.

STEP 1

Tell us what you are seeing

Birds under the solar panels, nesting in a box gutter, or roosting on a parapet. Species and location decide what is lawful and what works.

STEP 2

We identify the species

Feral pigeon, starling, sparrow and Indian myna are introduced. Native birds are protected, and for those the answer is exclusion only.

STEP 3

Fixed price before we travel

Quoted on the roof line, the access and the proofing required, and it does not change on the day.

STEP 4

Clear, then proof

Nests and fouling removed, the void treated for mites, and the opening closed so it cannot simply be reoccupied.

STEP 5

A check afterwards

We come back to confirm nothing has found a way around the work.

Every step above runs on a fixed price, quoted before we travel.

Cost

Bird proofing cost in Melbourne

Bird work is priced on access and on how much roof line or how many panels have to be closed, rather than on the birds themselves.

You get the number before we travel, and it does not change once the ladders are up.

  • Access and height. Single storey is straightforward. Multi storey, steep pitch or a commercial parapet is not.
  • How much to close. Metres of roof line, or the number of solar panels around the perimeter.
  • How much clearing. Years of accumulated nesting and fouling takes time to remove and treat.
  • Hardware. Marine grade fixings cost more and are the only sensible choice near the coast.

Get your own number, not a range. Quotes are free and fixed.

Service area

Bird control near me, across Melbourne and Geelong

We cover all of metropolitan Melbourne and the Geelong region. If your suburb is not listed, call with your postcode and we will confirm on the spot.

Melbourne

CamberwellKewBalwynHawthornBrightonMoorabbinDandenongNarre WarrenFerntree GullyFrankstonMornington PeninsulaGlen WaverleyDoncasterRingwoodEssendonBrunswickPrestonWerribee

Geelong region

Geelong CBDNewtownHightonBelmontGrovedaleCorioLaraOcean Grove

Our local bird nesting pages

Your suburb not listed? Call with your postcode and we will confirm.

At a glance

Bird control in Melbourne at a glance

Service areaAll of metropolitan Melbourne and the Geelong region
AvailabilitySeven days a week, with same-day appointments where available
Species managedFeral pigeon, common starling, house sparrow and Indian myna, all introduced
Native birdsProtected under the Wildlife Act 1975. Exclusion only, never interference
Solar panelsEdge mesh clipped to the frame, no drilling and nothing touched electrically
Bird mitesThe void is treated, because mites seek a new host once the birds go
Proofing chosen per ledgeSpikes, netting or mesh, matched to the surface rather than one product everywhere
RecordsA written account of what was removed and what was fitted
QuotingFixed price confirmed before we travel, not an estimate that moves on the day
ContactCall 0436 389 114 or email info@swiftpestcontrol.com.au

Cleared, treated and proofed in one visit, seven days a week.

Questions

Bird control questions, answered

Can you remove a nest from under my solar panels?
Yes, and it is one of the most common jobs we do in Melbourne. Pigeons get into the gap between panel and tile, build there, and the nesting material blocks drainage and holds heat against the panels. We clear it, treat the void for mites and clip mesh around the panel edge so they cannot return. No drilling of panels and nothing touched electrically.
Is it legal to remove a bird nest?
It depends entirely on the species. Feral pigeons, common starlings, house sparrows and Indian mynas are introduced and can be managed. Native birds are protected under the Wildlife Act 1975, so for those the lawful approach is exclusion: making the space unavailable, not interfering with the birds. If you are not sure which you have, describe it and we will tell you.
What are the little biting insects after the birds left?
Bird mites. They live in the nest feeding on the birds, and when the birds leave or the young fledge, the mites go looking for another warm host, which is often the room below. It is why we treat the void rather than just removing the nest.
Do bird spikes actually work?
On the right ledge, yes. On the wrong one they are useless and look terrible. Spikes suit a narrow ledge or parapet where birds land. A wide flat area needs netting or mesh instead, and a solar cavity needs edge mesh. Anyone quoting spikes for everything is selling a product rather than solving it.
The droppings have built up on our commercial roof.
That is worth acting on rather than leaving. Accumulated droppings hold moisture against roofing, block box gutters and valleys, and become a work health issue for anyone who has to go up there. We clear it, treat the area and proof the roosting points.
How quickly can you come out?
Usually the same day where a slot is open, seven days a week. Roof work depends on weather and access, and we will be straight with you about that when you call. 0436 389 114.
What does bird proofing cost in Melbourne?
It depends on the length of roof line or the number of panels, and on access. A single storey with ten panels is straightforward, a three storey commercial parapet is not. Fixed price before we travel.

Still have a question? Ask us directly, we answer seven days.

Hearing them under the solar panels?

Tell us where they are getting in and we will clear it, treat it and close it so they cannot come back.

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