Pest birds such as pigeons, Indian mynas and starlings have become well adapted with the urban sprawl and have become an invasive pest. These pest birds like to use building surfaces to scavenge, roost and build their nests within roofs where it is warm and protected to raise their young.
Protecting solar panels is an important but often overlooked step for homeowners switching to sustainable energy. Birds nesting under solar panels will inevitably increase the amount of bird droppings on the panels rendering them ineffective over time and costly to clean and maintain.
Homeowners usually are not aware of the considerable damage that pesky birds can cause to their property. Examples of these invasive birds include myna, common starling, spotted dove, sparrows, pigeons, galas, crows, and seagulls.
Every spring, residential homes around Australia become the perfect breeding ground for birds. Around 830 unique species reside throughout the country, many of whom love roosting in the family home.
