Critter Guard & Pest Protection
Squirrels and pigeons under your solar? We'll evict them, politely.
Debris cleanup, chewed-wire repair and mesh critter guards that keep pests out from under your panels for good.
- Fully licensed & insured in MA, RI, CT, NH, and ME
- Licensed electricians repair wire damage
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The space under solar panels is warm, dry and sheltered, which makes it prime real estate for squirrels and pigeons. Once they move in, they bring nests, leaves and droppings that trap water on your roof, and squirrels chew wiring, which can cut production or create a fire risk. Ecogen’s critter guard service fixes the problem and keeps it fixed. We clean out the nests and debris, inspect and repair any wire damage with our licensed electricians, and install a galvanized mesh guard around the edge of the array so pests can’t get back underneath. The mesh clips to the panel frames, so there’s no drilling into the panels. Before we leave, we check the system is producing normally. Hearing scratching on the roof? Start with the Fix My Solar form and add a photo if you can.
Nest and debris cleanup
We clear out nests, leaves and droppings from under the array so water drains and air flows.
Mesh guard install
Galvanized mesh around the edge of the array blocks squirrels and pigeons without drilling into your panels.
Wire damage repair
Chewed wiring is a fire and production risk. Our licensed electricians find it and fix it.
Production check
We confirm your system is producing normally before we leave.
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Questions homeowners ask
How do I know if I have critters under my panels?
Common signs are scratching or cooing on the roof, nesting material or droppings around the edges, and a drop in production from chewed wires.
Will a critter guard damage my panels or void my warranty?
The mesh clips to the panel frames, so there's no drilling into the panels. We'll review your warranty with you before any work.
Can you install guards on a system you didn't install?
Yes, on owned systems. If your system is leased, the company that owns your lease has to approve the work in writing first. We can help with that as well — just let us know who it is with.
Hear scratching on the roof?
Tell us what's going on, add a photo if you can, and we'll send a written quote.