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Bird Control Melbourne | Pigeon and Solar Panel Proofing
Pigeons under your solar panels? We provide bird control Melbourne wide, same day, with nest removal, clean up and mesh proofing. Call 0401 042 325 for a free quote.
- Licensed techniciansEvery job done by a licensed pest technician
- Written quote firstThe price in writing before any work starts
- Same day serviceCall before midday, treated the same day
- Kids and pets planClear safety steps before we treat
Nest removal and clean up from $250, solar panel mesh from $590, inc GST.
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Tell us which birds, where they nest or roost, and your suburb. We reply with a time and a price.
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Bird control cost in Melbourne
Starting prices for a standard job. The final price depends on the size of the area, roof height and pitch, how much nesting and droppings there are and how many panels or openings need proofing. You get the price in writing before any work starts.
- Nest removal and clean upNests, droppings and debris removed from one area and bagged.from$250inc GST
- Solar panel meshMost bookedNests cleared and galvanised mesh fitted around a standard solar array.from$590inc GST
- Netting and proofingBalconies, courtyards, voids and larger bird proofing jobs.from$900inc GST
What is bird control?
Bird control is stopping pest birds such as pigeons, Indian mynas and sparrows from nesting and roosting on a building, by removing their nests and droppings and proofing the gaps and ledges they use.
Our bird control Melbourne service is about proofing and deterrence, not harming birds. We clear nests and droppings, treat for bird mites where needed, and close off the spaces birds use with mesh, netting, spikes or sealing. The most common job is pigeons under solar panels: once the panels are meshed, the birds have nowhere to nest and move on.
- Nest removal and clean upFrom $250 inc GST.
- Solar panel meshFrom $590 inc GST.
- Netting and proofingFrom $900 inc GST.
- WhenQuotes often the same day across Melbourne when you call before midday.
Signs birds are nesting on your home
Pest birds pick the same sheltered spots on house after house. These are the signs our technicians look for first.
Cooing and scratching
Pigeons cooing at dawn, or scratching and flapping under the solar panels or in the roof.
Droppings build up
Droppings on the driveway, windows, balcony or gutters below the same spot every day.
Nest material in gutters
Twigs, grass and feathers blocking gutters, downpipes and roof valleys.
Birds going into the roof
Sparrows or mynas flying in and out of a gap under the tiles, an eave or a vent.
Tiny biting mites
Itchy bites indoors with no fleas found, often after chicks have left a nest in the roof.
Same birds every year
Pigeons and mynas come back to a good nesting spot season after season until it is closed off.
Pigeons under the solar panels
The gap under a solar array is warm, dry and out of the wind, which makes it a perfect pigeon nest site. Over time the nests and droppings build up under the panels, block gutters, stain the roof and can damage cabling. The noise starts before sunrise.
Solar panel bird proofing closes that gap. We clear out the nests and droppings first, then fit galvanised bird proofing mesh around the edge of the array with clips made for solar panels, so nothing is drilled into the panels or the frame. The mesh is hard to see from the street and lets air flow under the panels.
- Clear out. nests, eggs of pest species, droppings and debris removed from under the panels and bagged
- Mesh fitted. galvanised mesh clipped to the panel edge and shaped to the roof
- Checked. gaps at corners and between rows closed so birds cannot squeeze back in
The pest birds causing trouble in Melbourne
Most bird pest control jobs in Melbourne involve a handful of introduced species. Native birds are protected in Victoria, so for them we only proof and deter.
Feral pigeons
The most common problem bird. They nest under solar panels, on ledges and in roof gaps, and their droppings build up fast.
Indian mynas
Noisy and bold. They nest in roof cavities, gutters and wall gaps, push into vents and bring mites with them.
House sparrows
Small and quick. They squeeze under roof tiles, into eaves and behind signs on shops and warehouses.
Starlings
Nest in roof voids and wall cavities in spring, often with noisy chicks and bird mites when they leave.
Nest removal, droppings clean up and bird mites
In newer estates almost every roof has solar panels, which gives pigeons a nest site on every street. Bird nest removal is the first step on almost every job. Old nests block gutters and downpipes, hold moisture against the roof and attract bird mites, which can wander inside and bite once the birds have gone. Droppings are acidic, stain paintwork and should be cleaned up with care.
We remove nests of pest species, bag the nesting material and droppings, and clean the area. Where bird mites are biting, a bird mite treatment of the nest site and nearby rooms is added so the bites stop. Then we proof the gap so the birds cannot nest there again.
- Nests and droppings. removed and bagged, not left in the gutter
- Bird mite treatment. for the nest site and the rooms where people are being bitten
- Proofing. mesh, sealing or spikes so the spot cannot be used again
We proof and deter. We do not harm birds.
Native birds are protected under Victorian law. If a native bird is nesting on your home, we leave the nest alone until it is empty and then proof the spot. For pigeons, mynas, sparrows and starlings the aim is the same: make the building unusable for them so they move on.
Call 0401 042 325- Native birds and active native nests are left alone
- Proofing and deterrence, never poison or traps
- Mesh, netting, spikes and sealing that blend in
- Nests and droppings bagged and taken away
- A written price before any work starts
Which deterrent for pigeons and other birds?
There is no single deterrent for pigeons that suits every building. The right fix depends on where the birds land and nest. This is what we use and where.
| Problem area | What we fit | What it stops | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under solar panels | Galvanised bird proofing mesh around the array | Nesting and roosting under the panels | From $590 |
| Gutters, valleys and roof gaps | Nest removal, clean up and gap sealing | Birds getting under tiles and into the roof | From $250 |
| Ledges, beams and signs | Bird spikes or a sloped deterrent | Pigeons landing and roosting | Quoted on site |
| Balconies, courtyards and loading docks | Bird netting fitted to a frame | Birds getting into the whole area | From $900 |
| Vents and eaves | Mesh covers and sealing | Sparrows, mynas and starlings nesting inside | Quoted on site |
Bird control questions, answered
What Melbourne home owners and businesses ask us before booking bird proofing.
How much does bird control cost in Melbourne?
Bird control in Melbourne starts from $250 inc GST for nest removal and clean up of one area, from $590 for solar panel mesh on a standard array, and from $900 for netting and larger bird proofing jobs. You get the price in writing before any work starts.
What is the most effective way to repel pigeons?
Take away the place they want to be. Fake owls, reflective tape and sprays may work for a few days, but pigeons soon learn to ignore them. To repel pigeons from a roof, close off the nest site with mesh or netting and stop them landing on ledges with spikes.
Does solar panel mesh damage my panels?
No. The mesh is held on with clips made for solar panels, so nothing is drilled into the panels or the frame. It can be taken off if the panels ever need servicing.
Do you kill the birds?
No. Our bird control is proofing and deterrence. We remove nests and droppings and block the spaces birds use. Native birds are protected in Victoria and are never harmed.
What are bird mites and how do I get rid of them?
Bird mites are tiny mites that live on nesting birds. When chicks leave or a nest is removed, the mites look for a new host and can bite people. Bird mite treatment means removing the nest and treating the nest site and the affected rooms.
Are pigeon droppings a health risk?
Dried droppings can carry bacteria and fungi, and the dust should not be breathed in. Do not dry sweep or blow a big build up. We bag it and clean the area for you.
Do you do commercial pigeon pest control?
Yes. We proof warehouses, loading docks, shopfronts, signs and strata buildings with netting, spikes and mesh, planned around your opening hours.
Can you come today?
Often, yes. Searching for bird control near me or bird pest control near me? Call before midday and a technician can often come out the same day to clear nests and measure up. Larger proofing jobs are booked in at a time that suits you.
Bird proofing in four steps
Most bird jobs are quoted in one call and fitted on one visit.
Tell us where
Use the form or call. Which birds, where do they land or nest, and is it a single or double storey roof?
Get your price
Send a photo if you can. We confirm the job and send the price in writing.
We clear and clean
Nests, droppings and debris are removed and bagged, and mites treated if needed.
We proof the area
Mesh, netting, spikes or sealing go on so the birds cannot come back to that spot.
Bird control across Melbourne
Pigeons and mynas nest on homes and businesses in every suburb. Tap your suburb to start a bird proofing quote.
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Nest removal and clean up from $250, solar panel mesh from $590. Licensed technicians and a written price before we start.