Woodpecker Repellent

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Looking for Good Woodpecker Repellent

Are you a homeowner who is troubled by the pecking of woodpeckers?

Though these birds can be quite charming and lovely, the issue that many people run into is that the wood of their homes can become the woodpecker's favorite location for its notoriously noisy activities!

A woodpecker who has chosen your home as a place where he can peck for insects is a pest that you need to take care of, and this is where a woodpecker repellent comes in. If you have been having problems with woodpeckers, take a moment and think about what your options are going to do.

There are many different types of woodpecker repellents out there and in many cases; the type that you choose should correspond to your tastes and your situation.

For instance, if you are in a place where you can get to the area effectively, you might want to put out a suet feeder, which can be placed near the area where the bird is active. Over time, particularly young birds can become convinced to transfer their attention from the house to the feeder.

Another important type of woodpecker repellent pertains to the bird's ability to taste things. For instance, you can take advantage of safe, non-toxic resin solutions that will fill the holes that the woodpecker has caused. When the bird returns, he will be confronted with an unpleasant taste and will be less likely to damage your home.

Visual Deterrent

Also remember that you should include a visual deterrent with the type of woodpecker repellent that you have chosen to use. Things like scare eye balloons and strips of mylar flash tape can startle the woodpecker into departing the scene. Similarly, also take a look at audio deterrents, which will play things like predator noises and gunshots.

Loud Noise

There are plenty of reasons why you might want to get rid of woodpeckers and the noise is the least of it. The sound that a woodpecker makes when it is drilling into the woods for its meal of insects is loud and insistent, and if left unchecked could go on for quite some time. Take a moment and consider how persistent this sound could be. Similarly, also keep in mind the fact that woodpeckers will put small, drill-like holes in your home, which can become unsightly if left too long.

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When you are thinking about dealing with a problem before it gets out of hand or if you have simply reached your last straw when it comes to the woodpeckers that are taking over your home, take a moment to think about the different kinds of woodpecker repellents that are out there.

There are so many different options available to you, ranging from chemical to audio to visual, so make sure that you take a moment and find the right one. It might be easier to get rid of your problem with woodpeckers than you think!

Comments

Rose M 2 years ago

Ordered from Birdbusters the grape liquid repellent, halographic owl and decals. None of them worked even though we followed as instructed. Called the DNR agent who indicated that the grape liquid repellent would not work since woodpeckers to not eat the repellent but just drill. The woodpecker would sit on the cedar trim and drill into the stucco siding. We used 6 inch white aluminum flashing just above the cedar angled so the woodpecker could not get a foot hold. It has worked. When we replace the stucco we will use a cement board stucco that is resistant to woodpecker drilling. Don't waste your money on liquid spray repellants and halographic owls. Birdbusters don't guarantee and you can't get your money back and they don't work! Try aluminum flashing and cement board!

Tony  22 months ago

These two woodpeckers were relentless pecking at five in the morning on the side of our house. I would run out with a water gun and they would fly away but would return again and again. I caulked up the holes and hung CD's by strings on that side of the house. This has seemed to do the trick for now. I plan to use five inch aluminum flashing over the trim boards that are damaged.

Todd K. LeMay  16 months ago

We have styrofoam crown molding covered w stucco & the dirty birds love it. We hung silver tinsel garland left over from Christmas from the wooden eaves & it's working :-)

I also put a lg jar of water near where the sun will shine on it. Also thinking of getting a pellet gun!

David Anderson 6 months ago

Had good luck with Cd's Mylar, cement board and also have used flashing reflectors for bicycles which have also worked. Wouldn't recommend getting a pellet gun as Woodpeckers are a federally protected bird under the North American Migratory Bird Act. If there is no other option apply for a special permit and pay the money to get the permit to kill the bird.

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