Woodpecker Repellent

Is your home a favorite location for woodpeckers? Are you at your wit's end listening to the persistent hammering of the woodpecker's beak on wood, poles, etc.? Though woodpeckers are intriguing birds and observing their mannerism can be fun, they can turn quite annoying once they make your house their territory. They are supposed to be very noisy due to their insistent pecking. It can be quite a nuisance if you are a peace lover. There are different ways of keeping woodpeckers away from your house.

Types of Woodpecker Deterrents

Though charming in their appearance, woodpeckers are known to have a very notorious demeanor. They are considered to be one of the noisiest species of birds. Their consistent hammering on the trees can be quite annoying, and you have to think of was to get rid of these noisy birds.

• Before you start the actual task of getting rid of woodpeckers, examine your house to see if there any insects. This may be one of the reasons woodpeckers are attracted to your house. Undertake proper pest control measures to rid your house of these pests and the woodpeckers will automatically leave. An ultrasonic pest control device will help you to get rid of pests and insects more quickly and also keep woodpeckers away from your house.
• A natural woodpecker repellent can be to build a scarecrow or an effigy that can scare away the birds from your surrounding. These visual woodpecker deterrents can be purchased from any store or can also be made at home. Scare balloons are also quite productive when it comes to stop woodpeckers from disturbing you.
• Aluminum tapes can be installed in your garden. These are reflective tapes are shiny and can be fixed around the house, particularly at the highest portion. When these metal strips, being lightweight, come in contact with the wind, they produce an annoying sound which drives away the birds. If you are unable to find flash tapes, then you can make use of damaged CDs that also have reflective properties and can prove effective in bird control. You can also hang windsocks that serve the same purpose.
• An effective technique that can be implemented as a bird control method is the use of audio repellent. Making loud noises or playing loud music can deter the birds. There are also tapes and CDs of bird distress calls or predator calls available in stores which can be played to drive away the birds. All you need to do is to play the tape, whenever you hear a woodpecker hammering into the wood or pole, till it deserts your place.
• Another way for getting rid of these birds is to install netting or meshes around the places which are frequented by the woodpeckers. Place these nets in such a way that they are 4 to 5 inches away from the tree or pole. These will act as barriers and prevent the bird from reaching the tree. After a few failed attempts, the woodpecker is sure to fly away never to return.

After you have got rid of the woodpeckers, repair and replace the damaged portions of the house, to prevent other birds from making it their residence. The ideas given here can also be used to get rid of different types of birds as well. However, make sure you don't use of any toxic substances to rid your garden and locality of these birds, as these may harm the birds fatally.