What Are Some Non-Lethal Strategies to Control Woodpecker Damage ?
Unfortunately, there is no easy guaranteed solution. So with that being said, try the following strategies: • 1. Cover all holes as soon as possible. Place aluminum flashing over the areas where the woodpecker is pecking. The flashing will stop the pecking at that spot because: 1) it is metal, 2) it changes the sound, and 3) woodpeckers don’t like shiny objects. Just make sure that the woodpecker is not living in your home. • 2. Harass and scare the woodpecker causing damage, using one or more of the following techniques: A. Mylar tape: You can also try running some Mylar tape (1-inch-wide strips) around the area where he is pecking. Woodpeckers don’t like shiny objects. If you don’t have Mylar, use tinfoil or small mirrors. Remember, no harassment technique works all the time or in every situation. B. Distress tapes: There are machines that digitally recreate woodpecker distress calls. These are NOT ultrasonic devices, which do not work. When you turn on the device, it spooks the wood
