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INTRODUCTION
Their common name reflects that they routinely peck wood,
for food (insects), for shelter (nests), and for drumming to
establish territories and attract mates. Woodpeckers may be
nuisance or damaging pests when they attack wood structures, but
they are federally protected. There are 23 species found in
North America.
HABITS
As part of their courtship males and occasionally some females
will drum to attract a mate and to announce their territory
during breeding season. These critters reach pests status
because of their drumming on structures and/ or attacking wood
structures. Insects in or on the structure, storing nuts, or
preparing a potential nesting site could be the cause of the
drumming. For drumming purposes, they prefer substrates, which
resonate loudly, such as gutters, vents, metal siding, drain
pipes, chimney caps, roof vents, etc. Drumming may be done
several times each day and can continue for several days or
weeks. It may result in damage to the surface used and/ or a
most annoying racket. Cedar and redwood siding is the most
preferred surface for nesting.
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Woodpeckers are protected by the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty
Act as migratory, non game birds. State laws also protect some
species. Exclusion is the best overall bird control technique, but
repellents are the preferred choice by most homeowners. In
general, decoys do not work. Although treating insect infested
wood may have some merit, woodpeckers often attack sound and/or
un-infested wood and hence such treatment is not appropriate.
Our woodpecker products help repair damage caused by woodpeckers
to wood structures, plus they provide an aromatic, non-toxic,
natural bird control deterrent that works against woodpeckers and other
birds that peck. When the birds drill, they are met with a nasty
taste and odor, making it undesirable to peck there again. These
products work on most of the 23 U.S. woodpecker species, with
the exception of the Arizona woodpecker.
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Hole Filler & Taste-Repeller Kit |
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NEW! Woodpecker hole
filler, which is an environmentally safe, non-toxic resin repair
system specifically designed to repair damage caused by
woodpeckers to wood structures. In addition to wood repair
capabilities, the system provides an aromatic, non-toxic, natural
bird deterrent that works against woodpeckers and other birds that
peck. It is used where woodpeckers have drilled to prevent further
damage, and then followed up with the new Taste-Repeller spray
repellent over the entire problem area to deter future drilling.
What is shown can be purchased as a kit or separately. If your
home is not wood and the woodpecker is pecking on something else.
You probably need the Taste Repeller spray and the Repeller
Ribbon.
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Non-toxic,
pliable, quick setting, hole filler exudes an aromatic and
taste deterrent when pecked. Two part, makes about 2
pints. Can be painted.
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Woodpecker
Hole Filler
$77.99 |
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Do
not order the Hole Filler until you are ready to
do the task at hand. This product contains epoxies
and will harden on the shelf. The shelf life is 30
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MSDS |
EPA is
presently reviewing this product and
the sale of
this product is forbidden until EPA
has completed
their findings. Until then, you
can achieve
the same goal by mixing the
repeller
spray with wood putty.
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Non-toxic
spray solution designed to provide initial protective skin
to cover repaired areas or as a control measure product on
areas where woodpecker damage is anticipated.
One pint spray bottle covers 200 Sq. Ft.
Woodpecker
Spray Repeller
One Pint
$48.95 |
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This
product can be warranted only if we do the application or
if you hire a pest control operator that we suggest. Most
Pest Management companies have a starting price of $395.00
for a small job (one side of a house with one or two
holes) to as high as $700 to $800 for a whole house. Area
of treatment determines the price. The warranty for our
applications will be for the balance of the same year it
is applied.
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Visual
deterrent for birds
Tanglefoot® Tangle Guard Repeller Ribbon
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Tangle Guard
Repeller Ribbon is a holographic foil strip that drives unwanted
birds away by producing an optical and audible discomfort zone.
The Ribbon is an economical and humane deterrent that is easy to
cut and apply. Tip: Attach with push pins or duct tape.
Attention: Some companies sell the Mylar tape 1/2"
x 300' rolls because it is inexpensive. Our technicians
have used both and they prefer the Holographic Ribbon
over the Mylar tape. The Holographic Ribbon is
2" instead of 1/2"wide and it has that
holographic type reflection which scares the bird faster. |
$22.00
2" x 25ft. |
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$34.00
2" x 100ft. |
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| Woodpecker
Repeller Paint/Stain Additive |
Paint additive can
be mixed with one gallon of exterior latex house paint before you
paint areas where woodpecker damage is anticipated. Two to three
coats recommended. (It takes one 4 oz bottle to 1 gal. of paint).
Do not order the Additive until you are ready to do the task at
hand. This product contains epoxies and will crystallize on the
shelf. Read the label when you receive the product.
ATTENTION: Paint and
Stain additive is a non returnable item so contractors be sure you
have the job before you invest in the purchase of this item. Also,
homeowners be sure you do not over order as to what you need for the
task at hand. Once you purchase the Additive it is yours to keep
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4oz.
$42.60
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Woodpecker
Paint/Stain Additive
(4 oz.) - sd-wp30 |
80oz.
SOLD OUT
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Woodpecker
Paint/Stain Additive
(20/4 oz) packs) - sd-wp30 |
| Testimonial |
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We
live in the beautiful mountains just south of Yosemite
National Park.
Little known to most, one of the most wood destroying
pests in this area is the Acorn Woodpecker, also a
protected species here. They love oak, pine, and the wood
siding on our home. Trying to find a solution to the
abundance of holes and acorn deposits left by these
beautiful little birds has been quite time consuming. We
are finding the most reasonable and cost effective method,
has been to purchase the Woodpecker Solution offered
through your company. We are on our second home in the
same area and have used the Woodpecker Solution as an
additive in the paint while repainting the exterior of
both homes. It takes a while for the woodpeckers to get
the idea that the new solution does not taste good (old
habits die hard), but by the next season, we noticed after
we repainted our first house, there was significantly less
damage being done. This time, we decided to keep some of
the solution on hand, just for touchups. It has a pleasant
odor, and mixes well without changing the color of the
paint. Thank you for your assistance and excellent
customer service.
A
satisfied customer with very perturbed woodpeckers!
Sharalyn
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If you don't see
your pest problem in the categories provided, it usually means
your pest is a problem that requires professional help. However,
you are welcome to email us just to make sure.
We usually reply the same day.
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