The first thing you can do is nail a metal or plastic sheet over the areas where the birds are pecking. If the birds are pecking your windows, simply cover the windows with something.
Covering the inside of the window won't do much. If you do not want to block light during the day use an opaque plastic that will let light in but not reflect any images. Also, you can buy or create black silhouettes of hawks to attach to your windows; this will discourage birds from getting too close. After all, one of the main reasons for pecking is because a bird is looking for a place to roost or nest—so why not give them a better alternative.
Mount a bird house on your house or on a nearby tree trunk, and as near to the pecking spot as possible. It should be mounted high enough from the ground to deter predators. Choose a bird house that is sized for woodpeckers and other cavity nesters. In one study , conducted by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology , scare tape was found as the most effective woodpecker deterrent.
The reflective nature of the tape is what scares them off. You can hang it on your home or shed, or nearby trees and bushes. Scare tape is effective both day and night, as it reflects light from the sun and the moon. If you find birds pecking at your windows, a window decal will often stop them in their tracks. To prevent pecking, and prevent window strikes that can harm and even kill birds , invest in a decorative window decal, like this cute butterflies.
You can deter them by using mesh or a flashy decoy. One of the most common reasons why birds peck at your house is because they are searching for food.
Woodpeckers and other small pecking birds love insects, especially the kind that live in or on the siding of your home. If you hear a bird pecking at your house, take a look at the area. If they are searching for insects inside the siding, the holes will be irregular and small in size. Is this the only reason for these types of holes? Not at all. Call an exterminator when you begin to suspect a bird is searching your siding for bugs, as they will be able to determine if that is the reason.
On the opposite side, woodpeckers will hide food in wood by pecking small holes into the wood. When they peck at your house, the sound birds make is used to attract mates and communicate with others. The theory is that the male who makes the most noise will get the female of their choice.
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