Rod17
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Post by Rod17 on Nov 25, 2012 10:09:43 GMT -6
Recently moved to the suburbs of Chicago and have a woodpecker drilling holes in the EIFS (artificial stucco-like siding). Just paid a $$ to have it repaired before winter and within a few days, I have 3 more holes. Obvious answer is, come spring, to have it covered in stone to match the rest of the house. I looked on-line for ways to discourage this but little useful info. Any thoughts from the readers here?
R
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Post by C1972 on Dec 1, 2012 5:03:49 GMT -6
Are the woodpeckers a protected species? If not,.............
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7oaks
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Post by 7oaks on Dec 3, 2012 17:18:47 GMT -6
Some have not had success with an owl decoy hung in problem area, BUT IT WORKED FOR ME!!
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Rod17
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Post by Rod17 on Dec 6, 2012 18:49:45 GMT -6
Woodpeckers are protected and much of their activity is during the day when no one is home. On weekends, I am clearly prepared to "discourage" them, permanently.
I have read that hawk and owl models can help. Thanks
RD
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Post by 7oaks on Apr 22, 2013 21:07:30 GMT -6
Also, hanging a Scare Eye (the yellow one) from Wildlife Control Supplies has worked when the owl didn't.
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Post by RiverRat on Apr 23, 2013 22:23:37 GMT -6
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Rod17
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Post by Rod17 on Jul 27, 2014 15:34:37 GMT -6
Here is a short follow up to my wood pecker problem. Talked to several siding contractors who said wood peckers are a real nuisance in this area.
I found a guy who does top-notch stucco & concrete work. He put a layer of concrete over the EFIS and then finished the surface with a very nice pattern and re-painted it, and it matched perfectly.
Is been over a year and no woodpecker has been able to knock whole it in. I don't even see them landing on it any more.
For now, problem solved.
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