Are you looking for woodpecker repellents?
Then you’ve come to the right place.
In this Pest Strategies product review you can expect to learn:
- What a woodpecker repellent is and what it’s supposed to do
- Owl and coyote decoys for woodpeckers
- Reflective tapes to repel woodpeckers
- Sonic repellers for woodpeckers
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Our Overall #1 Rated Pick
- Life-like appearance frightening almost all types of birds
- Chemical-free pest control
- Solar powered
Of all the woodpecker repellents we researched and reviewed, our top pick goes toSolar Action Owl.
Why?
No batteries are required since it’s completely solar-powered. The head moves unpredictably whenever the solar panel collects enough energy to turn it.
The unpredictability adds to the realism, convincing woodpeckers (and other birds) that this terrifying predator is alive and watching them. They scatter in every direction when the head turns.
Ed has been working in the pest control industry for years helping 1,000's of homeowners navigate the world of insect and rodent management. He manages Pest Strategies now helping homeowners around the world!
Solar Action Owl
Features
- Life-like appearance scaring away various types of birds
- Chemical-free pest control
- Solar powered
WELLUCK Bird Spikes
Features
- Kit covers over 15 feet
- Can be installed almost anywhere
- Humane, won't harm birds
Flambeau Coyote Decoy
Features
- 原尺寸的和现实的
- Works on a wide variety of yard pests
- Sturdy construction
Bird XPeller Pro Electronic Bird Repeller
Features
- Foaming spray traps hornets, wasps, yellow jackets, bees, and other pests
- Spray can reach up to 20 feet in the distance
- Plugs into any outlet
Table Of Contents
Top 5 Best Woodpecker Repellents
Short on time or just want a quick answer?
Check out our list below for a summary of our results. Keep on reading to learn more about woodpecker repellents.
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Among the predators that can eat woodpeckers are owls, especially the larger ones such as great horned owls and barn owls. Snakes will raid their nest for eggs and young hatch-lings, while bobcats and coyotes will attack
and eat the adults if they can catch them.
The following video shows an owl attacking a woodpecker.
This means decoys or prerecorded predator sounds, or a combination of both, will be highly effective in driving woodpeckers away.
Woodpeckers may be only birds, but they’re smart enough to recognize something is wrong with an owl that never moves from one spot.
Many people misuse decoys by leaving them in one place all the time. Then they report that the decoy worked at first then the birds got used to it and now it doesn’t work.
Well, yes. That’s because they’re not using it correctly.
Decoys have to be moved, every two days at a minimum, to prevent the birds from realizing they’re not real. You should have at least 2-3 decoys and several pre-selected locations for them.
Make sure you have at least one more location than you have decoys, and if you’re using owl decoys you need to make sure all the locations are as high off the ground as possible.
Owl Decoys To Repel Woodpeckers
Owls sit up high, swiveling their heads back and forth searching for prey. Once they spot it, they swoop down on it from above. An owl sitting on the ground or a low wall is out of place other birds know it.
For maximum effectiveness, place a new decoy in a new location every other day. Because you more locations than decoys, it means each decoy will always be in a different location each time you put it out. This further keeps the woodpeckers from realizing what it is a decoy instead of the real thing.
Coyote Decoys To Repel Woodpeckers
Move the coyote decoy from place to place as well. When you move it, try to put it in a place where it looks like it is “hiding” from the birds – behind a tree, in tall grass, under a bush, etc.
Woodpeckers understand that predators like to wait in an ambush for their prey. A coyote decoy that is “hiding” fits in perfectly with their preconceived ideas of what a coyote will do, further adding to its realism.
Coyote decoys are more expensive than owl decoys, but if you can get at least two of them, it will be worth it.
Read Also:What’re The Top 5 Best Bird Traps?
Predator Sounds To Repel Woodpeckers
Sonic repellers, which use prerecorded sounds from actual predators, are perfectly suited to be used in combination with decoys.
It adds to the overall effect, particularly when the decoys and the sonic
repellers are moved about the yard. Woodpeckers and other birds become convinced they’re dealing with real predators and try to find somewhere else to go.
Top 4 Best Woodpecker Repellents Reviewed
As a quick recap, here are the woodpecker repellents we looked at.
Our #1 pick goes to theSolar Action Owlwhich doesn’t require batteries.
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Solar Action Owl
This is a large, 18-inch highGreat Horned Owl decoythat is incredibly life-like. It is sculpted and painted and includes staring predator eyes on a moving head.
The back of the head has a solar panel on it. The head moves every few minutes, rotating the way owls normally move their heads. Because it’s solar-powered, it doesn’t require any batteries.
As an electric charge builds up from the solar panel, the move unpredictably from both a timing aspect and a range of motion one too. Sometimes it only moves a few inches, other times it turns all the way around.
The length of time varies as well, depending on the amount of energy the solar panel captures. The unpredictability of both adds to the realism of the decoy.
The hollow base has a hole that can be used to fill it with gravel to weight it down. Alternately, a pole can be slid into the hole to mount it on top of a pole. One word of warning; owls and crows are natural enemies so it
may actually attract some crows who want to fight it.
The Good And The Bad
- Easy to use
- No batteries required
- Life-sized and realistic
- Head moves unpredictably
- Might attract crows
WELLUCK Bird Spikes
WELLUCK Bird Spikesare a great first solution to your woodpecker problem. This kit comes with 14 strips covering 15 feet total.
Install them on ledges, rooftops, or window sills to deter birds of all species from roosting on your house. These humane spike strips won’t harm birds or animals, and they’re fully weatherproof, so you don’t have to worry about rust or corrosion.
WELLUCK Bird Spikes are easy to install with screws, double-sided tape, or glue. They come with pre-drilled installation holes, and they are flexible enough to fit over almost any surface.
The Good And The Bad
- Kit covers over 15 feet
- Can be installed almost anywhere
- Humane, won't harm birds
- Easy to install
- Does not come with installation hardware
Flambeau Coyote Decoy
The Flambeau Coyote Decoycan be used to scare unwanted pests from your yard. This includes bird species, such as:
- Woodpeckers
- Canadian geese
- Pigeons
- Blackbirds
The secret is in its realistic design. It features the body details and coloration of a male coyote. For that reason, it makes an excellent deterrent for unwanted yard pests such as woodpeckers, rodents, and wildlife.
The Flambeau Coyote Decoy can be placed anywhere, including:
- Yards
- Gardens
- Barns
- Orchards
This versatile decoy is made from the strongest, lightweight materials available. It comes with sturdy locking lug joints to withstand most weather conditions, and it features removable legs for easy storage.
The Good And The Bad
- 原尺寸的和现实的
- Works on a wide variety of yard pests
- Sturdy construction
- Removable legs for easy storage
- Requires frequent rotation for maximum effectiveness
Bird XPeller Pro Electronic Bird Repeller
This plug-in deviceuses prerecorded predator sounds to scare away woodpeckers. This is especially effective when combined with decoys.
的视觉外观诱饵和移动sounds that accompany them will prove to be more than most woodpeckers can stand. Because the sounds are completely real – digitally recorded from actual predators – they will be convinced they’re dealing with a live predator.
The sounds will cover up to an entire acre of property with fully customizable settings, programmable timing, and high-definition playback. It is weather resistant. It comes with all the mounting hardware you’ll need to mount it in a secure location.
We recommend finding several different sites to mount it on, rotating it frequently from one location to another. This will necessitate running some extension cords, however, so be aware of that.
The Good And The Bad
- Easy to use
- Plugs into any outlet
- Actual predator noises
- Mountable on any surface
- High definition digital sounds and playback
- Requires extension cords to work