Top 10 Woodpecker Deterrent Products that Really Work
After much research, woodpecker control products, there are some of them that stand out more than others. And the winner is Bird-X BirdXPeller PRO Version WP.
Here is a quick comparison of our 3 Best Woodpecker Deterrents in 2024:
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Best Choice  | Bird-X BirdXPeller PRO Version WP
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People's Choice  | Bird-X Standard Bird Netting
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Best Budget  | Bird Scare Tape
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Top 10 Best Woodpecker Deterrent Products in the Market
1. Bird-X BirdXPeller PRO Version WP – Best Ultrasonic Bird Repeller
The Woodpecker PRO version is a sonic control system that helps – in a humane and eco-friendly way – to remove woodpeckers. The product covers up to 1 acre.
How it works
Naturally recorded woodpecker predator cries and distress calls frighten, confuse and disorient woodpeckers, forcing the birds to seek a calmer location. The product is ideal for use at homes, yards, porches, gardens, patios, storage buildings, sheds, facilities, farms, stables, rooftops, and fences.
Benefits
- Fully programmable – you can control volume, sounds, interval, day/night operation.
- NEMA type box is specially designed to withstand outdoor use.
2. Bird-X Standard Bird Netting – Best for Fruit and Vegetables
Ideal for: Homeowners and Gardeners.
How it works
Seal woodpeckers out of desired areas preventing nesting, roosting, feeding, and damage. The product is ideal for use at homes, garages, and rafters.
Benefits
100% effective netting, when installed properly, blocks all birds and other unwanted animals.
3. Bird Scare Tape – Best Budget Deterrent
It is an excellent holographic tape that makes noise and flashes blinding light when it flaps in the wind.
How it works
This Flash Tape scares birds away from the treated area. Ideal for use at vineyards, orchards.
Effectiveness
Effective wherever applied.
4. Bird-X Structural Heavy Duty Bird Netting – Ideal for Heavy-Duty Applications
Ideal for: Homeowners, Farmers, Gardeners, and Small Businesses.
How it works
Physically blocks pest birds like woodpeckers from entering, causing damage, roosting, feeding, and nesting. The product is ideal for use in homes, garages, and rafters.
Benefits
Blocks all birds and other unwanted animals.
5. Bird B Gone Bird Chase Super Sonic Deterrent
It is a sound device used to repel woodpeckers and other pest birds from open spaces.
How it works
When woodpeckers hear recorded distress and predator calls that are broadcast every 10 minutes, their natural desire is to flee the area.
6. Bird B Gone Woodpecker Deterrent Kit – Best Visual Deterrent
It is a super-effective humane kit that contains visual deterrents to scare woodpeckers.
Woodpecker Kit contains:
- A Scare Balloon
- A roll of Flash Tape
- Brackets for hanging
How it works
When woodpeckers see the deterrents, they become frightened or confused and want to avoid the treated place. The distraction is caused by moving objects and bright colors. The product is ideal for building the side of homes.
7. Bird B Gone Reflective Scare Bird Diverter
Scare diverters are teardrop-shaped hanging visual deterrents that feature a predator eye on a reflective surface.
How it works
Shiny, reflective surfaces act as an optical illusion to woodpeckers. When birds see the shiny reflective surface of the Diverter and the “mock” predator eye they will be confused, frightened, and want to avoid the treated area.
The product is ideal for trees, boats, eaves, fruit trees, sides of homes, overhangs.
8. Flock Free Bird Repellent Spray – Best Natural Concentrate
This spray is used to provide protective skin to cover areas. The product can also be used where bird damage is expectable to help avoid future damage. This deterrent spray is a non-oxidizing, non-reversing protective latex film with an all-natural smell and taste deterrent.
Active ingredients: all-natural mix of oils.
A tip to consider: For effective woodpecker control, use this control spray in combination with visual scare products.
When using the spray in a not well-ventilated area, be sure to wear a respirator mask.
9. Woodpecker Deterrent Paint and Stain Additive
It is a non-oxidizing, non-reverting, non-toxic additive that contains an all-natural smell and taste deterrent.
How it works
Protection is provided whenever the repaired location is pecked, as this woodpecker’s action releases the product encapsulated within the stain or paint.
Directions for use:
- Add 1 container – 4 ounces – of additive for each gallon of exterior stain or paint.
- Stir thoroughly for at least 2 minutes.
- Apply stain/paint to the surface to be treated.
10. Polycarbonate 8 Pack Strips
This is used to protect the underlying surface from woodpeckers’ nests.
How it works
Polycarbonate strips help to prevent woodpecker damage to wood structures. What’s more, they provide a non-toxic, natural, aromatic bird deterrent that works against woodpeckers that peck. When woodpeckers drill, they are met with a nasty odor and don’t want to peck there again.
Conclusion
What is the best woodpecker control product? That depends on what you need it to do. Based on my own experience, I have listed 10 products that each qualifies as the best woodpecker deterrent in a particular niche area.
Now you know what products can be used to control woodpeckers and what effects should be expected.
Table of Contents
- Top 10 Best Woodpecker Deterrent Products in the Market
- 1. Bird-X BirdXPeller PRO Version WP – Best Ultrasonic Bird Repeller
- 2. Bird-X Standard Bird Netting – Best for Fruit and Vegetables
- 3. Bird Scare Tape – Best Budget Deterrent
- 4. Bird-X Structural Heavy Duty Bird Netting – Ideal for Heavy-Duty Applications
- 5. Bird B Gone Bird Chase Super Sonic Deterrent
- 6. Bird B Gone Woodpecker Deterrent Kit – Best Visual Deterrent
- 7. Bird B Gone Reflective Scare Bird Diverter
- 8. Flock Free Bird Repellent Spray – Best Natural Concentrate
- 9. Woodpecker Deterrent Paint and Stain Additive
- 10. Polycarbonate 8 Pack Strips
- Conclusion
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Comments
Thanks so much for your suggestions. I am looking for a woodpecker deterrent that will not bother the hummingbirds. I have four feeders all with perches. Of course part of the deterrent recommended is feeders without perches. lol. woodpeckers moved in recently. I am going to try the foil tape. just concerned it either won’t work or will work to effectively by deterring the hummingbirds as well.