Drumming on the facade – How to effectively prevent woodpecker damage
Woodpeckers are true masters at pecking – they can strike wood or facades up to 20 times per second. Especially in urban areas, woodpecker damage to facades is increasing because there are often fewer trees. Facades resemble natural tree trunks to the birds: the plaster looks like bark, and the insulation has a texture similar to wood.
Why woodpeckers attack facades:
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Spring: Mating season – facades are used as resonators.
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Autumn: Nesting – cities offer easily accessible “sleeping cavities,” while building one in a tree would take weeks.
Vertical structures like walls attract woodpeckers, especially if insects hide in cracks or under windowsills. Uncontrolled pecking can create deep holes in plaster and insulation. Water penetration often leads to costly facade damage, usually not covered by building insurance.
Woodpecker deterrence – legal & effective:
Since woodpeckers are protected by law, they cannot be hunted, but they can be repelled. Depending on the situation, we recommend a combination of the following methods:
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Decoys of great spotted woodpecker or black woodpecker – signaling that the territory is occupied.
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Bird of prey decoys (hawks) – natural predators that deter silently.
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Whistle tape / noise elements – when stretched tightly, they produce whistling sounds in the wind that repel woodpeckers.
More articles on woodpecker deterrence can be found here.
Protect facades with Purivox bird deterrent devices:
With our bird deterrent devices, you can reliably protect facades. Purivox offers tailored solutions for every building and situation. Contact us today and solve your woodpecker problem permanently.
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Installed Products
The Purivox great spotted woodpecker imitation serves as a visual woodpecker defence. The lifelike replica is attached to an aluminium plate that is very easy to mount. Woodpeckers are loners. When woodpeckers see other members of their species, they leave the area. The woodpecker imitation is used on facades, wooden masts, balconies and roofs. Operating principle The great spotted woodpecker dummy is screwed to the desired location using the aluminium plate supplied. When mounting, always choose a position from which the dummy is clearly visible to the woodpeckers. Do not use other scarecrows in the vicinity.
The Purivox black woodpecker imitation serves as a visual woodpecker defence. The lifelike replica is attached to an aluminium plate that is very easy to mount. Woodpeckers are loners. When woodpeckers see other members of their species, they leave the area. The black woodpecker imitation is used on facades, wooden masts, balconies and roofs. Functional principle The black woodpecker dummy is screwed to the desired location using the aluminium plate supplied. When mounting, always choose a position from which the decoy is clearly visible to the woodpeckers. Do not use any other bird scarers in the vicinity.
The bird of prey kite (falcon or eagle) is an environmentally friendly and noiseless way for effective bird control. Therefore the kite can be used in the immediate vicinity of residential areas. The polyethylene fibre is: extremely tearproof, waterproof, very light. Due to the very low weight, the kite moves even in light wind. The rod is attached with the help of a ground mount. The Bird of prey kite is used for fruit growing, viticulture, vegetable growing, arable farming, fish farming and on waste disposal sites. Operating principle The rising and wing-beating falcon/eagle causes a natural bird control of numerous bird species. Due to the very detailed replica of a falcon/eagle, other birds cannot tell the difference to a real falcon/eagle. For most birds, the falcon/eagle is a natural enemy. Therefore they avoid the areas where the falcon/eagle is located. Even a light breeze can provide a lasting and immediate defence.
The Purivox flute tape is used as an acoustic bird repellent. The 5mm wide, UV light-resistant flute tape emits a whistling sound even in light winds, which drives the birds away. The flute tape is used in orchards, on balconies / terraces, on ponds and on boatFunctional principleThe flute tape can easily be tied to trees, bushes or fences. To achieve an optimum effect, the tape must be stretched tightly. When the wind blows, a buzzing sound is emitted to deter the birds.
The Purivox flute tape is used as an acoustic bird repellent. The 5mm wide, UV light-resistant flute tape emits a whistling sound even in light winds, which drives the birds away. The flute tape is used in orchards, on balconies / terraces, on ponds and on boatFunctional principleThe flute tape can easily be tied to trees, bushes or fences. To achieve an optimum effect, the tape must be stretched tightly. When the wind blows, a buzzing sound is emitted to deter the birds.