WOODPECKER
DECOY BIRD DETERRENT
How to Use this Life-Like, Life-Size, Wind Driven Woodpecker Deterrent
The
life-size woodpecker deterrent causes other woodpeckers to avoid the
‘occupied territory’. Woodpeckers are territorial, so an incoming woodpecker
will typically cue onto the life-like moving decoy and avoid the area.
The Pileated Woodpecker Effigy is as life-like as the real bird. Full feathered, and measuring 18" in length, the life-size decoy is constructed using injection molded all weather material. Real feathers are used to simulate the appearance of a live bird. Ultra-Violet Paint is strategically applied to the decoy adding an additional visual component to deter the woodpecker. The UV paint contains a component that reflects the sun's ultra-violet rays enhancing the profile of the decoy and making the incoming woodpecker take notice. Ultra-Violet paint is similar to the UV reflection of bird's feathers, and woodpeckers can see in the complete UV spectrum.
The Pileated Woodpecker decoy is easily installed using our specially designed attachment that enables the decoy to move with the wind. Incoming woodpeckers are then cued to the decoy's movement. A new woodpecker visiting the area will typically spot the life-like moving decoy and move on to avoid a conflict with the decoy.
How to install
Position the Woodpecker Decoy Effigy at the infested area and/or near flight paths. Two woodpeckers are better than one - place one decoy on one side of the structure and another on the opposite end or other side. The Woodpecker decoy is designed to move a little in the wind, which gives them a life-life appearance.
To attach the woodpecker decoy, slip onto slightly angled screw or nail, and push onto the spring.
The Pileated Woodpecker Effigy is not a heavy-duty decoy. The design is purposely lightweight to promote movement. Accordingly, some precaution is required to prevent damage or loss of the decoy in high winds.
A 3.5" stainless steel wood screw is provided for easy installation. Drill
a small pilot hole to accommodate the larger screw diameter. Attach effigy “spring”
onto screw leaving slight clearance between feet and substrate. This space will
indicate a bird in flight.
Or depending on the substrate install the decoy using a common nail (10d
e.g.) or wood screw of sufficient length
/ head diameter to maintain clearance between the legs and attachment surface.
Secure with a zip tie in windy areas. To
hang from a tree branch or bracket use UV stable monofilament secured both to
the neck and claws.
We recommend deploying a combination of audio & visual bird deterrents at
roosting areas around the problem area to increase the fear reaction and
convince the problem birds there is a predator nearby.
If possible, hang or mount the woodpecker decoys and other visual deterrents in the
flight path of the pest birds.
Woodpecker scare deterrents include – Holographic Owl, Mylar Flash Tape,
Holographic Bird Scare Tape, Woodpecker Paint Additive, Scare Eye Balloons,
Holographic Bird Scare Flash Strip, Woodpecker Distress & Predator calls cd
and more audio-visual products. Combining woodpecker decoys with one or two
‘flash’ deterrents and an audio deterrent (if possible) is best bet.
Where to use
Wood Telephone / Power Line Poles. Wood homes, cabins, decks, posts, ornamental trees.
NOTE: Woodpeckers
are persistent and territorial. Audio / Visual Re-enforcement is recommended in
addition to decoys to create a more realistic impression of predators and
competition in the zone you want to protect.
For specific advice, email mark@birdsgottago.com
with brief description of roosting conditions.
No single product stands alone; a combination of Bird deterrents must be used with repeated reinforcement as necessary
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