One of the most effective methods of preventing woodpeckers from damaging wooden siding is to cover the area with lightweight plastic, nylon webbing, or plastic storm window material. The material should be at least 3 inches from the wall so that the bird cannot grasp the wall through the material with its sharp claws. Some success has been achieved by using strips of aluminum foil to scare the birds away. Small-mesh hardware cloth or welded wire can be used to cover pecked areas to prevent further damage. Woodpeckers are classified as migratory, nongame birds and are protected by federal and state laws.
Woodpeckers are an ecologically beneficial group of birds with considerable aesthetic value.
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