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Update on the nest construction

13 years ago

Well the birds have given up. Didn't get a chance to put up a repellent on the motion light. Haven't found a rubber snake anywhere. Seems to me it's been about the same the last couple years, that they give up after two times. However, I wouldn't be surprised if some others try again later so I'm still going to at least try some mothballs or something.

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alisande
13 years ago
I didn't see the first part of your story, so maybe this is redundant. But I had good luck using this holographic tape to repel the birds who were drilling holes in support posts. The stuff is cheap and easy to use.
cynic
Original Author
13 years ago
I think I'll try hanging a couple old CDs if others try again later. Should work similarly to the tape.

I assume it's woodpeckers at your posts? Usually that means there's bugs in there. That's what they're going after so you should treat the posts for it. The holes they put in are where the bugs are at so that's perfect to put insecticide in there. Especially being a support post you'll want to keep an eye on it for damage. The birds won't do enough damage to cause support trouble, but the bugs sure can.
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