Cost-effective woodpecker deterrence is simply a mater of coupling an effective deterrent with the
knowledge of where the woodpecker is most likely to strike. The deterrent is the proven IPOLE-WPD
Woodpecker Deterring System. On existing poles, the woodpecker has supplied the BLUEPRINT.
Cost-effective woodpecker deterrence involves targeting and applying a limited amount of IPOLE-WPD
onto select areas of the wood structure. Such areas include:
- Peck-outs, around existing holes, and in other areas of demonstrated woodpecker activity;
- High stress areas of the structure; and
- According to pattern of woodpecker activity on adjacent poles.
Existing woodpecker activity areas provide an excellent blueprint for deterring these creatures of habit.
In addition, review of woodpecker activity on adjacent structures can often identify patterns where
treatment should also be considered. Tests have shown that coating these identified areas with
IPOLE-WPD provides a high probability of successful deterrence.
Woodpecker activity in high stress areas of a structure can lead to significant reduction in its service
life. These high stress areas include down guys, cross arms, braces, insulators attachments, etc. Coating
these attachment areas with IPOLE-WPD can reduce woodpecker activity and increase reliability.
IPOLE-WPD Woodpecker Deterring System is available in two forms, Trowelable Putty and
Flexible Plastic Sheets.
The IPOLE-WPD Trowelable Putty is available in a quart size kit containing Mixing Paddle,
Disposable Putty Knife, and Spreading Tool.
The flexible IPOLE-WPD Pre-Coated Plastic Sheets are available in 18"x24" sheets that can be cut
to size and nailed to the pole.
