Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management
Research-based Wildlife Control Technology and Management Information from Experts Who Care
Identifying damage to Vehicles caused by Wildlife

What is the nature of the damage?

Chipped Paint

  • Animals see their reflection in the paint and will sometimes peck at it.
  • Probably turkeys, or other fowl.

Gnawing

  • Gnawing is usually identified by the size of the gnaw marks
    • Voles = 1/16 inch
    • Rabbits = 1/4 inch
    • Porcupine
    • Squirrels

Nests

  • Nests are usually caused by mice or similar rodents.

Windshield Wipers

  • Yes, a number of birds love to peck at windshield wipers. Here is our list of known suspects. If you become aware of others please let us know.
    • Crows
    • Boat-tailed Grackle
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