filling woodpecker holes

[masterBK]

I have 7 hives with extra ventilation holes thanks to a green woodpecker. In the past I have used exterior poly filler or used a stiff cement / sawdust mix to fill the holes. Open to other suggestions that are effective and not too expensive. I know I should have anticipated it and put the nets on but once the snow and ice came it was difficult to get down the farmers track to reach the apiary and I hoped for the best.

 

[Hivemaker.]

Cut out around the damaged part and inlay another piece of timber, or use a dutchman, and fill the inside. If holes are small then drill/cut out bigger and use a plug cutter to cut some plugs to fill the holes.

 

[beebopalula]

or use a dutchman

Does he put his finger in the hole?

 

[Luminos]

or use a dutchman

Does he put his finger in the hole?