2020年12月7日 · Fix woodpecker damage to trees, siding, and shingles—and keep it from happening again—with these proven repair and prevention techniques.

2024年12月6日 · Woodpeckers can do thousands of dollars of damage if they make nests in the exterior of your home. We’ll show you how to safely get rid of birds, specifically woodpeckers, and keep them away from your property without harming them.

2019年5月1日 · Woody Woodpecker may be an adorably mischievous cartoon character on screen, but homeowners who have dealt with woodpecker damage in real life are likely less …

2021年2月23日 · Woodpecker tree damage can cause trees to become diseased or even die. Because of this, it is important to stop woodpecker damage before it hurts or kills beloved trees in your yard. Keep reading to learn more about how to prevent woodpecker damage and the steps for repairing woodpecker damage once it has happened.

If woodpeckers are starting to peck at your house, inspect your siding for insect damage. It’s likely that the woodpeckers are going after a tasty treat within the wood. Some woodpeckers, like sapsuckers, drill small holes for sap, while many other woodpeckers drill for wood-boring insects like carpenter bees, leafcutter bees and grass bagworms.

Woodpeckers can cause several types of damage to homes, including: Foraging: Drilling holes in wood siding in search of insects. Drumming: Creating loud, repetitive tapping sounds on surfaces like gutters, downspouts, and metal flashing.

Researchers at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology have studied woodpecker damage to houses to develop recommendations. An adult carpenter bee and woodpecker damage due to foraging for carpenter bee larva on fascia boards of a house.

2023年10月26日 · Woodpeckers are attractive birds to observe, but pecking can damage your home and even cause insect infestations. Learning how to deter woodpeckers can save your siding—and protect the birds ...

Woodpeckers are the root of both costly damage to houses and noisy disruptions for residents. Homeowners should look for chipped paint, dents, and holes along siding, trim, chimneys, and near fences. Hearing repeated pecking is also a clear indicator of woodpecker infestations.

2020年8月11日 · Repair exterior woodpecker damage and prevent pesky woodpeckers from causing more damage to your home with a James Hardie siding replacement.