Raccoons in the Attic: Is Yours Next?
February 26, 2019Rodents Reproduce in the Spring
March 11, 2019As the spring birds return, the sound of woodpeckers is a noise that many welcome and others fear. If you have an older home made of stucco, cedar shake, or wood siding, then you probably know all about this. Have you ever wondered why you don’t hear the telltale sound of woodpecker bills on neighborhoods with new construction? It comes down to the reason that woodpeckers are pecking on and damaging your home. It’s a good reminder that woodpeckers are a symptom of a bigger problem- one we can help you to fix.
Why do Woodpeckers Peck?
Woodpeckers are insectivores. This means that their food of choice is insects. Woodpeckers have especially keen hearing, which they use to detect wood-boring insects deep inside of wood and stucco. They use their strong bills to drill into areas where these insects and their larva burrow.
What Can You Do?
It’s not enough to scare a woodpecker away, though this is a start. It’s important to know that you cannot shoot at or trap these birds as they are protected by the Migratory Bird Act. From there, if you don’t want them to return, you need to address the wood boring insects that are in your home and the damage that they have caused.
What We Can Do to Help?
By working with a wildlife removal company, you can address all the reasons that you have woodpeckers. Besides woodpecker removal, they will assess your home and the damage caused. They will look for the insect type that is causing the problem with siding. They will first remove the insects and assess the siding for damage. Next, they will help to fix the damage to your home to prevent structural issues. Finally, they will give you recommendations on conditions that could cause new wood rot or other creature-friendly conditions.
Do you want to know more? Give us a call today.
