Stop That Pecking! Your Guide to Woodpecker-Proofing Your Home
NCS Wildlife Solutions Milford CT • October 22, 2024
Stop That Pecking! Your Guide to Woodpecker-Proofing Your Home
That incessant drumming on your siding isn't just annoying, it's a sign you've got unwanted guests: woodpeckers. While these birds play a vital role in our ecosystem, they can wreak havoc on your home. But before you reach for the earplugs, know there are effective and humane ways to resolve this noisy problem.
Why is My House a Woodpecker Hot Spot?
Woodpeckers aren't just randomly picking on your house. They're drawn to it for specific reasons, and understanding those reasons is key to finding the right solution.
- Dinner Bell: If your home has an insect infestation, it's like a 24/7 buffet for woodpeckers. They'll happily drill away at your siding to get to those tasty treats.
- Cozy Condo: Woodpeckers need a place to nest and roost. Soft, decaying wood, especially in older homes or dead trees, provides the perfect spot for them to build a home.
- Drum Solo: Woodpeckers drum on resonant surfaces to attract mates and defend their territory. Your gutters, chimney cap, or even hollow siding might be their ideal stage.
- Sweet Treat: Some woodpeckers, like sapsuckers, drill rows of holes to get to the sweet sap inside trees. Unfortunately, your siding can sometimes look like a tasty tree to them.
Send Those Woodpeckers Packing!
Don't let woodpeckers turn your home into their personal playground. Here's how to evict these noisy neighbors:
1. Identify the Root of the Problem:
A professional wildlife control company can inspect your property to pinpoint why woodpeckers are attracted to your home and recommend the most effective solutions.
2. Deter Them with Visuals:
Woodpeckers are easily startled. Use visual deterrents to make your home less appealing:
- Shiny Objects: Hang reflective tape, scare rods, or CDs near the affected areas. The movement and reflections will disorient and frighten them.
- Predator Eyes: Fake owls, hawks, or even snakes can scare woodpeckers into thinking a predator is nearby.
- Bird Netting: Physically exclude woodpeckers from specific areas with bird netting. This is particularly useful for porches, eaves, and other vulnerable spots.
3. Use Sound to Your Advantage:
Woodpeckers have sensitive hearing. Use this to your advantage with auditory deterrents:
- Sonic Repellers: These devices emit high-frequency sounds that are unpleasant to woodpeckers but inaudible to humans.
- Distress Calls: Playing recordings of woodpecker distress calls or predator calls can convince woodpeckers that danger is lurking.
4. Make Your Home Less Inviting:
- Pest Control: Eliminate any insect infestations in your home.
- Home Repairs: Repair any damaged or decaying wood and seal up any holes or cracks.
- Tree Removal: Remove any dead or dying trees near your home.
5. Call in the Professionals:
If you're struggling to get rid of woodpeckers on your own, don't hesitate to contact a professional wildlife control company. They have the expertise and experience to handle even the most stubborn woodpecker problems.
Ready to reclaim your peace and quiet? Contact a local wildlife control company today for expert advice and effective solutions.
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