Woodpeckers Damaging
Siding
There are many reasons why woodpeckers select siding to peck
including attracting a mate, defending a territory, looking for a place to
build nests or to search and find insects.
Woodpeckers tend to love cedar, rough pine, red wood, plywood, Masonite,
and
synthetic siding. It is important that
you deal with woodpecker issues quickly
because woodpeckers are hard to
deter once they develop a pattern.
Woodpeckers are protected by the state and federal government and cannot
be killed or trapped. It is important to
try a variety of techniques to help them move to a new pecking place. Here are
some suggestions:
1.
Fix the area that has been destroyed by the
bird.
2.
Repair holes with aluminum flashing or metal
sheathing painted the same color as the home.
3.
Bang pots and pans or other loud noises that
startle the birds
4.
Hang metallic objects, balloons or small mirrors
near drumming sites
5.
Use caulk around the grooves where insects hide
6.
Purchase wood preservatives that kill insects
and taste bad to the pecker
7.
Create a nesting area somewhere else in your
yard and provide food for the wood
pecker
It is important that you take action before the woodpecker
has done significant damage to your siding.
If you need to have your siding repaired, Midwest Gutter and Siding will
provide a free no obligation consultation.
Please contact Dan Mack at
763-550-1685 and we can
help you fix the damage.
