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Are woodpeckers drilling holes in your trees, deck, wooden furniture, or even the exterior of your home? In NorCal and Central California, several species of woodpeckers are active, using their strong beaks to bore into trees and wooden structures in search of insects. They may also drum on siding, roof shingles, and downspouts to mark their territory and attract mates.
Beyond the noise and property damage, woodpeckers can become a serious fire hazard when they nest in attics or exterior vents, bringing in dry, flammable materials to build their nests.
Because woodpeckers are protected by law, harming or killing them can result in hefty fines. If you’re dealing with woodpecker issues, contact Critter Bros LLC. Our experienced wildlife control team uses safe, humane methods to remove woodpeckers and offers effective exclusion and pest control solutions to prevent them from coming back. Call today for a FREE estimate and protect your property the right way.
North and Central California are home to a wide variety of woodpecker species, each with distinct markings and behaviors:
Woodpeckers are well known for the damage they can cause to trees, decks, and wooden outdoor structures as they forage for insects. Pests like carpenter bees, ants, and termites often burrow into wood, and woodpeckers will follow, aggressively pecking and enlarging those entry points to reach their food source.
Homes with wooden siding or exterior wooden boards are especially vulnerable to woodpeckers can leave visible holes that not only diminish curb appeal but also open the door to water damage, rot, and additional pest intrusion. Additionally, these birds engage in a behavior called “drumming,” where they rapidly strike loud surfaces such as metal gutters, chimney caps, or HVAC units to claim territory. While drumming typically doesn’t damage the material, the persistent noise can become a frustrating nuisance for homeowners.
Woodpeckers are classified as migratory birds and are federally protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, meaning they must be handled with extreme care. Harming or killing a woodpecker can result in steep fines, often hundreds or even thousands of dollars, and may even lead to jail time. That’s why woodpecker removal should never be a DIY project. At Critter Bros LLC, our licensed wildlife control specialists have extensive experience managing woodpecker issues throughout Northern and Central California. We follow all federal and state regulations to ensure the birds are removed safely, humanely, and legally.
If woodpeckers have made their way into your attic or dryer vent, we can safely remove both the birds and any nesting materials they’ve left behind.
Woodpeckers are often drawn to trees, decks, and wooden parts of your home due to the presence of wood-destroying insects such as carpenter ants, termites, and carpenter bees. Implementing a professional pest control program can help eliminate these insects, making your property less attractive to woodpeckers and encouraging them to leave in search of other food sources.
In addition to pest control, there are effective deterrents to keep woodpeckers away. Installing bird netting or bird spikes in common landing areas can discourage them from settling, while visual repellents like reflective streamers or predator-eye balloons can help scare them off.
To stop woodpeckers from entering your dryer vents or other exterior openings, Critter Bros LLC offers custom bird guard installations. Our team can also inspect your home for potential entry points and seal them properly to prevent access to attics or wall voids, ensuring long-term protection from unwanted bird intrusions.
Woodpeckers are considered a destructive nuisance bird, known for drilling holes in cedar siding, trees, decks, and wooden outdoor furniture as they search for carpenter bees and other wood-destroying insects hiding within.
They also engage in a behavior called “drumming,” where they repeatedly peck on loud surfaces like gutters, downspouts, or chimney caps to stake their territory. In some cases, woodpeckers may even enter dryer vents or attics, bringing dry nesting material that can become a fire hazard.
Because woodpeckers are federally protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, their removal must be handled with care and legality. That’s where Critter Bros LLC comes in. Our experienced team can safely and lawfully remove woodpeckers from your property and install exclusion solutions to prevent them from returning. Get in touch with us today to schedule your inspection and protect your home.
Woodpeckers are a destructive nuisance bird that can drill holes in cedar siding, trees, decks, and wooden outdoor furniture to forage for carpenter bees and other wood-destroying insects that may be inside.
Woodpeckers will also repeatedly drill on loud surfaces like gutters and downspouts to announce to other birds that your yard is their territory. Woodpeckers can also sometimes get inside your dryer vent or attic, which can lead to a fire hazard when they bring their dry, dead nesting material with them.
Woodpeckers are federally protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, so always leave woodpecker removal to the experts at Critter Bros LLC. Our team can safely and legally remove woodpeckers from your property, and provide you with exclusions to keep them from returning. Contact us today to get started!
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