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How to Stop Woodpeckers from Pecking Your House

Are woodpeckers hammering on your siding? Learn why they’re making a racket and more importantly, how to get them to stop.
As pretty as woodpeckers are when you see them in the wild, these noisy birds can cause major damage to trees and wooden structures on your property if they are left unattended. In fact, a study in ...
You may hear the neighborhood woodpeckers at work when they’re dining on spiders, grubs, or insects such as ants in the nearest dead tree. But their loud hammering is impossible to miss if they start ...
While an important native bird species, officials say woodpeckers can cause problems around Connecticut homes primarily due to drumming and drilling activities.