There are more than 20 species of woodpeckers in the u s and at any.
Bird damage to wood siding.
Some homes are at greater risk than others.
Whichever you may have you still need to fix the damage.
Woodpeckers are 7 to 15 inches long have short legs sharp clawed toes and stiff tails.
Investigate and remove any of the following insects from outdoor structures to reduce the likelihood of woodpecker damage from birds drilling for food on your property.
This type of boisterous bird has been known to peck at house siding producing an irritating noise and some unsightly damage.
For example the birds tend to prefer redwood and cedar siding over other woods and their activity is more frequently directed to stained wood than painted wood.
Control damage by preventive construction scare devices and exclusion.
Woodpeckers can inflict serious property damage by pecking holes in a home s wood siding and trim.
If the house is made of stained tongue and groove or board and batten cedar siding there may be damage to the house.
These may either be the results of drumming.
There may be smaller holes along the corner boards or fascia boards.