Avoid Making Holes In Wood Siding

Houses with aluminum or vinyl siding are not typically prone to woodpecker damage.

Avoid making holes in wood siding. Fill the siding holes with wood filler. However if the fascia boards of the house are made of wood they may sustain damage from woodpeckers drumming on the wood in which case there will be very small holes in clusters at specific points on the fascia boards. The wood peckers will also be attracted to a house if they started a hole in there so if you have a woodpecker that has started making a hole in your siding you must plug it as soon as you notice it. Use the putty knife to scrape away the excess then air dry and sand the putty before painting the patched area to match the rest of your siding.

That means caulking cracks filling in gaps putting screens over your roof vents and making sure there are no spaces in attic insulation that may allow a curious bird to enter. One of the best ways to avoid problems with dampness in your siding is to keep your home s drainage system intact and functioning. Scrape away any excess with the putty knife when you re done and allow it to air dry. Scare the woodpecker away for as much noise as a woodpecker can make they actually do not like other loud sounds.

When woodpeckers start nesting you will want to remove any small holes or gaps in your house where they could set up a nest of their own. Roof shingles with cracks or holes can be filled. Use a putty knife to force the filler inside the hole making sure to fill in the hole and to completely cover the opening.