Woodpeckers with their persistent drumming can sometimes be a nuisance creature. They have the capacity to easily damage the cedar siding of our Monterey house. This creature is extremely stubborn. Once they found a place that they love, it will be difficult for you to get rid of them. On top of that, they are also protected under the law which means that it will not be that easy to remove them from your property.



Tips to Get Rid of the Woodpeckers on Our Cedar Siding
Even some deterrent are not allowed to use. In case you accidentally harm the creature, then you can find yourself in a huge legal mess. Not to mention that you also have to settle a fine of not less than $500. However, there are some methods that you can employ to encourage them to go to other places.

Using Visual Deterrents
Visual deterrents can be an affordable solution. Most birds will be wary on new elements introduced to their environment. Woodpeckers will be frightened on the reflective and moving materials. Some people will choose to hang pie tins, CDs and other items. However, the woodpecker can easily adapt to this situation. Once they realized that the reflective or moving materials do not present any damage, they will return to your property. There are also replicas of predators that are being sold by the bird removal services but these are also short-term solutions.

Electronic Repellent
There are electronic repellents sold in the market that claims to have the ability to discretely drive away the creature from your property. This will release a distressed call that can frighten woodpeckers away. Some of them have a motion sensor that will activate once the bird is around your cedar sidings.

Tricking Them with Suet Cakes
The suet cakes are one of the preferred meals of the Monterey woodpeckers. This should be placed on the birdfeeder where the woodpeckers can nibble down the suet. This is the best solution in case the woodpeckers are targeting your cedar siding to hunt for insects. It should be positioned away from your home. We recommend preparing at least 3 suet cakes depending on how many woodpeckers there are in your property.

Use a Birdhouse
In case the woodpeckers are drumming your house to mark their territory, you may provide them an alternative shelter. Creating a birdhouse will provide them with the house that is specifically designed for them. Make sure that you will set this up far from your home. You can also add a few suet feeders to attract the attention of the wood peckers.

You can also install netting materials in your California property, but it will make your house appear unsightly. For a better solution, seek the assistance of the local bird removal agency to ensure that your problem will be completely taken care of. They are familiar on the existing rules and regulations regarding these creatures that will help you stay away from the possible legal repercussions.

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