Woodpeckers
Woodpeckers are nuisance birds in BC. Although they are not a health concern to people, they are quite bothersome in residential areas as they cause not only damage but also much unnecessary noise. Woodpeckers peck and make holes in walls in search of insects to eat, to attract other Woodpeckers to mate, to create a nest or to mark territory. When they decide to peck at your home or business, they can cost you thousands of dollars in repairs if not handled in a timely manner. This is why it is a good idea to call the Woodpecker Control Experts at Ideal Pest Control.
In British Columbia, there are about 12 different types of Woodpeckers. 2 that we will discuss on this page are Pileated Woodpeckers & Downy Woodpeckers.
Pileated Woodpeckers
Size: Up to 480mm long.
Color: Black with white stripes on their face and red on the top of their head.
Unique Characteristics: Males have a red stripe on their cheeks while females have a black stripe. They have a wingspan of up to 760mm and are the largest type of Woodpecker in Canada. They prefer large trees for nesting but that doesn’t stop them from pecking on the side of your home in search of insects to eat!
Downy Woodpeckers
Size: Up to 140-180mm long.
Color: Black with white spots and white bellies.
Unique Characteristics: They prefer to eat insects but they will also feed on berries and seeds. They are the smallest and also the most common specie of woodpecker in North America. Distinctively, the male Downy Woodpecker has a bit of red at the back of their head while the female does not.
Northern Flicker Woodpeckers
Size: 300–350 mm in length; wingspan 420–520 mm
Color: Brown/tan body with black bars on back and wings, spotted belly, black crescent on chest, grey head, and red patch on the back of the head (in BC’s red-shafted variety); undersides of wings and tail are bright salmon-red.
Unique Characteristics: Ground-feeding woodpecker that primarily eats ants; often seen on lawns rather than tree trunks; distinctive loud “wick-a-wick-a-wick” call; strong undulating flight pattern; drums on metal vents, chimneys, and siding during mating season.
Reliable Woodpecker Control
We use humane Woodpecker Control solutions such as visual deterrents to scare Woodpeckers away. The use of bird netting and bird spikes is also an effective control measure that may be used. Our technicians at Ideal Pest Control will analyze your problem on an individual basis and create a custom tailored plan on how we will resolve your woodpecker issue.
Enjoy a Woodpecker-Free Property
Don’t let woodpecker damage compromise your home or commercial building — professional woodpecker control can safely deter these birds and help prevent further structural damage. Prompt, humane solutions protect your siding, trim, and exterior surfaces from ongoing pecking and nesting activity.
Services are available throughout Metro Vancouver & the Fraser Valley.
Contact Ideal Pest Control today to book your inspection and professional woodpecker treatment service!