WHY IS THIS HAPPENING? Understanding why woodpeckers target your property is key to solving the problem. Typically, woodpeckers peck for three primary reasons: attracting mates and marking territory, hunting insects within wooden structures, or creating nesting sites. Loud drumming on gutters or siding usually indicates territorial behavior, while deep, irregular holes suggest they’re seeking insects, potentially signaling hidden infestations like carpenter bees. Round, sizable holes indicate nesting attempts, which require careful handling due to legal protections.

Our targeted woodpecker hazing program addresses these behaviors directly, retraining woodpeckers to avoid your property within a month-long process. After assessing your situation thoroughly to confirm the absence of nests or eggs, we install humane visual and auditory deterrents with proven effectiveness. Following this period, we revisit your property, remove electronic devices, and provide ongoing visual deterrents to ensure long-term protection.

WE can help! Our #1 most productive solution is our WOODPECKER HAZING services. Hazing does NOT harm the bird and it does NOT require a permit from the US Fish & Wildlife.

As a part of our OUR WOODPECKER CONTROL services which includes both visual & auditory hazing devices that have a phenomenal success rate over the past decade with our company. Our program works over a one-month timeframe to retrain the woodpeckers to exclude your property from their routine.

We initially come out and do an inspection to make sure it is woodpeckers and that there isn’t an issue involving a nest or eggs. If your home is free of these concerns, then we install the electronics and visual hazing devices. We come back a month later and take it the electronics down and give you a choice to leave us the visual deterrents “just in case” when they come back at a later time that there is hope it is enough to spook them again. No Costly Exclusion Measures Required or Recommended in this case.

We proudly serve homeowners in Alpharetta, Ball Ground, Buford, Crabapple, Cumming, Dahlonega, Dawsonville, Duluth, Ellijay, Gainesville, Johns Creek, Marietta, Milton, Norcross, Peachtree Corners, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Suwanee, and throughout Fulton County and Forsyth County. If you’re located just outside this coverage area—give us a call. We’ll do our best to help or point you in the right direction.

Q) What is woodpecker hazing?

A) Woodpecker hazing involves professional deterrent methods to temporarily redirect woodpecker activity, preventing or minimizing property damage.

Q) Is woodpecker hazing legal?

A) Yes, non-lethal hazing methods are legal. However, removing or harming woodpeckers or nests is federally prohibited without special permits.

Q) Can woodpeckers damage my home?

A) Yes, woodpeckers often cause cosmetic and structural damage by pecking holes in siding, trim, or wood surfaces.

Q) When should I call for woodpecker hazing?

A) Call us immediately when woodpecker activity is first observed to minimize potential damage and quickly reroute them away from your home.

Q) Why do woodpeckers peck on houses?

A) Woodpeckers peck houses to find insects, mark territory, or create nesting holes. Homes are often targeted due to suitable wood surfaces.

Q) Will woodpeckers come back after hazing?

A) Woodpeckers may return periodically; our hazing services are intended to reroute them, but recurrence can happen since woodpeckers follow established routes.

Q) Should insect infestations be treated along with woodpecker hazing?

A) Yes, eliminating insects reduces the attractiveness of your home to woodpeckers and helps prevent repeated visits.

Q) Can you permanently exclude woodpeckers from my property?

A) Permanent exclusion isn’t feasible due to woodpeckers’ behavior of pecking new entry points. We focus on effective, temporary deterrence methods.

Q) Can I trap or relocate a woodpecker?

A) No, woodpeckers are protected under federal law. Trapping, harming, or relocating them without permits is prohibited.

Q) Are woodpecker repellents effective?

A) Repellents alone typically provide limited results. Professional hazing services to temporarily reroute woodpeckers are far more effective.

Q) Do woodpeckers nest all year?

A) Woodpeckers usually nest from early spring to mid-summer. Hazing services are effective year-round for redirecting woodpecker activity.

Q) Can your hazing techniques harm woodpeckers?

A) No, we use safe, non-lethal methods designed to temporarily redirect woodpeckers without harming them.

Q) Are decoys or fake predators effective against woodpeckers?

A) Decoys alone rarely provide lasting deterrence. Professional hazing services offer more reliable short-term redirection.

Q) Why can’t I remove a woodpecker nest myself?

A) Woodpecker nests are federally protected. Removal requires special permits and professional handling.

Q) What should I do if woodpeckers keep returning?

A) Periodic woodpecker hazing is often necessary, as recurring activity is common. Call us promptly to reroute any returning woodpeckers.