Do you hear that? Oh no, the woodpecker is back!
So, you’ve got a new neighbor in the Black Hills. He doesn’t pay rent, never brings over a casserole, and insists on drumming on your house at 7 a.m. every morning like he’s auditioning for a bird version of Stomp. Congratulations—you’ve got a woodpecker problem.
At first, it’s almost charming. Nature! Wildlife! A free percussion concert! But then you start noticing the tiny craters in your siding. Then bigger ones. And suddenly, your home looks like it went through a paintball war zone. If this sounds familiar, don’t worry—you’re not alone. At Weather-Tite Exteriors in Rapid City, South Dakota, we’ve seen our fair share of homes under siege by these feathered carpenters. And we’re here to help you laugh through the pain… and find a solution that actually works.
Here’s what to do when a woodpecker mistakes your siding for a drum set, snack bar, or (apparently) Tinder profile.
Know Your Enemy!
Woodpeckers peck for three main reasons:
Food – Bugs in your siding are like a buffet to them.
Love – Pecking is basically their version of writing poetry.
Territory – They’re saying, “This is my tree—er, house.”
Unfortunately, your siding doesn’t see it as romantic.
We’ve all tried the distractions – plastic owl, large shiny objects, noisy distractions. But, this little bugger wont budge! Time to think outside of the box.. Its time to change your siding!
This is where James Hardie siding swoops in like a caped superhero. Made of fiber cement, it’s:
Woodpecker-proof (they’ll try, but their beaks will file a complaint with HR).
Durable (resists rot, warping, and the kind of vandalism birds are into).
Stylish (so your neighbors think you upgraded for curb appeal, not because you lost a fight with a bird).
Basically, switching to James Hardie siding means you can stop fighting the woodpecker and start winning the neighborhood’s “best-looking house” award.
Once you’ve upgraded, you’ll finally be able to sip your coffee in peace without the background soundtrack of peck-peck-peck. Your woodpecker will move on to more appropriate housing—like an actual tree—and you can enjoy your siding without holes, dents, or the constant fear of bird-related property damage.
Give Weather-Tite Exteriors in Rapid City, South Dakota, a call today. We’ll help you upgrade to James Hardie siding and put an end to your bird problem once and for all.