Tap, tap, rap. The noises of woodpeckers ramp up in the fall in CT. Here’s why and what to do.

If you have heard a woodpecker pecking away at your gutter or home this fall, it may not mean you have insects in your wood. Connecticut is home to seven species of woodpeckers that live in forests, ...
USA Today

Why are woodpeckers attacking cars and ruffling feathers of US homeowners?

Why would a woodpecker peck something other than wood? And what would you do with a woodpecker whose pecking is perturbing, perplexing and property-damaging? It's not a "Woody Woodpecker" episode.
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Something is Making Holes in My Tree

Occasionally, homeowners will notice small holes in the trunks of landscape trees. This may not mean impending death to the tree, but it’s not good. The presence of holes usually means that an insect ...
Southern Living on MSN

The Best Time To Have Your House Siding Inspected To Keep Moisture Out And Heating Costs Down

Fall is the ideal time to prepare your house for winter, and that includes inspecting your siding. We talked with a siding ...
Columbus Dispatch

Unusual woodpecker species hammering Riverlea village cars with costly damage

Pileated woodpeckers are damaging car mirrors and windshields in a Riverlea, Ohio, neighborhood. The woodpeckers attack the reflective surfaces, likely perceiving their reflections as rivals.