As pretty as woodpeckers are when you see them in the wild, these noisy birds can cause major damage to trees and wooden structures on your property if they are left unattended. In fact, a study in ...

Woodpeckers are fun to watch with their swooping, undulating flight and feeder acrobatics. They often drum on surfaces like aluminum and metal to amplify sound, which can quickly ruin the fun of ...

Set out baits labeled for carpenter ants. Baits can be effective because ants share food with each other, says Benson. Place them outside your home where you see ants foraging or entering the home.