When woodpeckers come calling, here's how to answer

By Gene Austin
Macclatchy Newspapers

"Woodpeckers are attracted to houses, and especially wood-sided houses, for several reasons. They hunt for insects in the wood, bang or metal or wood surfaces in a ritual called drumming...
One preventive measure that sometimes works is to hand strips of aluminum foil or reflective tape over the area that interests the birds.
There are many other approaches and special bird deterrents that you might consider..." Read more