Take Control of Woodpecker Damage
Woodpecker damage can be a frustrating and recurring issue, especially with acrylic stucco systems applied over insulating foam.
Woodpeckers are often attracted to stucco because it mimics the sound and feel of unhealthy trees, which are a natural part of their habitat. The Northern Flicker, Downy Woodpecker, American three-toed woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker or any other Woodpecker species frequently create holes in stucco and pick at the foam underneath EIFS acrylic stucco leaving homeowners frustrated and wondering “how to stop woodpeckers from pecking holes in my stucco?”
Over time, woodpecker pecking ruins stucco walls, making your home more vulnerable to the elements. While woodpeckers are often seen as searching for insects, their primary reason for pecking is to mark territory and attract a mate. These holes are often used as nesting sites, further damaging the integrity of your stucco.
As the stucco weakens, the problem only gets worse. Woodpecker damage not only affects the appearance of your home but also its structural integrity, requiring repairs before the damage escalates.