Verminators have been solving nuisance bird, woodpecker, pigeon, chimney swift, barn swallows, vulchers and birds in attic, vents, siding, chimney problems for over 23 years. We are experts in removing all birds from areas they should not be. We offer free inspections and free estimates for getting rid of the birds, woodpeckers, pigeons, chimney swifts, vulchers in your homes, docks, chimneys, vents, siding, attics, and more.
Verminators give all of our woodpecker customers a long guarantee on our woodpecker proofing and repairs. We also guarantee all bird, pigeon, starling, barn swallows as well. We handcraft and install deterrents for woodpeckers and other birds as part of getting rid of them on your house and buildings..
We service all of Gainesville and surrounding areas including Alpharetta, Alto, Baldwin, Blairsville, Braselton, Buford, Clarkesville, Clayton, Clermont, Cleveland, Commerce, Cornelia, Cumming, Dacula, Dahlonega, Dawsonville, Demorest, Duluth, Flowery Branch, Gillsville, Grayson, Helen, Hiawassee, Highlands, Hoschton, Jefferson, Lavonia, Lawrenceville, Lula, Maysville, Milton, Mount Airy, Murrayville, Oakwood, Sautee Nacoochee, Suwanee, Sugar Hill, Talmo, Toccoa, Winder, and more.
All species of woodpeckers are classified as migratory non-game birds and are protected by the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Red-cockaded woodpeckers and ivory-billed woodpeckers are on the Endangered Species list and are offered full protection.
All woodpeckers can cause damage to property for several reasons, sometimes its food related as they can smell bugs such as carpenter ants, bees, and beetles. They then proceed to peck various small size holes to locate the bugs and eat them. Other times woodpeckers are making holes on structures just for the noises they resonate. During mating season they will drum persistently to let the others know they are around and ready to mate. Other reasons for woodpeckers to drum is territorial. To discourage other woodpeckers from entering their territories, and claiming it as their own. Woodpeckers also make holes in structures is for nesting purposes. During the spring months they will nest for laying eggs and raising young. In winter months it’s primarily for warmth due to man made structures typically having some form of insulation.
Woodpeckers vary in length from about 6 to 18 inches (15 to 46 centimeters). They are often black and white with patches of red or yellow on the head. Most woodpeckers fly with short swoops. Each of their feet has two toes pointing forward and two toes pointing backward. This helps the birds cling to tree trunks. The strong, rigid tail feathers help the bird hold itself against the tree. The long, sticky tongue helps the bird trap insects.