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Ottawa’s Rising Woodpecker Problem

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Ottawa’s Rising Woodpecker Problem: Best Siding Options to Keep Them Away

Woodpecker damage has become one of the fastest-growing exterior threats for Ottawa homeowners. As woodpecker populations expand and climate shifts alter insect activity, more homes across Kanata, Barrhaven, Orleans, and rural zones are experiencing holes in siding, noisy drilling, insulation exposure, pest intrusion, and costly repairs. In high-risk areas like forest-bordering neighbourhoods, the damage can