Pileated Woodpecker/Tree Bark

[allen]

@mtndad: The pileated woodpecker occupies a large range and is quite adaptable. Its ability to survive in many wooded habitat types has allowed the species to survive human habitation of North America much better than the more specialized ivory-billed woodpecker. Pileated woodpeckers have a large population size and, despite being non-migratory, are protected under the U.S. Migratory Bird Act. Due to the considerable damage that pileated woodpeckers can do to trees, some people may consider them harmful if found on their property, but the large birds control many insect populations, especially tree beetles, that may otherwise experience outbreaks.

If you read all of it, then people can better understand they are helpful at at controlling tree beetles, which is usually a good thing.

[mtndad]

Caution, Be aware the woodpeckers are a protected species.

“Pileated woodpeckers have a large population size and, despite being non-migratory, are protected under the U.S. Migratory Bird Act.”

[bigtreestechman]

It’s my understanding that the woodpeckers dig in where they hear the sound of insects under the bark. So, in all likelihood, you have some trees that are bugged, and not by the NSA 😉
For whatever it’s worth, I recently saw an ad by Clark Pest Control that appeared to be touting a new tree treatment. They might be worth calling.
joe

[grizcoach]

We discovered a pair of Pileated Woodpeckers in our tree when we arrived. The neighbors had several trees removed because of Bark Beetle infestation.

The woodpeckers have stripped the bark of one tree on our property and one on the neighbors. Are they feeding on Bark Beetles that escaped from the felled trees? Will the loss of bark open the trees to any problems?

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