Invasion of the Yellow Bellied Sapsucker (bug, survive)

[QuilterChick]

Aaarrgh... What I thought were a few cute woodpeckers in my backyard, are actually Yellow-Bellied Sapsuckers. The little buggers are drilling holes in the tree to get at the sap and this is not good. I have a peanut flavored suet out back, I wonder if that is attracting them .... should I take that down?

Is there any humane way to get rid of these "suckers" until they migrate north in the spring ?? Thank you.

[Giesela]

Trees survive YBS. Why is this not good?

[J5K5LY]

I have several that come and use the trees. Small holes, not a big deal. The trees do fine.

[QuilterChick]

Originally Posted by J5K5LY

I have several that come and use the trees. Small holes, not a big deal. The trees do fine.

Well that's good to hear, don't want to lose my maples. Thx.