stains, or decorative elements should be kept on the outside of the box, and toxic components avoided altogether. Birdhouses can be purchased with a critical eye or constructed at home from untreated wood. The
Many birds prefer to nest and lay eggs in dense shrubbery with lots of cover from predators and threats. If you have hedges lining your deck or patio, consider trimming them back a little to deter birds from nesting or hiding in them. Just be sure to carefully check the bushes before yo...
Your first step is to identify the bird. While most species are protected by law, invasive species, such as house sparrows, pigeons, and European starlings, are not, and their nests and eggs can be moved or even destroyed. In Canada, several other birds are considered game birds and can ...
shed, chimney, or attic for protection from predators. Do not block re-entry during nesting time as the babies will be trapped and die but also the mother will furiously try to rescue
Spray the area where the wasps built the nests with a long-term insecticide spray. These sprays linger and deter new wasps from building in that location again, and will also kill any wasp that touches it. Though sometimes confused with bees, wasps are much more dangerous. Unlike bees, a ...
Much has been written about magnetoreception — the term used to describe how species sense electromagnetic fields — which is well established but not well understood. Many species use information about the Earth’s natural fields for migration, mating, food-finding, homing, nesting, and numerous...
Birds Birds that are known nuisances include pigeons, geese, house sparrows, gulls and starlings. In numbers, birds can cause significant damage from droppings and nesting. Bird droppings are highly acidic and can eat through many building materials. Rodents Rodents can cause a lot of damage by...
Bird netting can be more dangerous to birds than other deterrent options. If poorly installed, birds can become trapped inside and smaller species, like sparrows, can become tangled in the netting itself, damaging their beaks and feet. Even when properly installed, birds’ legs and feet can occ...
(July/August); a typical litter size is three or four. New mothers may seek your garage, shed, chimney, or attic for protection from predators. Do not block re-entry during nesting time as the babies will be trapped and die but also the mother will furiously try to rescue them and ...