While it is legal to kill sparrows in most places and it may be tempting to use poison, you will probably end up killing many other protected species in the process. Sialis.org reports that, without a permit, it is a federal offense to kill native birds. Jevtic/Getty Images You, like ...
Sparrows and Starlingsoften choose to nest in buildings. This causes problems when nesting material clogs vents and drain pipes, and poses a fire hazard. These birds are not as dirty as pigeons, but feces buildup can lead to structural damage from the uric acid in droppings, plus the bacteri...
A bird on the roof may, at first, seem like a welcome and beautiful guest; but you’ll soon realize that birds can cause all sorts of damage to your roof and everything you store under it. Though many birds and their nests are protected by law, there are various legal methods to ge...
If you do have a bird feeder, think about putting it away or covering it. You don't want to give pesky birds a convenient drinking station, and also, crow dropping could get in the water and contaminate it for others. Or only use bird feeders that exclude large birds. Don't decorate ...
Switch bird feedfrom sunflower seeds to safflower seeds. Birds are happy to eat these seeds, but squirrels find them bitter. Keep the area under your bird feeder as clean as possible. Install a squirrel baffle to the feeder pole, which is an inverted cone with at least a 13-inch diameter...
Many songbirds such as finches, warblers, and sparrows feed on aphids. Provide water, food, shelter, and places to nest to attract and keep these birds in your yard.HOW TO PREVENT APHIDS ON ROSESTo keep aphids from taking hold in your yard, try these tips: Keep...
Hidden by piles of newspaper or in a packed cupboard, insects can reproduce in huge numbers before they're even discovered. By that point, it's almost impossible to get rid of them. Keep clutter to a minimum, and end infestation before it begins. Insects also need a source of food to ...
It's that time of year again when the RSPB ask the people of the UK to take part in their annual Big Garden Birdwatch. Here's what to know for 2025...
Place monofilament lines about 1 to 2 feet apart in a grid like pattern. Grid systems are effective at repelling pigeons and sparrows, but may not work for persistent birds. TL;DR (Too Long; Didn't Read) As the most notorious of U.S. nuisance birds, starlings can be dealt with in a...
It’s also important to clean under the feeders. A lot of bird seed can fall to the ground, especially with platform seed feeders. While sparrows, doves, and some other birds happily eat those seeds, they can eventually go bad. To avoid spreading diseases, make sure to clean up that ext...