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Cigarette Butts Found In Bird Nests Serve Important Purpose

Posted on December 19, 2012 by jdroach

If you find cigarette butts strewn inside a bird’s nest, it is not the result of an urban wasteland but a tactic put in place by the nester itself.

Using the inappropriately disposed of material to make an effective defense against invading pests is quite a thrifty and green ploy. Inner city birds have managed to successfully stave off parasitic mites from their nests using butts from a previously smoked cigarette.
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Birds Can Be Nuisance Pests Just Like Ants, Spiders, Etc.

Posted on October 26, 2012 by jdroach

When you see a bird perching on your roof ledge or fence line, the word “pest” is usually not the first thing to come to mind. In fact, you will probably be fascinated by the bird’s colorful feathers or melodic chirps, as you should be – birds can be very interesting to observe.

But it’s not these peaceful loafers that should be considered a nuisance on your property.

Birds are not considered troublesome until they are affecting the aesthetics of your home or the health of your family. While most birds are welcomed on properties, these winged pests can cause quite the headache.
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Bird Control Products That Provide Guaranteed Solutions

Posted on October 31, 2011 by jdroach

The variety of bird deterrent products available is abundant with a few products being ineffective in controlling nuisance birds. The idea of visual and sound deterrents seems to be a logical solution for bird nesting or loafing but this is not the case.
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