Bird Bath Safety for Wild Birds and People
Sharon Dunn, President of Duncraft, Inc., is a long-time backyard birding expert and a stickler for keeping bird baths clean. "Bath water should be replaced every day or two to prevent the build-up of minerals deposits, stains and organic contaminates." she states. She suggests adding a non-toxic water cleaner to the bath water as well. "Duncraft carries several inexpensive cleaners that reduce unhealthy water conditions and restore water clarity. Our Birdbath Protector is a liquid additive, and our Disposable Birdbath Water Cleaner is an easy-to-use drop-in." Both are available at www.duncraft.com.
Moving water draws birds into the yard like a magnet. Misters, drippers and fountains can also help prevent the spread of West Nile disease. Moving water breaks the surface tension of water which mosquitoes rely on to hatch eggs - moving water drowns eggs and stops the breeding cycle. "I highly recommend our Mister Dripper Combo. Set it to a delicate dripping action one day - and to a refreshing mist the next. Also, the Water Wiggler is a fantastic new idea. This battery-operated gadget fits inside the bath and quietly agitates the water . And it sells for under $20!"
Bird baths and larger areas of water can be safely treated to eliminate mosquito larvae. "If it's not convenient to add a device to your water source to create movement, we suggest you treat the water with a safe, non-toxic larvacide. Our Mosquito Dunks and Mosquito Control Packets are so easy to use - just toss directly into the water . Both solutions contain a larvacide that targets mosquito larvae." These and other eco-friendly mosquito control products can be found at www.duncraft.com.
About Duncraft
Duncraft Inc., based in Concord, NH, was founded in 1952. Today the company manufactures Duncraft-brand bird feeders, mails the Duncraft Catalog nationwide and its www.duncraft.com website offers hundreds of the very best birdfeeders, birdfoods and other wildbird specialties.
Bird Bath Safety for Wild Birds and People
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