Bird Bath Safety for Wild Birds and People
Provide safe drinking and bathing water for birds, and prevent the spread of West Nile Disease.
(PRWEB) May 8, 2005 -- Birds require water for drinking and for maintaining
feathers in top flight condition. A backyard bath provides a great source of
water for wild birds. However, birdbath owners need to ensure that the bath is
kept clean for birds’ health, and the bath does not become a breeding ground for
potentially dangerous mosquitoes.
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.
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Source : http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/5/prweb237613.htm