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Purple Martin houses - The best mosquito control? - Birds Choice

Purple Martins are a highly desired yard visitor. While they may not control mosquitos as we hope, they will help keep other insects in order, allowing ...

Purple Martin Bird Houses at Tractor Supply Co.

Purple Martin Bird Houses · Royal Wing Purple Martin Barn Bird House for 16 Families, 21 in. · BestNest Purple Martin Gourds with Hanging Bracket and Pole Kit, ...

Purple Martin House - Canadian Woodworking forum

Do Purple Martins help reduce mosquitoes? It has been known for many years that bird species like purple martins consume large numbers of flying ...

How to Make a Purple Martin Gourd House - Birds and Blooms

When dry, you can hang your gourd (you'll need at least 4 to 6 gourds to attract purple martins) from a 24-inch plastic-coated copper wire.

Purple Martin Bird House - Bird Feeders - Heinsohn's Country Store

This darling white birdfeeder has a dark gray roof. It is 9" wide, 12" long and 10" tall. A unique addition to your birdhouse collection!

Purple Martins - How it All Began - Birdwatching.com

Purple Martin Birdhouse ... Nationwide a million hobbyists now maintain martin houses, keeping alive an ancient tradition of cooperation between bird and man.

Purple Martin Tips

The standard rule is, there should be no trees taller than the martin house within 40 feet. In fact, the farther the martin house is placed from trees the ...

Anyone have Purple Martin houses? - Growing Fruit

I grew a ton of birdhouse gourds this year that are currently sitting on a rack to dry (or rot if I'm unlucky). If everything was easy to ...

Creating a purple martin community - Wild About Birds

A purple martin house should be mounted 10-20 feet off of the ground, and 40-120 feet away from houses or large trees. Martins love wide open spaces, so make ...

The Purple Martin's History of Dependence on Humans

Purple Martin birdhouse Photo courtesy of Claire Long. Purple martins will build nests in existing bird houses or structures in early spring. Female martins ...

Purple Martin | Audubon Field Guide

Almost all Purple Martins in the east now nest in birdhouses put up especially for them. Martin housing has a long history: some Native American tribes ...

22 Best Purple Martin House Plans ideas - Pinterest

By. Rodney Jackman. Purple Martin Bird House Plans - 16 Unit - Construct101. Purple Martin Bird House Plans - 16 Unit - Construct101.

All About Purple Martins - Wild Birds Unlimited

Purple Martins are not capable of excavating their own cavities for nesting and are almost totally dependent on man-made housing in eastern North America. They ...

What Makes Purple Martin Houses Different From Other Birdhouses?

The purple martin house is different than most typical birdhouses in that there are typically several units to support multiple nests.

These Birds Got a Little Too Comfortable in Birdhouses - The Atlantic

Purple martins may have been saved by human-built nest boxes. What happens when our hospitality runs out?

Martin Bird House - Gulf Breeze Parks and Recreation

Offer your martins an elite home with this Home Bazaar Purple Martin Clubhouse Bird House. This abode combines elegance with function, for a truly dramatic ...

Purple Martin House Photos, Images & Pictures | Shutterstock

Purple martin decoy perched on bird house to attract purple martins. Flock of Purple Martins perched at birdhouse in New York. Purple Martins (Progne subis) ...

Purple Martin House - Etsy

Check out our purple martin house selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our garden decoration shops.

Attracting Purple Martins to Your Backyard - Songbird Station

You'll probably have noticed Purple Martin houses in your town; unlike many birds, they nest in colonies. They rely on HUMAN-supplied housing for their ...

Now is a great time to clean your purple martin birdhouses!

We recommend removing old nesting material, then wiping the nest with a 5% bleach solution (5 parts bleach to 95 parts water), followed by a water wash to ...