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QUICK KILL MOSQUITO DUNKS Quick-Kill Mosquito Dumps control blood-sucking bugs without chemicals. Just drop in birdbaths, roof gutters, rain barrels, flower pots and other areas where water collects. Each donut-shaped disk releases larvicide that prevents breeding. Safe around fish. One per 100 sq. ft., works up to 30 days…. |
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Dr. T’s DT336 Mosquito Repelling Granules 5 Pounds $11.42 Mosquitoes can transmit disease from person to person, including yellow fever, malaria and the West Nile Virus. These mosquito repelling granules are made of a natural, biodegradable formula that is independently, professionally tested and proven to repel mosquitoes. Formulated with natural oils including lemongrass, mint and garlic oil, this product will not damage your lawn or garden. Works by c… |
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Bird Bath & Waterer $18.50 Bird Bath & Waterer 11.50 inches tall x 11.00 inches long x 11.00 inches wide… |
Make the Most of Your Garden Bird Bath
Garden Bird Baths and garden Bird Feeders are excellent ways to attract wild birds to your garden. Place a bird bath in a quiet part of the garden well away from any bird feeders as birds like a quiet place to bathe and drink.
To keep your birdbath at the correct temperature for your bird visitors to drink or bathe the whole year round you could either buy a bird bath with a heater installed or attach a heater to an unheated birdbath. Birdbaths equipped with heaters either use a cord plugged into an electric outlet or have solar panels to collect the sun’s energy to power the heater. Solar power bird baths are easier to install, are cost free and need very little maintenance. They can collect enough of the sun’s energy to keep your bird bath ice free even on very cold days. In addition to heaters you can also purchase de-icers to keep the water accessible to the birds.
A heated bird bath will usually be longer lasting than an unheated one as constant freezing and melting of the water results in cracks and damage to the concrete, stone or marble materials unless you keep the bird bath empty throughout the colder weather. maintaining the water at a constant temperature will ensure that the bird bath is undamaged and will give your bird visitors warm water to bathe in and to drink all the year round.
To attract the birds and also to agitate the water to prevent mosquitoes laying their eggs you could consider adding a Bird Bath Dripper. This can be as simple as a pipe that drips water into the bowl, making the pleasant sound of running water which will attract the birds. More elaborate drippers can be purchased that are shaped like dragonflies, climbing ivy, butterflies and more, usually made from copper to look more attractive. Birds will love to bathe in the dripper as it simulates the feeling of raindrops on their feathers. For smaller birds such as hummingbirds or warblers you could use a mister in your garden or on your bird bath. Misters do use up more water than drippers however.
In addition to attracting the birds a dripper will keep the water agitated and prevent mosquitoes from settling on the water surface to lay their eggs. There are also other ways to prevent mosquitoes from breeding including using a water wiggler or mosquito dunks. Water wigglers run on batteries and produce vibrations which cause ripples on the water surface. They are easy to use and, being battery operated do not need any elaborate installation. Just add the batteries and attach to the bird bath. They are quiet so they do not disturb the peace in the garden or frighten away the birds.
Mosquito dunks are a natural method to stop the mosquitoes breeding. They can be placed in bird baths and also ponds, barrels, gutters etc, in fact anywhere were standing water accumulates. Place one dunk for one hundred square feet of water surface once a month. As you only need a small amount for a bird bath break off a piece and save the unused pieces for later. Dunks are environmentally friendly and are a good alternative to chemical treatments. They work differently to the drippers and water wigglers as they do not prevent eggs being laid but kill the larva before they can mature.
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QUICK KILL MOSQUITO DUNKS Quick-Kill Mosquito Dumps control blood-sucking bugs without chemicals. Just drop in birdbaths, roof gutters, rain barrels, flower pots and other areas where water collects. Each donut-shaped disk releases larvicide that prevents breeding. Safe around fish. One per 100 sq. ft., works up to 30 days…. |
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Dr. T’s DT336 Mosquito Repelling Granules 5 Pounds $11.42 Mosquitoes can transmit disease from person to person, including yellow fever, malaria and the West Nile Virus. These mosquito repelling granules are made of a natural, biodegradable formula that is independently, professionally tested and proven to repel mosquitoes. Formulated with natural oils including lemongrass, mint and garlic oil, this product will not damage your lawn or garden. Works by c… |
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Bird Bath & Waterer $18.50 Bird Bath & Waterer 11.50 inches tall x 11.00 inches long x 11.00 inches wide… |
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Complete Flanders & Swann $44.98 Fantastic Triple CD Box Set of the Recorded Works of One of Britain’s Most Popular Comedy Duos. Their Keen Observations of Everyday British Life and Abilities to Exemplify them in Song Made them the Darlings of the UK. Cleverness, Wit and Absoute Hilarity were the Order of the Day, in Just About Any Style of Music. Pure Comic Genius on Three Discs!… |
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First Nature’s Niche Waterer and Bird Bath $19.79 First Nature’s Bird Waterer and Birdbath features a durable water reservoir that holds over 100 ounces of water, then releases it into four separate drinking pools on demand. The First Nature Bird Waterer and Birdbath can be mounted on a 4″ x 4″ post or can be hung with a chain and “S” hook. (Chain not included.) Simply remove the colorful royal blue water reservoir and fill it with fresh cool wa… |
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K&H Pet Products Ice Eliminator BirdBath 50-Watt De-Icer $24.49 The Ice Eliminator Birdbath De-icer is a wonderful addition to your outdoor bird bath, encouraging year round bird activity. It is thermostatically controlled to operate only in cold weather, saving on electricity. The design of the De-icer maintains open water, even in sub-zero temperatures, and allows birds to judge the water depth of the bird bath. The Ice Eliminator can be spray painted to… |
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Votoy Bird Bath $3.99 Bird bath (box) |
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Bird Bath $49.99 Bird Bath with mosaic stone star pattern on a folding dark brown metal stand. Size: 16.9″ Round 25.2″H. |
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API Bird Bath Pedestal $38.47 Plastic pedestal base for AP600 bird bath bowl. |
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Bird Bath/ Feeder – Pittsburgh Steelers $79.99 Bird Bath/ Feeder – Pittsburgh Steelers |
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Copper Bird Bath $81.95 The copper bird bath will be an elegant addition to any yard. The bird bath has a gorgeous copper finish. It is easy to clean and fill. |
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Bird Bath De-icer $39.9 Premium bird bath de-icier. 50 watts of power. Constructed of patented cast aluminum thermostatically controlled to operate only when necessary. Safe in all bird baths. Premium bird bath de-icier. |
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Bird Bath De-Icer $46.19 Bird bath de-icer This electric bird bath de-icer is state of the art cast aluminum Thermostatically controlled with 150W power Safe in plastic and concrete bird baths Super item for the bird enthusiast who wants to have a bird bath year round Brand #: Farm Innovators C-50 UPC: 085045000505 Keywords: bird bath de icer water warmer |
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Electric Bird Bath Heater $42.8 200 watt 120 volt bird bath deicer. Handle is easily shaped by hand to conform to bird bath shape. Bird bath heater attracts wild birds by keeping your bird bath ice-free all winter long. Fits all bird baths-pottery, concrete or plastic up to 10 quart capacity. Snap-acting thermostat keeps bird bath water at 40-50 f. Waterproof, sealed in epoxy. Heater shuts off automatically in 60 seconds when bird bath is operated without water. Clear plastic bracket prevents tipping and support arm hooks to rim. |
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Birds of a Feather Bird Bath $199 Invite the birds to your outdoor area with the beautiful Birds of a Feather Bird bath.? This bird bath will add an elegant touch to your yard, and make the feathered friends happy. |
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Columnar Bird Bath $199 The commanding presence of the Columnar Bird Bath will surely demand attention in your garden.? This bird bath combines ancient Roman Flair with the beauty of nature and is sure to be a one of a kind |
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Curved Copper Bird Bath $69.99 The Curved Copper Bird Bath contains an elegant twist?and will be the perfect addition to any yard. It features a gorgeous copper finish and curved stand. This bird bath is sure to provide a an abunda |
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Bird Bath – 14 Inch $20.1 Basin bird bath. Can be hung or mounted (all hardware included).Size: 14 Inch |
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Pedestal Bird Bath Verdigris $29.95 Pedestal Bird Bath A Revolution In Birdwatching This Pedestal Bird Bath provides a source of clean, fresh water for bathing and drinking – vital for bird survival. This durable resin bird bath is easy to assemble – no tools required. Includes 3 ground stakes for stabilization while the cavity in pole can be filled with sand for extra sturdiness. Choose from Antique Bronze or Verdigris Bowl is 20 inches around by 2 1/2 inches deep. 7 Pounds Ships Quickly! |
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Bird Bath Leaf Gnome $54 This adorable little Gnome is holding a leaf that can hold bird seed or water for his feathered friends.? Give the birds in your yard a unique little friend with the Bird Bath Leaf Gnome. |
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