How to Clean Bird Feeders to Prevent the Spread of Diseases
Close The month of February is considered as the bird-feeding month. It is a wonderful time to celebrate our feathered friends and provide them with extra water and food to help them get through the winter. However, if you have an unclean bird-feeder hanging around your garden for weeks, you might be placing your avian neighbors at risk of illnesses or even death. Bird Feeders and the Potential Spread of Diseases Many bird diseases like avian pox, conjunctivitis, trichomoniasis, and salmonellosis have been historically connected to congregations at bird feeders. In relation to this, Washingto...