Keep your birdbath clean.If the water in your bird bath is discolored or has algae, use baking soda, lemon juice, or white vinegar to scrub it and then rinse it thoroughly. Chemicals should never be added to water. If you are still concerned about mosquitoes in your bird bath, consider adding some movement to the water.
What can I put in my birdbath to kill mosquito larvae?
There are many ways to get rid of mosquito larvae from a birdbath, such as adding a small amount of cinnamon oil (about a teaspoon or two per birdbath) to the water. In the absence of cinnamon oil, any vegetable oil is likely to suffice.
What are the things swimming in my bird bath?
Your birdbath is a breeding ground for mosquitoes thanks to the squirming critters (Figure 1). In this stage, the mosquitoes are still larvae. It doesn’t matter if the water is natural or man-made; container-breeding mosquitoes lay their eggs wherever there is water.
Is mosquito spray safe for birds?
Many of the chemicals in sprays are effective against insects other than mosquitoes. Spraying with a broad-spectrum of chemicals harms birds because the chemicals destroy the birds’ primary food source (many birds feed on insects).
How far should a bird bath be from a bird feeder?
A minimum of 10 feet should separate a bird bath from a feeder. When placed too close to the bird feeders, bird droppings can be blown away by the wind and end up in the bird bath. Prioritize the location of a bird feeder if too much bird poop is found in the water but move the location if necessary.