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Re: Purple Martin houses



In a message dated 2/13/00 10:35:19 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
gcook@mcdowell.main.nc.us writes:

> Does anyone know whether or not its advisable to clean old nesting material 
> out of purple martin boxes before spring? I've heard both ways.
Yes, it is very advisable. It keeps down fungal and mite infestations. If 
done early enough, a month or so before nesting season, spraying with a 
non-pesistent insecticide/fungicide is not a bad idea either.
Pete Worthington, Simpsonville, SC.