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Debbie's Purple Martins FAQ'sWhy attract purple martins? Bug control. While there are many claims about purple martins eating 1000’s of mosquitoes a day the truth is they eat many types of insects including mosquitoes. Purple martins will help keep bugs from bugging you. What does it take to attract purple martins? Install a purple martin house in your yard. Purple martins are attracted to man made multi- compartment houses. Why is it important to be able to raise and lower a purple martin house? A purple martin colony must be easy to manage. A house which can be easily lowered for nest monitoring, pest and predator control, and maintenance increases your chances of attracting and keeping purple martins. Will other birds live in a purple martin house and is it okay if they do? European starlings and house sparrows will but they should be controled and their nests removed. Once they take over a purple martin house they will eject, harm or kill the martins. How high of pole is needed for a purple martin house? Purple martin houses should be 10-17 feet high. Where is the best place in my yard to erect a purple martin house? Purple martin houses should be placed in an open area, preferably with no other trees closer than 30 - 45 feet. Metal or Wood, which type of house should I buy? Purple martins will nest in either one. Metal houses have the benefit of being lightweight which makes them more manageable. Click here to view all of our Purple Martin Houses and Accessories at great discount prices! Home | Shopping | Attracting Birds | Customer Service | Contact UsCopyright© 1995 - 2005 BirdWatchers.com™ Bird Watcher's Marketplace™ |
  
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