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How Do You Attract Purple Martins?

How Do You Attract Purple Martins?

If you are wanting to bring some purple martins to your backyard, you may be feeling a little bit anxious. The steps below are the only things that I believe truly make a difference in attracting purple martins. Please note that if you live in an area where you...
How Do You Attract Purple Martins?

When Should I Setup My Purple Martin House?

So you got yourself a purple martin house, you want to be a good landlord, but when is the best time to actually set it up? There are a couple of times of the year that I would recommend it. The ideal times to setup a purple martin house is either late summer or early...
How Do You Attract Purple Martins?

How to Clean a Purple Martin House

Any birds can leave quite a mess, and purple martins are no exception. There is a need to clean houses and gourds to keep your colony safe from parasites and potentially harmful insects such as mites and ticks. First, if you have purchased one of the many commercial...
How Do You Attract Purple Martins?

Winterizing a Purple Martin House (Step By Step Guide)

It is unfortunate that purple martins do not remain around all year. Since they don’t, what should you do when they are gone with the purple martin house? What can you do to keep your purple martin colony protected, even when they’re gone? There are a few...
How Do You Attract Purple Martins?

Do You Have to Clean Out Purple Martin Houses Each Year?

I recall getting to the beginning of my second year of purple martin landlording. I had a bit of a mess on my hands, but it wasn’t as bad as you might think. Did I wait too long though? Should I have done this earlier? Purple martin houses should be cleaned out...