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  • February 5, 2013 at 6:13 pm #16744
    Andrew
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    This question came into us from our reader Kenneth:
     
     
    “My question if any one can help, should I clean out the old nesting in the bird house from previous nesting from last year?“
                                        
    Can someone please give Kenneth some guidance?
     
    Thank you,
     
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    February 5, 2013 at 8:21 pm #17117
    Andi
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    If you haven’t already cleaned out your birdhouses, that should be done as soon as possible. To clean the nest box I usually place a plastic bag over the nest and just sweep everything in and twist the bag shut. You can rinse out the house with a water hose or diluted bleach spray. Make sure the drainage holes are unplugged and leave the house open to dry for a couple days. Finally dispose of the old nest in the trash and wash your hands thoroughly.

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