Contrary to popular belief, the thought that Purple Martins reduce mosquito population was brought up to promote the products that went along with the birds such as housing, and gourds.
http://www.purplemartin.org/update/MosCont.html is research that was conducted to back it up.
But don't get me wrong, Martins have many advantages. Just hearing that beautiful song they produce makes it worthwhile to attract Martins to your backyard.
no
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There is a bird that is called martin and it is a type of swallow. There are purple martins, house martins, and sand martins.
gold finches purple finches martins
if you are allergic to mosquitoes
Purple Martins - 1997 was released on: USA: 18 October 1997 (New Orleans Film and Video Festival)
Bats eat them. Also, bug zappers are not their friends. Other predators are purple martins, chickens, robins, wrens, blackbirds, guinea hens, and frogs and many fish eat adult insects and larvae.
No, vinegar will not actually kill mosquitoes. However, it will keep mosquitoes away. This is because mosquitoes are not attracted to the vinegar smell, therefore, they are deterred.
USA and Canada
Purple Martins are called so due to their iridescent purple-blue plumage, particularly evident in males. The name "martin" is derived from the Old French word "martinet," which refers to a type of swallow. These birds are known for their social behavior and are often seen nesting in colonies, primarily in North America. Their striking coloration and distinctive characteristics contribute to their name.
DEET
Yes