If you do not see it in your favorite store, ask the manger to stock it. Here's what you can do to conserve and protect our wonderful songbirds. By planting native trees, shrubs and other plants, homeowners provide badly needed food and cover for birds and other wildlife. Plant a variety of trees, shrubs and plants and remember to provide a source of water. Add feeders and nesting boxes to your backyard habitat.
Larger landowners can protect or restore forests, fields and wetlands.
However, some harm or kill non-target species. Forty active pesticide ingredients have been linked to bird die-offs. The chemical compounds most often implicated in bird kills are organophosphorus and carbamate insecticides. If you must use a pesticide, choose one targeted specifically for your pest problem. Use low-impact pesticides like dormant oils, insecticidal soaps or repellents free of organic solvents.