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To truly make your martin housing last, there are a few end of season chores you will want to complete. The main being winterizing your martin housing.
Follow these easy steps in the fall:
- Remove nests and scrub housing with a 10% bleach solution (1 part bleach to 9 parts water.)
- Rinse and air dry before storing or closing for the winter.
- Take care of any needed repairs now, so you won’t be caught unprepared next spring.
- All types of housing will last longer if stored indoors over the winter. If housing is left out, however, cover the house or plug the holes, otherwise House Sparrows and starlings will claim them in late winter and will be hard to dislodge next spring.
Learn more about winterizing and adding/replacing martin housing on our website.