Purple Martin Forum

Does anyone use this anymore ?
Is it safe for the birds ?
Does it help with the biting gnats or biting flies ?

I read a post back from 2015 about using Shaklee Basic 2 on exterior of houses and gourds as well as inside of nest. Does anyone still use this ? Terrible problem this year with these biting things. Lost a lot of babies. Have been a landlord 8 years, never had this problem. Always pre nest compartme...

Hey Guys,
I have a Blaine's sparrow trap, PMCA repeating bait trap, and a PMCA Songbird sparrow trap I am giving away.
I live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
If anyone wants these, you can text me at 225 276 8877 and I will get back to you.
Yvonne

Louise,
This may sound stupid, but can you use unscented liquid soap instead of the bar soap ?

Mary, I live in BR. I've talked to Connie on the phone but I think that was in 2013. I had her phone number, but it was saved in the private messages on the forum, and they have disabled that on the forum. Most of our communication was through PM on the forum. I replied when she posted about down si...

Ken, I have 4 excluder gourds underneath both of my houses. All with crescent entrances and my martins seem to like them fine. I did move the porches up on all of them because starlings can breech them if given enough time to try. I love the inside outside porches. The martins stay on the inside por...

I like John Miller am puzzled that the house sparrows are building nest on the outside of house on porch. Are you sure this is not a house finch ? Sometimes called a purple finch ? The females look a lot like the sparrows except the have strips on their chest and are lighter in color. The males have...

I know this has been discussed before, but I can't find the thread. What do you use on ceilings of houses so the wasp can't attach to them ? And if the birds would happen to get this on their bodies or wings, could it harm them ? If I remember right, it was suggested to use cooking spray or somethin...

John,
Thank you for sharing that story with us again. I had not read it before.
I do enjoy reading your post and also the articles you write in the Update.
Louise, loved the picture of the birds and their names.

If this is an adult discussion, they why are you still carrying on about it ?
I think Louise clarified things for everyone.
Perhaps, you are the one who needs to relax a bit.

Mary, You are an active landlord. Just because they didn't return doesn't mean you are not active. You had a pair, they fledged young. Submit the report. Some people on this forum are way overboard. You are an active landlord. Wishing and praying that you have many more pairs this year. Have been wa...

Matt. I sent you an email
Yvonne

Mike,
Go to www.erva.com. Look under purple martin houses, then look for parts for houses under MSS8.
I just ordered parts for the old MSS8 I recently got from a neighbor.
Or ask Matt F. He can tell you exactly what you need.
Yvonne

Jesse,
Thank you so much for replying. Guy was able to come and help me out.
Thank you for offering. I'm from New Roads. Have a great purple martin season.
Yvonne

Scott, And Mary. I just wanted to take the time and thank these special people who have supported me through the years with my purple martins. Matt Fendley, Scott Dyess, Steve Kroenke, Connie St Romain, Linda Reynolds, Tony (Gobbler ), Mary (Mama Bruff), Guy Gauthier, Louise Chambers. It might have ...

If there is anyone in the Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, Gonzales, New Roads area, I need help getting an already put together Trio house up. It involves putting in a ground stake, replacing the rope, adding one clip for a door so it stays closed, that's missing, and attaching a new rope cleat to the ...

Matt,
Would you please call me. 225-344-7912
I got an old Trio house from my neighbor and I have plenty questions.
There was no way to PM you.
Thanks,
Yvonne

Connie,
Same goes for me. I'm not that far from you. I would be glad to help. You already have my number. If you lost it, PM me and I'll give it to you again.
Yvonne

Dave,
Was just checking on the status of your hurt bird. Did she make it ?
Yvonne

I have been watching gazebophil.com and noticed there are only 2 babies now. Does any one know what happened to the other 2.
When they pulled the gourds down to band them I think there were still 4 babies.