What pesticides can I use that will not harm my backyard birds?

While no chemicals are completely safe, you can practice safe application times, follow label guidelines and use cultural practices to keep you plants naturally free of pests and diseases. Nature will run its course and typically a yard filled with backyard birds will keep many pests at bay. Consider releasing ladybugs, lacewings, and other predatory insects to control populations.

There are many environmentally safe and organic products, as well, but never put out mouse bait, snap traps, or poison that is in the open for wildlife or domestic animals to eat or be injured by.