Dirty birdbaths might not seem like a big deal at first glance, but they can actually pose serious risks to our feathered friends.
Outdoor lights may confuse, upset, and kill nocturnal animals like moths and bats, reducing populations and disturbing the food chain.
Rodenticides kill rodents but may hurt birds of prey and pets who eat them.
Glue traps can catch not only intended pests like mice and insects but also small birds, reptiles, and beneficial insects.
Broad-spectrum insecticides kill many insects, including bees, butterflies, and ladybugs, which pollinate and fight pests.
Fertilizers, herbicides, and fungicides used on lawns can runoff into local waterways, harming aquatic life and reducing water quality.
Removing trees and shrubs, especially during nesting season, can destroy habitats for birds, squirrels, and other tree-dwelling animals.
Cats and dogs allowed to roam freely can hunt and kill a wide range of wildlife, from birds to small mammals.