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Whatever your views on outdoor cats, it’s unavoidable that indoor cats are safer to birds – a study from 2013 found that domestic cats kill billions of birds and mammals each year.
Cats kill billions of wild birds each year. This feral cat near Brisbane has caught a Pale-headed rosella.. Cat predation on wildlife is the result of the natural instincts and behavior of both feral and owned house cats to hunt small prey, including wildlife.
Cats are capable of catching bird flu from sick birds, say experts. U.S. Food and Drug Administration studies dating back to 2012 have found that raw pet foods are far more likely to carry disease .
The study, parts of which were accidentally released this month, details a public health investigation in Michigan from May 2024 involving dairy workers with bird flu symptoms and their pet cats.
beneficial nematodes attacking insects (e.g. Steinernema feltiae) or slugs (e.g. Phasmarhabditis hermaphrodita) entomopathogenic viruses (e.g.. Cydia pomonella granulovirus). weeds and rodents have been controlled with microbial agents. Various animal, fungal, and plant organisms and extracts have been used as biopesticides.
Birdhouses enable insectivorous birds to nest; the most useful birds can be attracted by choosing an opening just large enough for the desired species. [ 31 ] In cotton production, the replacement of broad-spectrum insecticides with selective control measures such as Bt cotton can create a more favorable environment for natural enemies of ...
Insecticidal soap is used to control many plant insect pests. Soap has been used for more than 200 years as an insect control. [1] Because insecticidal soap works on direct contact with pests via the disruption of cell membranes when the insect is penetrated with fatty acids, the insect's cells leak their contents causing the insect to dehydrate and die. [2]
Many flowers and plants deemed safe to humans are toxic to cats. Here's a rundown on some pet-friendly alternatives. Plants and flowers safe for cats: A full list