Birds need our help to find food during the winter, but this can also attract rats to your garden - here's how to keep birds ...

Bird feeders are known to attract a litany of pests. Mites are attracted to rotting bird feed, and squirrels will devour seeds before they even touch the ground. But the most reviled rodent also loves ...

Garden bird-feeding expert Lucy Taylor has warned that some bird foods will attract rats - and they aren't very good for the ...

Winter bird feeding can attract rats to gardens, but expert advice shows simple steps to keep bird feeders pest-free while ...

There’s nothing more enjoyable than watching beautiful birds flock to your backyard. And if you enjoy feeding your regular visitors, there are plenty of ways to attract birds into your garden this ...

More than 50 million Americans feed birds, but let’s face it: We do it for us, not for them. A bird feeder brings feathered creatures to your yard for easy viewing, no binoculars required. Over time, ...

Feeding birds is a rewarding way to support local wildlife and enjoy regular visitors to your garden, but many people hesitate to put food out as it can attract unwanted pests. Squirrels and rats are ...

Birds come back if they feel protected, so place feeders near shrubs but not inside them. After finally getting my dream backyard setup, I reached out to Tru Hubbard, urban wildlife education ...

I was happily sipping a Narragansett and enjoying the stylish comfort of my footie pajamas, when I stumbled across this intriguing post on the Cape Cod Birders Facebook group: "I would like opinions ...

Aly Lopez was a writer on the sleep and wellness team at CNET. She tested, researched and reviewed sleep and health-related products, technology and trends. She received her bachelor's degree in ...