TINY PEST CONTROLLERS

Published By Gurpreet Singh | 22 Apr, 2025

Mosquitoes are annoying pests that can carry viruses. However, insect-eating birds help control their population naturally in your garden. Credit : PINTEREST

Here are some birds that eat mosquitoes: Credit : PEXELS

Barn Swallow

Graceful and fast, Barn Swallows skim through the air, snapping up mosquitoes mid-flight with pinpoint accuracy. Credit : PINTEREST

Purple Martin

These aerial acrobats love to snack on flying insects. A single Purple Martin can eat thousands of mosquitoes a day! Credit : PINTEREST

Blackpoll Warbler

During migration, these tiny songbirds feast on mosquitoes and other insects to fuel their long journeys. Credit : PINTEREST

Eastern Phoebe

Often seen near water sources, Eastern Phoebes catch mosquitoes with quick lunges and flicks of their beaks. Credit : PINTEREST

Nighthawk

These nocturnal birds are mosquito-killing machines during twilight, helping control pests when they’re most active. Credit : PINTEREST

Chickadee

While better known for eating seeds, Chickadees also love small insects like mosquitoes during the breeding season. Credit : PINTEREST

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