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00:00Chickadees are the ultimate garden pest control.

00:03Here's how to attract them. Provide a reliable food source.

00:08Offer feeders stocked with black oil sunflower seeds and suet year-round,

00:12ensuring consistent replenishment for chickadees' diverse, seasonal dietary needs.

00:17Plant native berry-producing shrubs. Plant native berry-producing shrubs like serviceberry,

00:23elderberry, and dogwood to provide chickadees with food, shelter, and nesting habitat.

00:29Install nesting boxes. Install secure nesting boxes with 1.25-inch entrance holes,

00:35placed 5 to 15 feet high with proper ventilation, drainage, and seasonal cleaning.

00:41Offer fresh water. Provide a shallow bird bath in a safe, visible spot,

00:45refreshed regularly and heated in winter to ensure chickadee hydration.

00:50Create a safe habitat. Plant diverse native trees and evergreens for cover,

00:55avoid pesticides, and use organic gardening to create a safe chickadee habitat.

01:01Maintain a natural landscape. Maintain a layered landscape of trees, shrubs, ground cover,

01:06and leave leaf litter or snags to support chickadee foraging and nesting.

01:11Use organic pest control methods. Implement organic pest management by avoiding harmful chemicals,

01:17introducing predators like ladybugs, and planting native species to support biodiversity.

01:22Plant sunflowers. Grow sunflowers in sunny, well-drained spots to attract chickadees with

01:28seeds and beneficial insects throughout summer and fall. Provide perches and roosting sites.

01:34Offer varied perches like branches, trellises, and dense shrubs to give chickadees vantage points and

01:39secure roosting spots. Keep your garden clean. Regularly clean feeders, bird baths, and nesting boxes.

01:46Remove spoiled food and debris to prevent disease and keep chickadees healthy.