Clean birdbaths are essential for the health and well-being of birds and of humans. Standing, stagnant water can encourage algae growth, attract breeding insects, and worse, promote the spread of dangerous pathogens, such as the Zika and West Nile Viruses.
If you would like to avoid these potential pitfalls, it is recommended that you clean your birdbath on regular basis. Doing so will ensure the health of your feathered visitors and of the humans who watch them bathing, drinking and preening. This article offers several helpful suggestions on how to keep your birdbath clean