Cotswolds Garden - FAQs
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Yes, birds are fantastic natural pest controllers in the garden and can significantly help manage rose pests. Many bird species, particularly smaller insectivorous ones, feed on aphids, caterpillars, sawfly larvae, and other common rose pests. Encourage birds by providing food (berries, seeds in winter), water (bird baths), and safe nesting/roosting sites (dense shrubs, trees). Avoid using pesticides that could harm them or their food sources.
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