Ravenox Purple Martin Horizontal Gourd with Starling-Resistant Entrance Hole
Durable: Ravenox Gourds are blow-molded in white (sun-reflecting), opaque, high-density polyethylene plastic. They won't rot, peel, split, or crack out in the elements, and won't break if accidentally dropped like natural gourds can. Because they are molded with ultraviolet inhibitors added to the plastic, they have a long life expectancy with virtually no maintenance other than giving a quick scrub at the end of the season. The tunnel is injection-molded using opaque UV-inhibited plastic.
Easy to Hang: Ravenox Gourds can easily be hung underneath an existing martin house or from an any of the many Ravenox gourd racks available. No Need to drill a hanging hole, they come pre-drilled with a 3/8" hanging-hole. Landlords will need to assemble the tunnel on to the molded-in collar on the gourd.
Landlord Friendly: Ravenox Gourds are low-to-no maintenance martin housing; no sanding or painting, and nothing to add except stick-on numbers. Everything a person needs to be a better landlord is already there. Balance the cost of a Ravenox Gourd against the years of low-maintenance use you'll get and the advantages for the martins. Then compare the occupancy rate and cost to other types of housing that have, at best, 50% occupancy, or that require annual repainting.
Easy Parasite Control: Nest parasites can decrease nesting success in Purple Martins by 50%. In a Ravenox Gourd, any parasite problem can be remedied simply and safely with a nest replacement. The access port and smooth interior make this easy. Ravenox Gourds have no seams, joints, or crevices in which parasites can hide, breed, or overwinter. No other type of martin housing can claim this advantage.
Ravenox Vertical Gourds are available in a variety of quantities. This listing is for the Horizontal Gourd with Starling-Resistant Entrance Hole.
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