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Glue traps often cause detrimental effects to unintended targets. That was the case with this barn swallow who got caught in a fly tape trap. As you can see its wings were sticky, matted and covered in dirt, bugs, and hair. It was also missing its tail feathers. Despite our best efforts this barn swallow did succumb to its injuries. There are much more humane methods of pest control available that do not harm wildlife. For flies specifically a mixture of apple cider vinegar and dish soap will often do the trick. You can also create a sugar water trap or grow certain plants such as lavender, marigolds, catnip, basil, and mint to help deter them. It’s also important to keep food and trash covered and to regularly clean up after your pets. . . . . . #salthaven #wildliferehabilitation #wildliferehab #wildliferescuecenter #wildlifeeducation #wildlifeconservation #ontariowildlife #canadianwildlife #savewildlife #birdingontario #canadabirding #birding #ontariobirding #birdingcanada #barnswallow #barnswallows #gluetraps #ildertonontario #kitchenerwaterloo #londonontariocanada #519ldn #lucanontario #portfranks #portstanleyontario #sarnia #stmarysontario #strathroy #stratfordontario #woodstockontario #wyomingontario