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In a long-standing popular narrative, swallows enter the house and nest under their roofs, and have always been regarded as a blessing. The old generation used to say, “swallows don't go to the cold” and “swallows come to the door” and believed that swallows were willing to settle their families, and that the family was happy and well-fated, and that in the future they would cross the red fire. So the vast majority of people would be happy to see swallows flying in to build a nest, and unconsciousness would be a good thing, and they would protect the nest in a deliberate manner and would not be able to disturb it。
In fact, from a practical point of view, swallow chose a family, not just a sign of tradition. Birds have a natural sensitivity to the environment and living conditions, and they select their nest locations, depending on their survival instincts. At home, swallows are essentially an intuitive signal from nature, and they are whispering to us two things that are closely related to the home environment and the safety of the home。
Today, despite old folklore, and in common language, the true reasons behind swallowing's establishment and potential to be a reminder of life, natural habits and home safety are shared. The way swallows nest together, the day-to-day care, and how to deal with problems when they are discovered, are shared. The content is close to the families of the day-to-day families, and it allows them to read the small signals of nature and optimize their own living environment。
First, let's get one thing straight: why does a swallow choose your home for nesting
To understand the warning of swallows, first to understand their habits. Swallows are beneficial birds and are fed primarily by harmful insects such as flyworms, mosquitoes, moths and aphids in the air. They do not eat food, destroy furniture and are completely harmless to humans. They choose nesting sites with a very demanding set of criteria and are not random。
The nesting of swallows gives priority to three main conditions: first, a clean environment and sufficient food for mosquitoes; secondly, a well-structured house that is protected from the sun and rain; and thirdly, quiet surroundings, with no frequent disturbances and hazards。
In the past, ostrich nests were most readily found in rural homes and old-style houses, and in many urban areas, units, balconyes, buildings, houses and houses, the situation of swallows settling in. Many households feel new and promising, while ignoring the details behind them. When swallows come to settle, apart from the stability of tuan, they use their actions to inform the inhabitants that there are two issues that deserve attention in your immediate environment。
Ii. The first reminder: mosquitoes in and around the home, insects in the fly, and humid ecosystems
This is the most intuitive signal of the swallow an family and one that most families can easily ignore. The staple food of a swallow is a variety of flying worms, and an adult swallow can catch hundreds of mosquitoes, moths and fly bugs a day. Where insects are numerous and well fed, swallows give priority to nesting in order to feed and feed their children。
It is not too much to care about if there is only occasional swallows passing by, but if the swallows specifically come to the dirt, the straw, and build nests on roofs, balconyes, beams, it means that the number of mosquitoes and fly bugs in your house, in your yard, or in the perimeter of your building is already significantly disproportionate。
We can look at each other。
Households living in rural buildings and flats: after the houses are green, dense, guttered and piled up, a large number of mosquitoes, fly bugs and dwarves are found. In particular, the courtyard, the hole in the corner of the wall, the dump of idle agricultural tools, and close to the drain, are always dark and humid and are hotbeds for mosquito breeding. Swallows see enough food to choose permanent settlement。
Households living in high-rise, low-floor units: low-level households near green belts, flower jars, trees, summer grass and trees, naturally attract mosquitoes; water pits between buildings, air-conditioning condensed water, flower-baskets, and miscellaneous items stacked in the corner of the building become mosquito breeding grounds. There are also a number of family balconyes that are constantly planted in pots, which are wet for long periods of time, and which tend to breed small black flies and moths. These visible little insects have little human impact and are the main source of food for swallows。
Many people feel that there are a few insects that are harmless and do not have to be cleaned up deliberately, but they are not. Too many mosquitoes not only affect daily rest and bite skin, but also cause hidden problems. In the summer, mosquitoes carry bacteria that bite old people, children are prone to skin swelling, itching, allergies; moths and flyworms enter the room and fall on clothing, food, food and meals, with health hazards. In turn, the damp environment and the prolonged presence of water can lead to a deterioration of the interior wall and the corner of the wall, affecting the comfort of the inhabitants。
Many families are disturbed by mosquitoes throughout the summer, repeatedly using mosquitoes and insecticides to treat symptoms and root causes. Swallow anne is in fact a “natural warning device” that reminds us of the need to clean the environment, reduce water accumulation and kill mosquitoes。
For mosquitoes, the environment is damp, practical adaptation methods
1. Comprehensive clean-up of water reservoirs. The flower trays were poured out of water in a timely manner, the courtyards, the puddles of the halls were levelled and empty buckets and basins were retorted to prevent rainwater and sewage from accumulating. Outdoor drains are regularly dredged to avoid sludge and water accumulation。
2. Cleaning of the dead corners of the debris. No long-term piles of boxes, straws, waste and miscellaneous items in the corners of walls, under the roofs and on the balconys, which avoid light, are easy to find and increase local damp。
3. Reasonable greening. Indoor, balconies and balconies are not allowed, and the surface of the pelvis can be covered with a layer of sand to reduce the growth of small flying insects; the outer courtyards are regularly trimmed to avoid over-heated leaves covering the light, resulting in local cold and dampness。
Physical protection against mosquitoes. The installation of veiled windows in doors and windows, the timely closing of doors and windows in the evening, and the reduction of mosquitoes entering the room, as much as possible, of the indoor spraying of strong insecticides, which harms both birds and families。
Iii. Second reminder: the structure of the house, the gaps in the building, and the weather cover but not sufficiently sealed
Swallows build nests, prefer positions such as under the roof, side of the beam, roof of the building, corner of the balcony. When selecting nesting sites, they repeatedly observe the stability of houses and their ability to protect against the wind and rain. There is a common characteristic that can be selected by swallows: they are shielded, unopened, walls, beams are solid, but the buildings are more porous and houses are less secure。
This can be seen in both old-fashioned residential and modern buildings。
First of all, old-fashioned houses in rural areas, flats, and courtyards. These houses have been built for a long period of time, with bricks, mud structures, roof tiles, sewn walls and beams, with natural gaps of varying size. The roof is extended to cover the wind and the sun, and it is an excellent place for small swallows。
However, these “neighborability” gaps in the eyes of swallows are a real hazard for households. The walls and roofs are overstretched, the rain rains permeate through the cracks, the facade of the walls, the leaking of the roofs, the permanent immersion of the woody beams with rain, and the slow deterioration and morbidity of the infestation of the houses as a whole. The gap is also a gateway for rats, geckos and small insects to and from the interior, further affecting household hygiene and residential safety。
Let's talk about the urban goods houses, sub-unit buildings. Most of the buildings are now made up of solid concrete structures, but many households find that swallows prefer nesting above the entrance door, on the side of the balcony, on the edge of the chandelier, below the outer wall decoration line. These positions appear to be flat, but there are problems with the ageing of the outer wall seals, holes in the wall, piping through the walls, and the tightness of the doors and windows。
A few years after the new house was occupied, the façade of the outer wall, which was tanned by the wind, slowly cracks and falls; the holes left in the wall, if not completely blocked, form a gap when water pipes, electrical wires and air conditioners are installed. Swallows can travel along these cracks and choose to nest around them. The most immediate effects of the deterioration of the house's sealing are: cold, hot wind, rain leaking through the cracks, reduced temperature protection and soundproofing; heavy weather, heavy rain, rain pouring, and the exposure of the walls and ceilings to bad weather。
Briefly summed up: swallows are willing to nest around your house, indicating that the position is weatherproof and structurally stable, but the side also reflects the fact that the house is closed and sealed, and needs to be inspected and repaired in a timely manner in order to avoid minor problems。
Checking and repair of housing gaps, sealing hazards
1. Focus on the perimeter of the ostrich nest. Following the location of the swallows' nests, look at the top, surrounding walls, roofs, doors and windows, piping holes, and record visible cracks, holes and defunct seals, which are priority areas for repair。
2. Small sutures, gapes in the boundaries of doors and windows: use of holding seals, glass seals, and preference for waterproof, anti-age-resistant outdoor ad hoc glues for outdoor positions to prevent the sun and rain from breaking again。
3. Large cracks in walls and roofs: old tiles are loose and wide, broken tiles are replaced in a timely manner to fill the gap on the roof; brick tiles are cracked and filled with concrete sand to prevent rain infiltration。
4. Pipes piercing wall holes: air conditioners, water pipes, gas pipes through holes left in the walls, completely sealed with fire-resistant mud, blowing agent, sealing and blocking the entry and exit of small insects and mice。
5. Regular maintenance of wall seals. The ageing of the outer walls of high-level dwellings is normal and is checked every three to five years and found to be cracking, falling off and filling in time to protect the walls from rain。
Iv. An objective view of folklore as a sign that the good will can be preserved and that rational treatment is the key
After two practical reminders, let's go back to the well-known folk saying, "it's a good sign that swallows come in." from a scientific point of view, this old saying is not based on fiction, and it complements the two signals we have mentioned above。
Swallows are extremely sensitive to the environment, with heavy air pollution, the disappearance of mosquitoes and the collapse of houses, and they will not come near them at all. The families that are able to attract swallows to their homes are, firstly, the air in their surroundings is of good quality, green and growing, representing a good living environment, and, secondly, the houses are solid and secure, the families live in harmony, and the birds are not heard out loud and randomly and the atmosphere is calm。
Through their long-term observations, the ancients have drawn up the phrase “swallow gate”, which essentially conveys the soundness of the environment, the soundness of the house, the wind and the quality of the living conditions. So you don't have to give up the traditional idea of seeing swallows as a happy thing。
What we have to do is to keep this beautiful promise and to see the real problems behind it. Not blindly superstitious or deliberately ostracized. There is no need to deliberately drive away swallows and destroy their nests for fear of mosquitoes and cracks. Swallows are a good bird and a beloved little animal, and human beings and birds live together in harmony。
During swallow nesting, the right way to live together is not to disturb one another
Many people who found swallows nesting do not know how to get along, both to protect them and to fear for their health and noise. Here we have a few simple and enforceable rules that combine bird survival and home living。
First, there is no initiative to destroy the nest and no deliberate surprise. Swallow nesting and hatching chicks do not last long and usually fly from a coding mud to a bird's. Try not to touch the nest with your hands during this period, but not to gather around and shout, and avoid the fear of the pro-swallows leaving their nests unviable。
Second, protect the bottom and solve the excreta problem. When swallows enter and leave their nests, and when chicks move, the faeces fall on the ground, windowsills, doors, which is the most common problem. Without the direct removal of the nest, it is easy, simple and practical to hang a cardboard, plastic sheet or old cloth under the ostrich, to carry excreta and to clean it regularly。
Thirdly, control the use of extermination supplies. Do not as much as possible spray high concentrations of insecticides, disinfectant fluids and bird repellents around the nest and indoors. Chemical agents can harm swallows and young birds and contaminate the environment. Prioritization of mosquitoes is physical, with the veils, stickers and mosquitoes all more suitable options。
Fourth, the young bird landed with reasonable relief. If a small swallow with unfavoured wings falls unwittingly from the lair, do not pick it up and feed it. It is possible to put gloves on and gently return the bird to the edge of the lair; if the lair is too high to operate, it is temporarily placed in a safe and quiet place nearby, where the pro-familia will voluntarily feed and care。
Fifth, after the chicks leave, they'll deal with the idle nests. After the fall swallows have moved south and all the chicks have learned to fly away, old nests can be cleaned if their location affects the repair and daily cleaning of houses. Swallows are likely to resite or repair old nests in the coming year, without prejudice。
Distinguishing situations: nests in these types of locations, with recommendations for the timely direction of the transfer
In most cases, ostrich nests do not affect normal life, but if the nest is built in a special location and there is a security risk, it needs to be moderately directed to change the place and not forcibly evicted。
1. The nest shall be built directly above the household, and the pedestrian shall pass by the road. The frequent movement of personnel, on the one hand, and the vulnerability of swallows, on the other hand, the defecation and falling mud will fall directly on the roadmen, and daily care will be difficult, allowing for simple support points to be built at other locations in the perimeters to guide swallows to move their homes。
The nests are attached to electrical wires, gas pipelines, electrical equipment. Bird title mud, movement, which can touch lines and cause safety hazards such as electricity leaks, short circuits, etc., are at risk and early intervention is recommended。
3. The house itself was loosely walled and the roof was badly damaged. The old houses themselves are structurally unstable, adding additional burdens to the ostrich nests, while water infiltration along the cracks further exacerbates the damage to the houses, giving priority to repairing the houses and then directing the swallows to safe locations for nesting。
The transfer is guided by the choice of the evening, the period during which the swallows go out for food, and the adaptation of the surrounding environment in such a way that civilization is not intimidated by the use of sticks and noise。
Vii. Comprehensive summary
Homes come to swallows and nests, and do not have to rest in the joy of a “grateful door”. This natural phenomenon is a direct reminder of two things: first, the high number of mosquitoes and flyworms in and around the home, the fact that the environment is damp and requires the timely cleaning of water and miscellaneous items and the optimization of sanitary conditions; and second, the fact that the walls, doors, windows and pipes of the house are porous and are not sealed enough to perform regular inspections and repairs to remove architectural hazards。
The blessing of the folklore is an excellent summary of the good living conditions of the ancients, and we can readily accept that, but look more rationally at the real problems behind it. Swallows are beneficial birds that help us catch mosquitoes and are a little witness to human harmony with nature。
Treatment of ostrich nests is based on the principle of “non-displacement, non-destructive, protective”; treatment of houses and the environment takes into account early warning signals from swallows; and timely cleaning of mosquitoes and repair of gaps. It preserves the beauty of life and protects the safety and health of the family. It is the best of luck for people to live with nature and in a clean and secure environment。
Topical discussion
Have you had any experience with swallow nesting on your roof or balcony? What was the first reaction
Have you noticed the details of the mosquitoes and the cracks in the house since the swallows were found
3. Do you think swallows enter the door with more natural signals, or is it traditional? You are welcome to share your views in the comment area。
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