flying bird with cigarette butts TIL City birds have learned to line their nests in order to ward of parasites, as burnt nicotine works as an insecticide to ward off mites, lice and fleas Using cigarette butts to control

Using cigarette butts to control mites in bird nests Some birds put cigarette butts in their nests to keep pests away. I wrote about self medicating animals for NatGeo last year and this is a fun one Scientists in Mexico City birds are using cigarette butts for pest control. House sparrows and finches line their nests with smoked filters. The nicotine left behind repels parasites like mites and lice. It's a Trading Bird Food For Cigarette Butts Hackaday

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