{"product_id":"45mm-nest-box-for-starlings-1","title":"Nest Box for Starlings","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis starling nest box is made from a blend of concrete and wood fibres, protecting nesting birds from predators such as woodpeckers, cats and squirrels. Designed for starlings, it also helps turf managers encourage a natural predator of turf pests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood-concrete construction combining concrete and wood fibres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResists attack from woodpeckers, cats and squirrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsulating material keeps the internal temperature steadier than a standard wooden box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA more stable temperature during the breeding season gives young birds a better chance of survival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for starlings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacked by a 10 year guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDue to the weight of the box, hang it using aluminium nails, which also helps reduce damage to trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSite the box following standard nest box siting guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncouraging starlings as part of an integrated pest management (IPM) approach on turf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarlings naturally prey on chafer beetles and crane flies; their narrow beaks let them feed on these pests with minimal damage to the turf, while helping to aerate the surface naturally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupporting biodiversity, ideally alongside insect- and bird-attracting wildflowers, which draw in insects and provide plenty of seed for birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: concrete and wood fibre mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTarget species: Starling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 8.5kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuarantee: 10 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Turf Care Pro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58855563395403,"sku":"TCP855","price":90.34,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/0142\/3435\/files\/c274f29d826da256a1f01a84fa564374.jpg?v=1792074641","url":"https:\/\/turfcarepro.co.uk\/products\/45mm-nest-box-for-starlings-1","provider":"Turf Care Pro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}