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Tanglefoot and Bird Issues: Not a Plant Disease

Tanglefoot is for trapping insects, not deterring birds. The smokebush mildew and orange ants are separate issues. If birds are damaging plants, check local Game & Fish regulations—many birds are protected.

Search internet for legal bird deterrents; consult extension for scale/ant ID.

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