This Watersedge purple martin house is constructed with aluminum, which is best suited for the purple martin. It is cooler than plastic. The 6" x 12" suite this house offers, utilizes two compartments per family offering an entry room and a nesting room which provides great protection from predators. It also features starling resistant entrance holes which have been a tried and proven method for helping eliminate the pesky European Starling.
This house has 4 floors and 8 suites.
House comes factory assembled with rivets.
Made in the USA
- 4 floor/8 suite house
- Comes factory assembled with rivets
- SREH - starling resistant entrance holes (crescent shaped)
- All aluminum and stainless steel exterior is strong and able to withstand weather
- Lightweight for easy raising and lowering
- Ventilated roof keeps birds cooler
- Hinged doors for ease of cleaning
- Guard rails to protect the young
- Reflective roof attracts purple martins
The Coates Purple Martin House Kit comes with easy to follow instructions; however, we would be happy to ship your Martin House fully assembled, if you wish. Simply select the "Assembled" option when you checkout your order.
Note: This item ships dimensionaly oversized when assembled. Additional shipping charges may apply depending on destination zone.
Have us ship you a fully assembled Coates multi-unit aluminum Purple Martin House, or install one on your premises today and enjoy the peace and serenity that this marvelous bird offers.
Eliminate insects without pesticides. Some studies show that a Purple Martin eats up to 2,000 pesky insects a day.
Your Coates Purple Martin House will be a symbol of your dedication to support the environment as well as a centerpiece for your landscape.
About Aluminum Purple Martin Houses
Did you know... Aluminum houses seem to be best suited for the Purple Martin. They are lightweight; do not harbor parasites, easy to clean, and cooler, if properly ventilated.
The purple martin is America's most desirable backyard bird. Homeowners enjoy purple martins for their beauty of flight, social behavior, pleasant chirp, and insect eating ability. Purple martins are totally dependent on humans for housing and are very friendly to humans.
Optional Telescoping Poles(available at checkout)
#PMHD12 is made of heavier, 16 gauge galvanized steel and is recommended for the 4-story houses. Galvanized steel, fully extends to 12 ft., base section is 2.197" diameter, includes ground socket. Pole sections secured with thumb screws. Use with any size martin house. Pole hardware included. (14.5' before installation)
Coates Predator Guard Kit for 8 room House. These owl guards are a very effective way to protect martins from unwanted predators. The guard rods attach easily and pop off from their clamps to allow landlords access for monitoring. The predator guard kit may be installed to prevent predation by flying predators such as owls and hawks. This kit includes 8 aluminum guard rails that are vertically positioned, guarding the entrance holes of each compartment.
Predator Kit fits all three Coates lines of martin mansions, the "Original", the "SREH", and the "WatersEdge". (Available at checkout)
Purple Martin House Cleaner/Protector - A special formulated cleaner/protecttor for your aluminum houses. Provides a healthy brood habitat. Cleans away parasites, bird droppings and organic contaminants. Stops cross bacterial contamination. Non-toxic, all natural enzymes. When applied as directed, the product will remain effective for several months. A fine mist should be applied prior to closing in the winter and opening in the spring. No rinsing is required. Product will not evaporate, when it becomes damp the product will become active again.
1 Pint (16 oz. Spray Bottle) should last for several seasons.
We recommend using the Martin House Protector after the birds have left for the season or a few weeks before they return. (Available at checkout)
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