#artificial-nest-boxes

Supporting cavity-nesting birds in organic orchards and vineyards: Evaluating the use of artificial nest boxes

In a 2026 study led by Emanuela Granata and colleagues in organic orchards and vineyards in northern Italy, researchers found that artificial nest boxes effectively support insect-eating cavity-nesting birds and may improve natural pest control when combined with diverse landscape features. Headline Findings: Methods: Results: Read the original study here. The post Supporting cavity-nesting birds in organic orchards and vineyards: Evaluating the use of artificial nest boxes appeared first on Regenerative Viticulture Foundation .