Aromatherapy is for the birds. Blue tits use mint and lavender to disinfect and freshen their nests.
Blue tits use mint and lavender to disinfect and freshen their nests.
The birds line their nests with aromatic plants such as mint or lavender, which kill bacteria.
That creates a more sterile environment for chicks, which in turn grow faster and have a better chance of survival.
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