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NEW RESEARCH PAPER PUBLISHED

April 21, 2026

We are delighted to advise that the research team at the University of Sussex has published a new paper in the journal Environmental Science and Pollution Research:

Transfer of veterinary parasiticides from the fur lining bird's nest to eggs and chicks

The research suggests that pesticides, specifically those commonly used in pet flea and tick treatments, are being transferred from the fur lining birds’ nests to eggs and chicks. To find out more, visit the research project and 'Protect Pets, Save Songbirds’ campaign pages.

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