The recommended action said (among other things) to clean bird feeders - 
what does it take to get rid of salmonella? Is hand dishwashing 
detergent good enough? Bleach? Rubbing alcohol?

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June Tveekrem
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David Powell wrote:
> I was asked to forward the message below concerning recent Pine Siskins which have been dying in significant numbers in Garrett County and West Virginia. Please note the recommended action if needed.
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> Hi all,
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> Well thanks to our connection on the list and Fran putting us in the right direction, it does look like salmonella.
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> NOT to worry but they are recommending cleaning your feeders, stations and perches as Fran suggested and not putting feeders back out for at least a week.
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> This will give the birds the idea to spread out and if they are not congregating at feeders it is less likely they will spread the illness.