Daniel Parke Custis, the son, John Parke Custis, the grandson, and George Â¡Washington Parke Custis, the greatgrandson of John Custis of Williamsburg. DANIEL PARKE CUSTIS. Daniel Parke Custis, son of John Custis of Williamsburg and Frances. Parke was born at Queen's Creek plantation, October 15, 1711, being.
Perhaps one of the most effective, and certainly most bizarre, ways birds may rid themselves of parasites is to roll on ant hills, or on the ants themselves. It is believed that the formic acid that ants produce is a kind of pesticide for birds.
Birds, like all living creatures can make a mess in a bird box. They often bring all kinds of vegetation and hair into the box for the soul aim to keep their brood as safe and warm as possible. However, during any breeding season a nest box can attract all manner of creatures and parasites. These can then fester on dead or decaying material. This can then pose a threat to any new nesting bird. This is why many birds do tend to strip out any nesting material prior to the new season.