How can bird droppings contribute to weed problems?

Bird droppings can indeed contribute to weed problems primarily because they contain weed seeds. Birds often feed on various seeds, and as they digest their food, the seeds can pass through their digestive systems intact. When these droppings fall onto the ground, they can introduce new weed seeds into the environment.

Once the seeds are deposited in a suitable location, they have the potential to germinate and grow, leading to an increase in weed populations. This is particularly problematic in managed turf settings, where the presence of added weeds can compete with desired grass species for nutrients, water, and light, ultimately detracting from the overall quality of the turf.

In contrast, while moisture introduction, disease spread, and fertilization aspects play roles in turf management, they are less directly connected to the establishment and proliferation of weeds compared to the introduction of new weed seeds through bird droppings.