Environmentally Safe Rodent Control
Rats and mice in the home are a real annoyance for homeowners, and even a danger. These uninvited creatures consume everything, from your organic tomatoes sitting on the kitchen table, to breadcrumbs underneath the refrigerator, spreading bacteria and pathogens in the process.
Everyone sometimes needs a hug
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"Experts: Why owls are valuable in agriculture"
"Owls are associated with misfortune and superstition in some African cultures, but the birds could bring good fortunes to farmers if they utilise them to their advantage, experts have said. A research by experts from the Sokoine University of Agriculture (Sua) has established that utilised effectively, owls could be one of the most effective ways of driving pests out of farms. We decided to conduct a research after realising that farmers lose between five and 15 percent of their maize harvest per year due to rats." - Berdina Majinge
Eye of Newt and Wool of Bat Will Be Plentiful After London Olympics
Wildlife Habitat Planned for Creepy Critters; Powerful Lobby Insists on Adequate Housing
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Feed the birds to help with pest control
"Gardening enthusiasts are being encouraged to feed the local bird population over the coming months so they are still around in summer to help with pest control."
"Flaco, the escaped Central Park Zoo owl, proving he can survive outside enclosure"
"When he first escaped from his vandalized enclosure at New York City's Central Park Zoo, handlers of Flaco, a Eurasian eagle owl, doubted he could survive on his own after spending most of his life in captivity."
Fledgling given hope in Kelland
Randburg Sun: KELLAND – Here is why you shouldn't be so quick to rehome urban wildlife, like birds of prey, should you find them in your backyard.
"For the love of the owls"
"Through their ongoing fight to protect endangered owls, the environmental organisation, EcoSolutions, has been able to make a huge difference by educating communities on saving various wildlife. A newly recruited member, Jordan-Michael Hardey, shares his vast knowledge of owls and their importance in the environment."
Fourways school gets visit from two feathery friends from Eco Solutions’ owl project
The owlproject.org programme by Eco Solutions visited young inquisitive learners of HeronBridge College to bring two young white-faced owls.
Local Voices, Global Pages!
A learner and teacher from Alexandra are proudly featured in the international book Owls: Who Gives a Hoot?, highlighting the impact of owl education in local communities. Well done to owlproject.org!
Fun Owl Facts for Christmas
Fusion of culture, conservation and entertainment
''The Nepal Owl Festival, a significant conservation event held annually since 2012, is organized by Friends of Nature in collaboration with local partners.''
Getting rid of pests the natural way
We are thrilled to be featured in the Greytown Gazette - ''Farmers in the KZN Midlands are benefiting from bat banks''
"Ghosts Are White for a Reason and So Are Barn Owls"
Well, this ghost scenario might mirror a prey’s experience when encountering a white barn owl (Tyto alba) flying above its head searching for food. At night, the barn owl father hunts for food to feed the family, whereas the mother protects its offspring and gives it warmth.
Gleneagle Road Owlet sees another day
A young Spotted Eagle Owl (Bubo africanus) was rescued after heavy rains destroyed the nest in a tree in Greenside.
Grade 8 hostel boys to become surrogate parents to owls
Rosebank Killarney Gazette: HOUGHTON – The owls were introduced to the Grade 8 hostel boys, ringed and placed in a pen where they will be fed and tended to by the learners for three to four weeks.
Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) rescued from nylon netting in Canada.
An owl rescue mission took place by a Canadian fire department in a small town.
Greymont residents, please welcome 3 Spotted Eagle Owlets!
Northcliff Melville Times: Young owlets may go to the ground to practise their hunting skills.
"Hanging Out With Bats Under Bridges"
"How many bridges have you driven over without giving a single thought to what is going on underneath? You might be surprised by what is happening down there."
