Parkhurst residents aim to make the suburb an ideal site for owls
The Parkhurst suburb of Gauteng is aiming to become the first rodenticide free suburb in South Africa. This will be achieved through a combination of commitment from Parkhurst residents, owl boxes, environmental design, humane rat traps and EcoSolutions' rodent flashers. EcoSolutions Urban Ecology is very proud to be a part of this initiative.
"Perennial Crops Boost Biodiversity Both On and Off Farms. Researchers Explain How."
"Above and belowground, perennial crops including wheat, grasses, trees, and more provide habitat and nutrition to creatures that help make ecosystems whole."
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Placing SAFrings on Barn Owls (Tyto alba) at Aspen Hills Estate
Aspen Hills Nature Estate has been playing the role of surrogate parents to 5 Barn Owls.
Poisoned Rats Infecting Predators
As rodent numbers increase, so do poison sales. Turns out that ridding the cities and towns of rats may be contributing to harming most of the predators that feed on them.
Poultry Producers Face Restrictions On Rat Poisoning
Poultry farmers will have to prove their competency in handling rat poison, following the introduction of a new generation of products coming to market later this year. It is already acknowledged that resistance in rat populations is growing, and in some areas none of the existing poisons authorised for outdoor use are working
Powerful owls are gentle giants stalking our suburbs, but they are also on the edge
"How shop-bought rodenticides could be threatening Australia’s powerful owl – video Such encounters are fortunately rare. “It is kind of a double-edged sword. If someone cares about something, they are more likely to take steps to protect it,” Isaac says. “It is good that people care about them, but we do have to limit our impact to the environment that they’re relying on, and also try not to cause those shifts in behaviour.”
"Preschoolers taught that owls are a hoot"
Project coordinator of Owlproject.org, Jordan Hardey, and owl ringer, Hussein Moyo, educate the children of Simply Kidz Academy on the importance of conservation.
Presentation on Owls and Bats
It seems that webinars, talks and classes online are the new norm. Jonathan Haw was invited to give a presentation by Green Renaissance and Whale Coast Conservation on the conservation of bats and owls in Southern Africa in July 2020. Feel free to watch the presentation on Facebook - link in the article.
Preservationists build new nests in Perryville to persuade owls to move in
Preservationists recently built some new, safer quarters for the barn owl population at the Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site here. The only problem is persuading the shy birds to move in.
Project sets up home for owls in Hamilton Park
Rosebank Killarney Gazette: An owl box was installed by EcoSolutions, and at the same time residents learned about poison-free rodent control.
Proposed Rat Poison Ban Protects Pets and Wildlife
California currently lacks a proper system for reporting pet poisonings and wildlife poisonings are often unknown to the public. Still, there have been hundreds of reports in recent years of pet and wildlife poisonings from rodenticides and there are most likely many more unreported incidents.
The urgent case for bat conservation
This article from EnviroNews Nigeria explores the crucial role bats play in maintaining healthy ecosystems and preventing future pandemics.
Rat attack puts Alex baby in hospital
Rats are believed to have bitten off three of the baby's fingers and parts of her nose.
Rat crisis in Diepsloot
FOURWAYS – Diepsloot residents under a siege of infestation.
Rat Poison Kills Girl by Accident
A 19-year-old girl, who had accidentally brushed her teeth using rat poison paste, succumbed after seven days of the incident at the Coimbatore Medical College Hospital (CMCH) on Thursday.
Rat poison sales soar in Nigeria
Kano (Nigeria) (AFP) - Sales of rat poison have taken off in Nigeria following an outbreak of Lassa fever that has left at least 76 people dead and sparked fears of contagion across the country.
Rats come out of hiding as lockdowns eliminate urban trash
National Geographic: With less litter on the ground and garbage in Dumpsters behind restaurants, rats are seeking food elsewhere.
Record brood of barn owl chicks celebrated in Antrim
The largest recorded brood of barn owls in Northern Ireland is being celebrated.
