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Christmas Newsletter 2016

Eco stocking fillers and last minute Christmas gifts

Climate change and the emergence of bat-borne viruses

"Many zoonotic diseases are sensitive to changes in climate as a result of shifting habitats that introduce contact between humans and new species, as well as alterations in temperature and precipitation patterns. In a recent Viruses study, researchers discuss correlations between the emergence and spillover of bat-borne diseases and climate events and changes."

Codling Moth Mating Disruption Reaches a Milestone

Using pheromones for mating disruption of codling moth is so widely accepted in the tree fruit industry that it’s become automatic for most orchardists. But imagine where the industry would be without the technology.

Community drives owl conservation in Morningside

''Young spotted eagle owlets in Morningside receive identification rings from EcoSolutions as part of a local conservation effort to boost owl populations''

"Conservation scheme sees highest number of barn owls chicks recorded"

"A conservation scheme in Dorset has seen the highest number of barn owls chicks recorded."

COP17 plan puts wind up wildlife groups

Keen to show off its environmental credentials, the eThekwini electricity department is rushing to install wind turbines at the Bluff military base ahead of the UN COP 17 climate change meeting, placing a crucial bat roosting area in jeopardy.

Cut insect damage by installing bat and owl boxes

Enhance your farm's eco-friendly pest control! Discover how installing bat and owl boxes can naturally reduce pest damage on your crops.

Defenders of Wildlife: De-Horrifying Bats

Bats are vital to ecosystems but often misunderstood; explore the myths versus facts, and bats' crucial role in pest control, pollination, and biodiversity conservation.

DNR research reveals bats’ nighttime secrets

"Remote technology is helping DNR bat biologists solve some of the mysteries of where bats roost in the summer and what factors may affect their survival from white-nose syndrome, a deadly disease of bats. The technology automatically records when bats enter and leave a site instead of having bat biologists on site looking for numbered bands like the one shown on this little brown bat."

"Don’t be afraid of bats. Their survival is key to pest control"

"It was the news scientists had been dreading but had a strong hunch was coming: The fungus that causes deadly white-nose syndrome in bats had been officially confirmed in Alberta."

Don't turn GREEN - Go GREEN!

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"Dorset gamekeeper pleads guilty to multiple bird of prey killings"

"A gamekeeper has pleaded guilty after poison and multiple illegally killed birds of prey were discovered on a Dorset estate."

Dr. Jane Goodall Supporting Township Owl Project

Dr. Jane Goodall has always been very supportive of the Township Owl Project. In 2015 the Owl Project will collaborate with her Roots and Shoots Programme on areas relating to rodent control within township food gardens.

Eco-Friendly DIY Pest Control

The Environmental Magazine: Who doesn’t love gardening in the spring? Getting fresh organic food only a few steps away in your own garden is great. But keeping your garden “organic” can be a challenge. Click here to read more. By Jack Malone

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EcoSolutions rings in new furry friend

Randburg Sun: EcoSolutions rings two-week old owlet found in Kruinkloof Estate in Boskruin.