Are barn owls natures best pest control
A new study shows just how much owls can help farmers reduce rodents in their fields.
Insectivorous bats in integrated pest management (FAQ)
Bats, a serious component within integrated pest management.
LIFE Jo'burg's wise residents Owls: We do give a hoot
Urban mythology has it that wild animals should stay where they belong – in game parks, conservancies, reserves.
Winter solstice: A big day for Spotted Eagle Owls
For us its just another cold day, perhaps the coldest. We see our sun for less hours than at any other time of the year. Its depressing. We might think that everyone must feel the same way, owls however, don't...
Rodent numbers always seem higher with the approach of winter. The reason for this is that rats have depleted their summer bounty and are now looking for food within households, warehouses and office parks. In addition to the search for food, the colder weather often lure rats into roofs and storerooms in search of warmth.
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.
