Birds of prey such as owls and kestrels are being used by farmers in the Middle East to combat rodent populations. Studies found that many bird species, some endangered, were dying as a result of eating prey contaminated with the chemicals used in poisons. Department of Agriculture officials are working with farmers to set up nesting boxes in order to attract the birds to desired areas.
I have always been an advocate to utilizing Mother Nature's own insect and rodent repellents instead of relying of harmful chemicals. Bats are an excellent way to control insect populations. It begs to reason that using owls, hawks, and kestrels will do the same to crop-destroying rodents.
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