1.     Spotted Eagle Owls do not use the box as a house during the year, only when they breed. Barn Owls may use the box year round.

2.     STOP  the use of rodent poisons (encourage neighbours to do the same).

3.     Do not attempt to lure owls to the box with food, this will only encourage other animals and deter the owl.

4.     SNAKES - many dangerous snakes live on rats ! Having owls in residents, clears rats, less rats = less snakes

5.     SECURITY - because of old superstitions, an owls presence may well deter potential robbers from breaking in to your house !

6.     Bee proofing (Barn Owl): 100ml Jayes Fluid to 1lt water painted on all sides of interior. Does not effect the owls.

7.     Line the base with gravel and top with  untreated wood shavings or pine needles.  

The above notes where provided by Radical Raptors and its team of specialists: Dennis Robson, Bo van der Lecq, Johnathan Hax & Garry Cassidy