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 pre...


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