About the Owl Project

Bayer Environmental Science, CSVC and Coopers Environmental Science Barn Owl Project

The three main goals for the project are:
 
1. To educate users on correct use of rodenticides

Promote the use of a rodenticide that is effective but with limited threat to predators. Racumin products, multi-feed rodenticides, pose a low risk to owls that might eat a poisoned rat.

Barn Owls will help to control the rodent population together with strategically placed rodenticides.  Identifying potential rodent breeding areas, clearing them as well as proper waste management forms an integral part of the integrated rodent control plan.

2. Establish suitable breeding sites for Barn Owls.

Placing nesting boxes in the environment will encourage Barn Owl presence in the area. Improved rodent control is established, which will in turn limit the use of rodenticides. 

3. Collect data on the movements and breeding of Barn Owls.

Data will be collected on breeding pairs, chicks hatched and numbers fledged. Chicks will be ringed where possible before fledging and data will be sent to SAFRING. The information will add additional data on Barn Owl movements and longevity.

The project has been launched in the Piggery Industry in 2007. To view progress reports click here.

The First 100 participants per year in The Bayer, CSVC & Coopers Owl Project will receive a free owl box.