In the late 1950s, Hawaii brought in a predator to fight a pest. Barn owls were introduced to the islands as a biological-control measure against rats, which were considered a serious threat to the ...

Rodent pests have always been a problem in Sonoma County. If you spend time on Nextdoor, you’ll notice a steady stream of people seeking recommendations for rodent control companies. And who in the ...

Flying silently through Nick Davis’ almond orchard, a barn owl swoops through the blossoming trees, listening for the slightest rustling of what could be its next meal. With one-inch talons and a grip ...

Q. This spring we had a rat problem – they were eating all our vegetables, getting into the cars and causing all sorts of destruction. We eventually put out poison in bait boxes, but now we’re finding ...

Inviting owls into your yard to improve your garden might not be something you've heard of. However, these nocturnal creatures bring with them a host of benefits for your landscap ...