Owl Box at E&M Farm

Rodents, such as gophers and voles, eat the roots of the fruit trees which can damage or kill the trees, so rodent control is a big issue for farmers. Owls are predators that can control rodent populations in orchards naturally without the use of pesticides and chemicals. So how do farmers sign up owls for the job? Install owl boxes. As part of The FruitGuys Farm Steward program, we donated owl boxes to an east coast and west coast farm to encourage owl residency.
Here is a video we made of the installation of an owl box at E & M Farm in Vernalis California, an organic white peach and white nectarine farm, with farmer Ed Magee and his family. The owl boxes were made by the woodworking department of a local school.

Read more here: http://fruitguys.com/almanac/2011/06/06/setting-up-an-owl-box-at-e-m-farm

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[lehighguy]

Let us know if any owls move in!

[fruitguys]

@lehighguy Hi, there are now four owl boxes installed on E & M farm and we are happy to report that all have been inhabited by barn owls!

[davidr680]

could you please make a video of the owls using the boxes i would appreciate it so much thank you sincerly david.....

[loui0008]

Fantastic, well done for choosing to go the more work but better route to preserve your orchards!