Owls will come into gardens as natural pest control if you do 30-second task

Owls keep mice and rats out of gardens without poison.

Owls live near gardens in the UK and need help in spring. Gardeners should assist them now.

April is the breeding season for tawny and barn owls. They need more food and travel far to find rats and mice.

Many households use rat poison, which can harm owls that eat contaminated prey.

Owls are good at controlling pests naturally, eating dozens of rodents nightly.

Wildlife experts say attracting owls is easy by turning off outdoor lights at night.

Owls are in danger in spring when feeding their chicks.

Experts say to reduce light pollution at night by keeping lights off or using motion-activated lighting.

This keeps homes protected and doesn't disturb owls.

Owls have good night vision but artificial lighting disrupts their senses. Keep outdoor lighting to a minimum.

Motion-activated lights are better for owls, making them hunt rodents on your property.

Switching off outdoor lights encourages owls into gardens.

Not mowing the lawn often or leaving a section to grow long helps owls hunt rodents.

Owls see large grass patches as a food source and may nest nearby.

If installing nest boxes, choose sturdy wooden ones that can withstand British weather.

Owls come into gardens with long grass or messy lawns.

Avoid using rat poison or pesticides, which harm owl species.

Experts say 95% of wild barn owls have rat poison in their systems. Trust owls to handle rat problems.

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