The Science Behind Nature - in Layperson Speak
In writing an article for the Organic Trade Association I came across an interesting program that certifies livestock producers (ranches, farms) for having wildlife-friendly and even predator-friendly practices. They allow carnivores such as coyotes and foxes to co-exist with their agricultural …
Continue Reading about Wildlife and Predator Friendly Products
I heard some coyotes howling the other night and what a comforting sound. I hadn’t heard them for many months and with my last article on this subject opening with a sick coyote, it was nice to hear them sound healthy. I tried not to think about the rabbit or rodent they were probably about to …
Continue Reading about Rodent Poisons: What Communities are Doing (Part 3)
Note: this is my 100th blog article since I launched in December 2011! (and my 2nd in a series on rodenticide issues) My husband saw a panting, lethargic coyote on the streets of our city a couple days ago and we called Redlands (California) Animal Control. A city official who didn’t want to be …
Continue Reading about Rodent Poisons and our Ailing Wildlife – Part 2
This is the second part of my article about rodent control options that avoid the use of rat poisons. (Click here for part one.) Research is showing wildlife, pets and sometimes humans are suffering negative effects in particular from the stronger second-generation rodenticides. Gerry Miller, who …
Continue Reading about Using IPM to Control Rodents- (Part 1 continued)
You may wonder how to best get rid of rodents on your property, or heaven forbid, in your house. Unfortunately, that’s our situation – we’ve recently hired a company to seal our roof to prevent rats from entering our attic. (One month later, I think they're finally sealed out.) You …
Continue Reading about Using IPM to Control Rodents – Part 1
Our yard is alive with wildlife this spring, so thought I would post some photos of the critters and a few native plants they're especially attracted to. The insects attract a host of larger insects and in the chain of life, they in turn attract a rich bird and lizard population that feeds on them …
