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Why We Should Give a Hoot: Successful Rodent Control Without Poison

Learn about barn owls and their nesting and hunting habits as a successful and fun alternative to rodenticides. This presentation by Contra Costa Master Gardeners Anna Frankfurt, Diana Gray, and Steve Potter includes an overview of the impact of rodenticides on children, wildlife, and pets. Discover how local farms, vineyards and residential homeowners have used barn owl boxes to manage rodent populations. Online registration suggested at http://ccclib.org/locations/sanramon.html or call 925-973-2850.

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