Rats!

So we all know Jo'burg has a rat problem, i know at our house it's quite bad, and clearly walls do little to restrict them. So finally i've seen something that actually makes sense:
Johannesburg is introducing OWLS in an attempt to control the problem ... in conjunction with traps etc, but owls!

"The city has opted for the owl solution," he said.

"Owl nesting and release boxes have been installed in three schools in Alexandra as this three-year project will be educating schools on the role owls play in eradicating rats."
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Very cool, a positive approach that does reflect a more natural solution, and long term too. Maybe the owls can develope a taste for hardy-da flesh, that would be awesome ;-)

Pic courtesy of (and shamelessly stolen from) : Aquila ka Hecate (because it's a great pic!)