Wildlife Friendly Horse Keeping Tip Sheet Bundle

Each tip sheet in this bundle is a multi-page PDF packed with full color photographs and guidance from experts in the horse industry. Whether you print them out and store them in a binder or keep them on your digital device, they’re easy to refer back to whenever you need!

This bundle includes:

Attracting Barn Owls for Pest Control on Horse Properties
Rodents are one of the toughest things to deal with on horse properties, but barn owls can help you reduce rodent populations without the use of traps or deadly chemicals. And the good news for horse owners is that attracting owls only requires the installation of a simple nest box. Follow the tips in this guide for putting barn owls to work on your horse property!

Pollinator Hedgerows for Horse Properties
Beneficial insects and native pollinators are keystone species in most land-based ecosystems, which means that if they are removed, the ecosystem will change drastically. Conserving our pollinating insects is critically important to preserving both wider biodiversity and healthy agricultural systems. Hedgerows are an easy and fun way to turn your horse property into a valuable contributor in this process.

The Swallows are Coming: Natural Insect Control for Horse Farms
Swallows are one of many species that provide natural or integrated pest control by reducing flies, mosquitoes, and other pests that harm livestock and carry disease. Learn about attracting and providing habitat for these and other beneficial wildlife.

Insect Control for Horse Properties
While there may be a time and place for insecticides, there are environmentally sensitive methods for managing insect populations that should be considered first. Use the alternative control methods in this tip sheet to reduce the amount of insecticides used around your property and thereby reduce your impact on the environment.

Keeping Horses Safe from Wildlife Predators
Fortunately, cougar, wolf, and bear attacks on horses and smaller equines are extremely rare. However, individuals managing horse farms should be aware of potential wildlife threats in their area and make a plan for keeping their animals safe.

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