It's tick season and many of us are nervously tiptoeing in the garden to avoid a nasty surprise. One of the best ways to actually get rid of them is by encouraging owls. They prey on rodents, i.e. tick hosts, which can reduce tick populations in the yard.
So, what's the best way to attract owls to your yard? One of the best ways to do it is by installing an owl nest box. Take this Amazon owl nest box, for example. It provides a manmade nesting space for owls, resembling the natural tree cavities that are becoming harder for these birds to locate.
