Control of heat and cold for housing

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Dave Duit
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Sorry about my long delay in responding. Owl guards would not deter first year nesting nor interrupt with their normal habits. Best of luck.
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Thanks Dave,

If I get martins nesting, the owl guard will be installed ;)
Are owls generally an issue in Iowa, or is it mostly rural?
Are mesh guards widely used, by LL there?
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The short answer is no. The owl guards will not deter a new pair to the housing. In the long run the added safety will help increase martin numbers at your location. Best of luck.
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Owl guards will not hamper new martins. The martin is a very adaptable species. On the PMCA website there is a great owl cage example by a lady named April. If you archive April's Owl gourd or cage you will probably be able to view her owl cage. This is what I use at my martin site.
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