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Flower Mound
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Owl and Bat House Initiatives

Summary

The subcommittee wrapped up its successful pilot project building and distributing 20 eastern screech owl houses to promote natural rodent control and shelter awareness.

At a glance

Total mentions
7
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

None reported.

✅Who benefits

Flower Mound residents interested in natural pest control and local wildlife preservation.

⚠️Who could be affected

None identified.

Mentions & discussions (8)

MeetingOct 7, 2026

Animal Services Board - Oct 7, 2026

The subcommittee wrapped up its successful pilot project building and distributing 20 eastern screech owl houses to promote natural rodent control and shelter awareness.

MeetingAug 26, 2026

Animal Services Board - Aug 26, 2026

The board is launching a pilot program to install 20 owl houses in residential areas to help with natural rodent control and biodiversity.

MeetingJun 17, 2026

Animal Services Board - Jun 17, 2026

A subcommittee proposed a residential pilot program to install 20 screech owl houses across private properties in Flower Mound to promote biodiversity and natural rodent control without town funding.

Cross Timbers GazetteMay 6, 2026

Flower Mound preparing for mosquito season with free dunks for residents - Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News

Mosquito season is just around the corner, bringing with it the threat for bites and viruses, like West Nile Virus. The Town of Flower Mound is offering its residents free “mosquito dunks,” which are used to reduce the mosquito population. “It’s that time, Flower Mound,” said the Town on social media. “The mosquitos are back, […]

MeetingApr 21, 2026

Historical Commission - Apr 21, 2026

The Animal Services Board is collaborating with Eagle Scouts to build and install owl houses across Flower Mound to encourage natural rodent control without harmful rodenticides.

MeetingMar 24, 2026

Cultural Arts Commission Meeting - Mar 24, 2026

A resident proposed a "Woohoo! An Owl in the Hood" project to encourage owl populations for natural rodent control. The initiative aims to educate the community on building and maintaining owl houses as an eco-friendly alternative to poisons.

MeetingFeb 18, 2026

Animal Services Regular Board Meeting - Feb 18, 2026

A subcommittee will explore the "Batmosphere" project, which involves the installation of bat houses to support local bat populations.

MeetingFeb 18, 2026

Animal Services Board - Feb 18, 2026

The Animal Services Board is exploring community projects involving owl and bat boxes to increase shelter visibility, promote environmental education, and provide natural pest control. A dedicated subcommittee was formed to research feasibility and report back.

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