<![CDATA[Rat pest infestation is a major problem that reduces rice, corn, and cassava yields in Kendel Village, Kemusu Subdistrict, Boyolali Regency. The sulfur fumigation method previously used by farmers is reactive and fails to permanently suppress rat populations. This community service activity aims to address this issue through the construction of an Owl House (Rubuha) that utilizes Tyto alba as a natural predator of field rats, while also enhancing the knowledge and skills of the partner farmer group. The activity was carried out through five stages: observation, needs identification, planning and construction, socialization, and installation with handover. The results show that one Rubuha unit was successfully built and installed at a height of 5 meters, with a socialization attendance rate of 50% of the invited target and high enthusiasm reflected in 15 questions raised during the discussion session. Observation during the first 7 days post-installation showed that the Rubuha remained in good physical condition and ready for occupancy. This activity provides short-term added value in the form of increased farmer understanding, and has the potential to provide long-term impact in the form of reduced rat pest attacks and sustainable savings in pest control costs for the farmer group in Kendel Village.]]>
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