Steve Bennish
Best electric fence models for keeping coyotes away To correctly deter the beasts and protect your livestock fully, follow the basicrecommendations below: 7-wire structure and the 42-inch of fence height– the fence will deter coyotes in all areas with lower predator activities, still allowing dee...
Do not allow pets to run free. Supervise all outdoor pets to keep them safe from coyotes and other wildlife, especially at sunset and at night. Small dogs and cats are especially vulnerable. Fenced yards may deter coyotes. The fence should be tight to the ground, preferably extending six i...
For compost piles:Get acompost binwith a secure lid. Keep it inside a garage or shed if possible. If you don’t want to use a bin, consider installing an electric fence around the pile. Regular fencing won’t be enough to deter raccoons — they’re avid climbers. For bird feeders:Rac...
HUMANE HINTS:Coyotes are difficult to trap in cage traps - leg-hold and paw-hold traps are the most effective, but considered inhumane, especially if the animal is not attended to quickly. If possible, instead of trapping, attempt to deter the coyotes from preying on sheep or livestock with...
Wire fences can be put up around the tree to deter the beavers from trying to nibble on them. If you have a pond or lake on your property, pipes and other drainage products can be used to lower the water levels which will frustrate the beaver and have them looking for other water ...
Up on theUncompahgre Plateau, Coloradans are more likely to see Pronghorn, coyotes, deer, black bears, and even a few mountain lions. Read More:Colorado's Endangered Species: 11 Animals Found On The List Colorado Contacts Colorado Parks and Wildlife via Facebook ...
Some people like having a cat or cats to deter and dispatch household rodents. This can work, but it can become a problem when cats bring live rodents in for your approval, and the prey escapes, especially when the cat enters through a cat door while you’re not home. Cats may also ...
Predator urine (dogs, coyotes) can be used to repel a skunk. These are commercially sold in garden centers. (Note:Use a responsible source for predator urine to make sure that the animals are treated humanely and the brand complies with state and federal regulations.) ...
7 questions to ask yourself BEFORE you try to deter deer Again, there is no one-size-fits-all way to keep deer out of your garden or yard. So before formulating plans, ask and answer these seven questions: 1. How large is the space you’re trying to protect from deer?