Beaver exterminator

Beaver exterminator

Beaver has powerful jaws, and they can take down a large tree with these jaws. Most people considered beaver’s assets to the environment, but they can be a nuisance in your garden, and they can damage the crops badly. If beavers are going out of hand, there are many control methods available from preventive measures to fencing and physical removal.

How to get rid of beavers?

There is no effective beaver repellent available in the market that can keep them away from your garden, but you can keep beavers away from your home by avoiding growing certain plants within the landscape and by clearing shrubs and trees near ponds and similar water sources. Beaver are vegetarians, and they eat small herbaceous plants, cottonwood and willow trees are a favorite food of beavers. They use the bark of these trees as a primary food source. Maple, poplar, aspen, birch, and alder trees are also considered their favorites. Therefore, cutting these trees from the property can significantly cut down on beaver numbers. Sometimes they also eat cultivated crops like corn, soybeans, and peanuts, and they can damages fruit trees.



Fencing

Fencing can help to keep beaver away from your garden and crops. Fencing is mostly recommended for smaller areas. Woven wire mesh can be fenced around gardens. Fencing must ne 3 to 4 feet high and buried almost 4 inches into the ground. You can also protect individual trees from beavers by covering it with a fence, and a fence can be placed 10 inches or so from the tree. Using electric fencing is another option; you can place this by adding a strand or two of electric poly tape around the area about 4 to 6 inches off the ground.

Traps

Traps are another effective way to capture and release them at any other place. There are many types of traps available in the market; you can choose one that best fits your needs. Most popular and most effective traps are conibear traps; Conibear traps are generally submerged in water and set in the dam itself, near the entrance, or in front of drain pipes to lure beavers in. Snares can also be used and, in many cases, are usually more convenient, safer, and the least expensive option to use.

Deterrents

You can also use some frightening devices like siren, bright lights, and propane cannons. These things will have a short-term effect; to get rid of them permanently, you should choose any other way.

Taking help from professional

You can choose any professional pest control company for help. These guys will give you the best possible solution to get rid of beavers.

Killing beavers

Killing beavers is illegal in many states, if you are thinking about killing the beavers, then you must know about the rules and laws of killing beavers in your state. Killing should be the last option. Before attempting any form of lethal control, it is best to contact your local environmental or conservation office for beaver control information in regards to current laws and regulations.


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