Coyotes are most active in winter as they enter into mating season, and then again in spring during "whelping season" when they have pups. During these times sightings will increase especially during the day.
Coyote-human interactions become problematic when humans inadvertently make their home environment attractive to coyotes.
1. Motion Sensor Lights: use them especially in areas near food sources (compost, garbage cans, or in areas your pets hang out) or wood lines where they would likely enter the yard.
2.Scent Deterrents: apply scent deterrents to your yard during peak activity times near the perimeter. Synthetic predator urine such as mountain lion urine can be used to deter.
3. Food Sources: eliminate items like garbage cans and compost piles in your yard. Coyotes will eat anything that we or our pets will eat.
4. No Feeding: make sure you and your neighbors are not feeding coyotes. This is the number 1 cause for negative coyote interaction and pet attacks. Avoid feeding pets outside.
5. Hazing: If you spot a coyote in your yard, haze them with either sound or water deterrents in order to scare them away.
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