Comments on: Warning issued after residents report coyote sightings

By: Tom Brown

Tom Brown — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 20:55:15 +0000

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By: Harry Case

Harry Case — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:15:20 +0000

The coyotes are looking for a meal and rats fit the bill quite nicely. When coyotes are in the area pets should be kept indoors, especially at night and measures should be taken to get control of the rats so coyotes don’t have an incentive to be in the area. Eliminate the food source and you eliminate the problem. http://www.pestcontrolcenter.com/store

By: whydothat

whydothat — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:51:55 +0000

Journalists and residents should refrain from jumping to conclusions just because coyotes have been seen in an area. For instance, using the verb “sneaking” is derogatory. Coyotes can help neighborhoods tremendously by keeping the rodent population down.
— However, neighbors should check to make sure no one is feeding the coyotes. Pet food should be kept inside and clean up under bird feeders.
–Also, walk your dogs on leashes and keep pets inside at night. Providing perches outside for cats to escape dogs and other predators is a great idea.
–If a coyote comes too close, simply clap your hands, shout or blow a whistle. Our first response should NOT be to kill wildlife.