We Provide Humane Coyote Trapping, Removal and Damage Repair Services
throughout New Jersey and Staten Island, NY

Coyote Trapping & Removal, Exclusion and Repair Services: This means we not only remove unwanted animals. We repair the damage that the wildlife has done to your home. Our IPM program for wildlife involves removal, exclusion, and habitat modification.

Common Nuisance Situations:

Coyote in Suburban Setting

Calls from customers Peaks in late winter (Feb.–March) when the coyotes are establishing their territories, then again in early spring and summer, when they need more food to raise their pups. During the winter peak, coyotes aggressively defend the area around their den site. This is when they often come into conflict with dogs (March–April), who they view as a threat to their pups. This is especially true if the coyotes are trying to move into the dog's turf (a yard).

In the early spring and summer, coyotes seek easy prey to keep up with the food demands of their pups. "Easy prey" may include cats and dogs in suburban areas, and young livestock (lambs, chicks) in rural areas. There may also be complaints during the fall, as young coyotes try to establish their own territories, because that can be a noisy process. But they're fussing among themselves, and tend not to wrangle with dogs then.

Why Are They Damaging My Property ?

Coyote Tracks

Coyote Scat

1. Their yipping and howling may disturb some people.
    
2. Their mere presence may frighten some people. Many people aren't used to seeing coyotes and may fear them.
    
3. They can kill housecats or small dogs. Large and medium-sized dogs (over 35 pounds) are rarely physically threatened, because the coyote recognizes that it's outmatched. They'll usually work out the territorial dispute (loudly) without either being hurt. Small dogs are at risk. The coyote expects to be dominant and will discipline the dog until it offers the correct submissive behavior. If the dog doesn't submit easily, it could be badly injured or killed. Very small dogs and cats are seen as easy prey. Free-roaming pets should be brought inside to keep them safe from cars, pesticides, as well as predators.
    
4. Some coyotes kill livestock (mostly free-ranging chickens and ducks, and sheep).
    
5. They'll eat some vegetables and fruits, especially melons.
    
6. Coyotes (and foxes) will chew holes in irrigation pipes in fields and orchards.
    
7. Nationwide, a few people have been attacked. Most coyotes don't bother people. Some coyotes become bold and aggressive. If you see individuals showing these behaviors, take action. The potential does exist for coyote attacks in New York. People and coyotes can usually coexist if the coyotes maintain their natural fear of people (more on this later).
    
8. They may travel along an airport's runways, causing delays and hazards to aviation.
    
9. Disease risks: Distemper, hepatitis, parvo virus, rabies, mange, and tularemia.

Common Myths About Coyotes:

• Coyotes are often mistaken for "coydogs." A cross between a coyote and dog is possible but highly unlikely because of differences in their breeding habits. There are enough coyotes; they can easily find mates.
   
• A coyote that's active during the day is not necessarily rabid. Most likely, it's a healthy animal that's feeding more often than usual, because of the demands of their young.

Coyote in Back Yard

Description:

Coat long, coarse; grizzled gray, buffy, and black. Muzzle long, narrow; ears rufous. Tail bushy, black-tipped. Runs up to 40 mph. Eats small mammals, birds, frogs, snakes. 20th-century invader from w U.S. Usually not dangerous to humans, but known to attack pets. voice Barks, howls, series of yip notes followed by wavering howl.
Sign: 8-12" burrow entrance, with dirt piles on sides.
Breeding: 4-8 pups in April.
Habitat: Woods, brushy fields, edges of towns.
Sign: 24" den mouths on slopes. Tracks: in nearly straight line; foreprint larger, 2 3/8" long. Scat: dog-like, usu. full of hair.
Activity: Mainly nocturnal, year-round.