krawler Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Need a quick fix, i have a beaver living under the dock at the cottage. Its eating trees nearby and wreaking havoc on the landscape. Basically need a quick fix to deter it from coming back. Cannot board up the opening of the dock. Is there a smell beavers dont like that i can spray on its bedding area that will prevent it from coming back? Any help would be great. I see one in the area every 3 years, usually they leave after throwing a few rocks and scaring it but this one seems to like my dock and the trees,any help would be greatlyappreciated. krawler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Need a quick fix, i have a beaver living under the dock at the cottage. Its eating trees nearby and wreaking havoc on the landscape. Basically need a quick fix to deter it from coming back. Cannot board up the opening of the dock. Is there a smell beavers dont like that i can spray on its bedding area that will prevent it from coming back? Any help would be great. I see one in the area every 3 years, usually they leave after throwing a few rocks and scaring it but this one seems to like my dock and the trees,any help would be greatlyappreciated. krawler Hire a trapper in your area.. They make great hats .. or winter mitts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gbfisher Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Hire a trapper in your area.. They make great hats .. or winter mitts I know a person who can get rid of the problem if you like. It will cost you though. Where there is one there usually is more this time of year. Each one will cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfish1965 Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Unfortunately there has been a massive increase in the population over the last five years. Trapping just delays the problem since another will soon move in. Beaver proof with heavy gauge mesh. Prevention is the only long term solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The JAY Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 If I recall, they're really not fond of mothballs. Most rodents aren't. The only problem is that it's a short term bandaid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Where are you located Krawler? I have a couple of buddies in wildlife control that may be able to help you out if it is in their area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Do what the locals do... .410 Then cage the crib up with wire mesh G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 I'd "pelt" it with rocks and then high "tail" is outta there! HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucG Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Hire a trapper in your area.. I'd hire a trapper before shooting it with a .410, that's for sure! Sometimes, depending on where your located and if the season is still open, some trappers will help you out for minimum fee due to the fact that they will be able to market the pelt. Once the season is closed and the pelt value is no longer there, they will charge more. Again, this depends on where you are and who you ask. If I was in your area, I'd do it for free. For me, its comparable to someone asking me to come catch the bass under their dock...or to take that buck that has been eating the garden...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 I know a person who can get rid of the problem if you like. It will cost you though. Where there is one there usually is more this time of year. Each one will cost. For some reason, Quint, the old grizzled fisherman from Jaws just popped to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gbfisher Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 As each has already said. It will cost you to get rid of it. I have a few aboriginal friends who can do it for you ASAP..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backbay Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Based on my own experience, there's not much you can do to discourage him from staying where he's set up shop. You have to remove him permanently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketchenany Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 check this web intro http://www.fwhp.ca/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 I'm shocked this hasn't goon downhill yet... If you want it gone for good PM me and I can tell you one way to try that works well on raccoons so I hear... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 If there has even been a use for a potatoe cannon here is one for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cram Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Rodents have good noses. I'd try putting a batch of cayenne pepper on the wood under your dock. Will cost you $3-4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucG Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Do what the locals do... .410 I'd "pelt" it with rocks and then high "tail" is outta there! If there has even been a use for a potatoe cannon here is one for sure. What kind of advice is this? Come on guys... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 (edited) You could do this too but you would need to build a new dock after. Edited April 19, 2010 by GBW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuchikubo Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Hire a local trapper. Where is the problem beaver located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutboy Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Get a 330 conibear trap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bow slayer Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 to think most guys I know would never ask for help in getting rid of some "beaver" they are usually trying to attact them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfish1965 Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Get a 330 conibear trap. A trap used by someone who is not a licensed trapper is not only dangerous but illegal. Like I said, trapping is not the answer...it may be part of the answer but not a resolution. As long as it a suitable place to live another beaver will take the spot. Each year the two year olds are driven from the family dens to find their own territory so there are always young beavers looking for new places to reside. Drive the beaver(s) out, make a suitable barricade and never worry about it again. If you rely on trapping alone, you will have to do it again and again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 There is no quick fix. Here's an interesting read for you, Krawler. http://www.pskf.ca/publications/beavers.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pike n' whities Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Need a quick fix, i have a beaver living under the dock at the cottage. Its eating trees nearby and wreaking havoc on the landscape. Basically need a quick fix to deter it from coming back. Cannot board up the opening of the dock. Is there a smell beavers dont like that i can spray on its bedding area that will prevent it from coming back? Any help would be great. I see one in the area every 3 years, usually they leave after throwing a few rocks and scaring it but this one seems to like my dock and the trees,any help would be greatlyappreciated. krawler i just thought of this.... observe to see when the beaver leaves. make sure theres no other beavers in the house then BAM smash it up..... but who knows, that idea doesnt sound too logical either hahaha. good luck bud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherman7 Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Why not just tell the beaver that there's someone with a better dock and better "wood" accross the lake. It's been my experience with beavers that they are always looking for better "wood". Somebody had to say it and I guess it was me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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