How do you get rid of muskrats?

Muskrats can become a serious problem around ponds and dams when their burrowing weakens levees and embankments. Effective muskrat control can include trapping when conditions provide access to underwater burrows and trails, along with physical barriers and habitat modification to discourage future activity. Riprap, gravel, and properly installed fencing can help protect vulnerable areas and reduce opportunities for muskrats and other wildlife to burrow. Trapping can remove existing muskrats. Learn about practical ways to control muskrats around ponds, protect pond levees, and prevent damage caused by burrowing wildlife.

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