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Originally Posted by tomwed
I did a TOTV search for coyote and only got 3 hits, 3 threads. It doesn't seem like this would be a new problem. Either that of the search function doesn't go back very far.
That must be it. When I searched for alligators I only got 8 hits.
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I got ten hits when I did an advanced search on my name and "coyote".
Wasp spray sounds like a very good idea.
It sounds like some coyotes in the Villages are getting a lot braver around people. So, some Villagers may want to carry more defensive objects-- like the wasp spray-- than the whistles and such I should have soon.
Are coyotes protected in this area? If not maybe some trappers should be alerted about the problem by the Villages Community Development Districts?
FAQs: Coyote (Canis latrans)
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What should I do if I’m approached by a coyote?
Coyotes are not large animals and rarely pose a threat to people, especially adults. Using common sense around coyotes and other carnivores is the best protection against having problems. If a coyote approaches closely, immediately use a noisemaker or shout at the coyote and wave your arms. A solid walking stick, or a golf club, is a powerful deterrent at close range. Throwing stones, a strong spray from a water hose, pepper spray, or a paintball gun also can be good deterrents. A “coyote shaker” or an air horn can be effective noisemakers. You can make a coyote shaker by placing a few washers, pebbles or pennies in an empty drink container.
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