Beavers were nearly
extinct in North America by the late 1800s as a result
of the demand for furs. Now that the fur trade has
declined beavers are beginning to increase their numbers
again. Historically, beaver have been found in every
watershed in the country and as their numbers increase
and they reclaim their former range, potential conflicts
between people and beavers also continues to increase.
The beaver is best known for its ability to construct
sturdy dams, creating a pond which floods the
surrounding area and allows them to feed in an aquatic
environment. If the food supply decreases in or near a
pond, beavers may relocate and build new ponds. These
ponds may range in size from less than one acre to over
100 acres.
Generally, beavers' negative impacts affect man's
land use practices. Their ponds flood timber,
agricultural crops, lawns and roads. Their dams obstruct
bridges, culverts and pond drains, causing erosion
damage to these structures. When feeding, beavers fell
trees and shrubs and damage agricultural crops.
Few of the methods available to control damage will
be effective if the beaver population is not managed by
annual trapping. Trapping is the most effective and
practical method for beaver control and management.
Roanoke Wildlife Removal offers solutions for beaver
control and management and many other nuisance animals
so give us a call today.
