Muskrat Removal

Muskrats Removal

The primary concern with muskrats is damage to earthen dams caused by their burrowing. Tunneling into dams can result in leaks or even complete dam failure. Muskrat control is easier before a population becomes established, so watch for signs and adopt control measures before significant damage occurs.

If you have a muskrat or a family of muskrats that are causing damage to your pond we can help. There is not a muskrat problem that we can’t handle. Muskrats dig tunnels around the shoreline of your pond lowering the water levels and killing aquatic vegetation. Muskrats will build small huts along the shoreline of your pond where they will birth their young. We use only the most up-to-date muskrat removal equipment, traps, and techniques to take care of your problem.

Muskrats in Kansas City are seldom found far from water and have medium to dark brown fur and a long rat-like tail. Muskrats are 18-25 inches long and weigh on average from 2-5 lbs. Muskrats breed from March through August and have a 28-day gestation period. Female muskrats breed 1-4 times a year and on average have 6-7 baby muskrats per litter. Life expectancy for muskrats is 3-4 years but they can live as long as 10 years in the wild.

Muskrats are very vulnerable to tularemia, also known as O’Hara’s fever. This is an infectious disease that is caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis. Muskrats also carry a vast variety of parasites, making muskrat removal even more vital to the health of human beings nearby.

Wildlife Damage provides professional and humane muskrat trapping, removal, and control.

A muskrat infestation can cause damage to your property and can be difficult to manage, with risks and legalities to consider before you begin. We recommend professional muskrat removal to reduce the risk of harm to you or your home, keeping both your loved ones and your wildlife neighbors safe.

If you need professional muskrat removal, contact Wildlife Damage Solutions today.