We started this business because we know the damage burrowing rodents can do. If ourselves, our neighbors, and our community no longer needed our services, then that means we succeeded. This section has tips to help accomplish this shared goal.

The main resource you have, is pressure. Make them uncomfortable. Here are some options. 

The more water you can apply, the better. Being burrowing creatures, they dislike the mud as it gums up their claws and slows down production. Flood holes, side rollers, sprinklers; whatever you can spare where they are actively living will help.

The more “stuff” going on around your property the better. Cattle, ATVs, discing, etc. will encourage them to move to a place with less going on. 

Prairie Dogs feel safer being able to directly see their surroundings. If you reduce your mowing and let foliage grow they will slowly leave that area. If your neighbors have them as well, a fabric barrier on the fence line can assist in reduction.

A simple tool to help is to be aware of Prairie Dogs natural predators and encourage their presence if possible. 

– Badgers will dig very large holes invading Prairie Dog burrows to hunt. Let them help. A single badger can eat nearly 200 Prairie Dogs a year!

– Hawks/Eagles/Owls: You can build perches for aerial predators to watch near rodent colonies.

Coyotes: If you feel they aren’t a threat to your operation, let them hunt.

When you treat also matters. Spring is your best time, followed by fall. Spring is before litters of babies are born, which will increase the population quickly. Fall is when they are prepping for winter and any disruption gives a better chances to them failing during the cold.