Wildlife

Coyotes have become more comfortable and bolder around humans in recent years. To help your children be safe, learn how to respond to coyote encounters. If you have predation issues involving livestock, contact Agricultural Services. 

The Northern Pocket Gopher is often mistakenly referred to as a mole.  They are easily identified by the mounds of black dirt they leave behind. While they can be a nuisance in gardens and lawns, they cause significant economic loss for farmers. Traps are available at most agricultural supply stores.

If you have magpies in your yard, it is likely because they can find food there. If you want the birds to permanently leave your property you will need to remove the source of food or shelter that they are finding there.  Live magpie traps are available to rent through Agricultural Services

If you suspect you have seen a rat, you can call Agricultural Services for a site visit, or email  310RATS@gov.ab.ca. Muskrats and Northern Pocket Gophers are often mistaken for rats. 

The best way to minimize skunk problems is to remove potential sources of food and living sites for skunks.

Agricultural Services rents out live, plastic traps, any captured skunks must be re-located or destroyed humanely.

They might be cute, but living with squirrels can be a challenge.
Squirrels can take up residence in your home or other buildings and cause substantial damage. Agricultural Services rents live traps to assist with the capture of problem squirrels.