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Mink Control
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Scientific Name: Mustela Vision

Attributes Lives in Marsh Areas Nocturnal with some Daytime Activity

Signs

  • erratic trails of tracks or paired tracks when bounding
  • delicate prints usually found near water
  • small slides or "slips" under snow or on river banks

five-toes show in front and hind tracks, occasionally with claw marks. 1 3/4 X 1 3/4 inch tracks.

Mink skull, lateral view. Photo by Dallas VirchowA Mink SkullDescription: Similar but smaller to the skunk skull.
Photo Credits: Dallas Virchow

 

Damage

  • kill rabbits, chicken, ducks and other poultry.
  • May take koi and other fish from garden pool areas.

Solution

Habitat Modification

  • exclude with fence; seal openings larger than 1 inch to protect poultry and fowl enclosures.

Trapping

  • foot hold or body-grip traps

 


 

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