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Overview of Damage Prevention and Control Methods

Habitat Modification

• Controlling rodent populations may make habitats less suitable for badgers.

Exclusion

• Generally not practical.

Frightening

• Bright lights.

Repellents

• None are registered

Toxicants

• None are registered

Shooting

• Where permitted, shooting with a rifle, handgun, or shotgun is effective.
  

Trapping

• Steel leg hold traps.
• Live traps.