![]() Pass along this information to your neighbors.Larger dogs are viewed as a threat particularly from January to June while mating and birthing pups. Keep small pets inside and on a leash when outside they may be viewed by a coyote as prey.Keep brushy areas in your yard cut down to prevent cover for coyotes.Animals look for places to den and raise their young – don’t give them that opportunity. Close up all openings under and into your buildings.Remove bird feeders when problem species have been seen around them.Do not leave pet food outside keep pet feeding areas clean.Keep trash inside until the morning of trash pick-up or place trash in an animal proof container, such as a metal trashcan with latches on the lids.This will cause them to lose their natural fear of humans. The best way to prevent them from becoming a problem is to not give them a reason to come. ![]() They are commonly seen during the day in urban and suburban areas and are usually attracted there by a food source or an easily accessed area to make a den such as under porches/decks, crawl spaces or out-buildings. This species is primarily nocturnal, meaning they come out mostly at night however just seeing them during the day is not a sign of rabies. Local ordinances are usually more restrictive than state laws. You must contact the Commonwealth Attorney’s office in your county/city for information regarding legal methods of animal removal.Nuisance Species – continuous open season.Media inquiries can be directed to Staycee Dains, Manager, Animal Care Services Bureau, Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine, at 562.570.3051 or. More information is available at /acs/wildlife. Residents may also review Long Beach’s Coyote Management Plan which further outlines how LBACS responds to concerns about coyotes. To request additional educational materials, including informational flyers and handouts, or to schedule a speaker for a neighborhood watch or community meeting, residents may email or call 562.570.7387. If a coyote is posing an imminent threat to life, call 9-1-1. To determine if an Animal Control Officer is needed, residents may call 562.570.7387. LBACS Animal Control Officers will respond to coyote calls if the coyote is sick or injured, or out in the daytime in areas near to people, especially children at parks or schools or anytime there is an attack or threatening behavior toward a person or pet. While LBACS does not respond to calls for service for normal coyote behavior, such as sightings, these reports are still important as they are recorded and documented. Reports can be made online, by emailing or by calling 562.570.7387. LBACS urges residents to report any observed coyote activity, including sightings and encounters, after observing the activity. Never feed coyotes or any other outdoor or wild animals. ![]() Running from a coyote can instigate the coyote’s prey instinct to chase.
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