Be On the Lookout for Beaver Dam Problems This Fall

Beavers do not hibernate, and continue to build and maintain their dams and lodges all year long. Right now is a prime time for beaver dam maintenance and production to commence, as beavers are preparing for inclement weather and the conditions it causes.

Although beaver dams provide our Eco-system with several advantages, there are also several disadvantages that can lead to serious inconveniences, costly repairs, and even safety risks, for both residential and commercial properties. This time of year, you should be on the lookout for beaver dam problems, namely flooding, if you live in a beaver-populated area of Indiana.

Continue reading to learn more about the nuisances and risks surrounding beaver dams, and what you can do if you have a nuisance beaver problem around your home.

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Beaver Dam Flooding

Flooding is the most common consequence caused by beaver dams.  Flood water can be treacherous and destructive in many ways; from residential to commercial real estate, to land, plants, and timber.  Several natural and man-made structures are frequently harmed by floodwaters caused by local beaver dams.  Timber, agriculture, homes, buildings, roadways, and more can all be negatively affected by beaver obstructions. Continue reading to learn about some common areas negatively impacted by beaver dams.

Homes and Buildings

Flood water can cause a substantial amount of damage to commercial and residential real estate.  If beaver colonies live nearby, homes and buildings can all be at risk to structural damages from flooding.  Beaver dams create floodwaters that can overflow into backyards, parking lots, and even basements.  Sitting water can cause a long list of structural harm; everything from dry wall deterioration to mold growth.  Beavers are also known to gnaw on decks, patios, and other wooden structures around homes and buildings.  This reduces building value, as well as, the physical appearance and aesthetics of a property.

Streets and Walkways

Public roadways are another area affected by beaver dam construction and floodwaters.  Roadside ditches and drainage channels are perfect environments for beavers and dam building. Not only can dams flood the roads and obstruct traffic, they can cause asphalt erosion too. All these implications have caused auto accidents, closed roadways, culvert and bridge repair, and much more.

Farms and Crops

Agriculture can also be damaged by floodwaters.  Beaver dams can cause creeks, brooks, rivers, and streams to overflow on large acreage of cropland.  This makes it impossible for farm equipment to access the land.  Also, beavers will eat crops, or cut them down for dam building material.  All this can negatively affect the growth and health of plants and other crops on farmland.  Homes near beaver populations have also been victim to gardens and plants being picked off by local beavers.

Trees and Ornamental Plants

Trees play a very important role in nature; and play multiple roles in the lives of residential and commercial property owners.  Beavers are also fans of trees and plant life.  They gnaw them and use them to build their dams that flood our streets and lands.  Eventually, these trees die; then they become a safety hazard because they can weaken and fall over.  For commercial reasons, this can be costly if beavers are damaging high-grade hard woods.  For homeowners, dead trees look bad and can fall without notice.  Beavers can also harm trees by flooding the land.  If the water is not drained fast enough, it can kill the trees.

Ornamental plant damages are another trademark of nuisance beaver populations.  Decorative shrubs, plants, bushes, and small trees are common targets for beavers.  This can be a frustrating and expensive problem for commercial landscapes, gardening enthusiasts, local parks, and more.

Beaver Control Regulations

In most states, a person is required to have a license or permit for beaver control; or to trap beavers.  It is illegal in most jurisdictions to capture, kill, harm, or hunt beavers.  A legal approach to getting rid of a beaver problem is to hire a professional animal control company. A reputable animal removal business uses safe and humane capture and release strategies to get rid of nuisance beavers.  This is the best place to start when trying to eliminate a beaver issue.  Skilled trappers retain the proper equipment and training to quickly and effectively remove beavers from any property.

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