FERAL CATS
William D. Fitzwater
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| Fig. 1. House cat, Felis domesticus |
Director
New Mexico Outdoor Communicators
7104 Bellrose Avenue, NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FERAL CATS
Damage Prevention and Control Methods
Exclusion
Practical for protecting small poultry and mammals.
Cultural Methods
Clean up debris, burn refuse and brush piles, seal buildings, reduce habitat and food sources.
Repellents
Many products are registered but are practical for only small areas.
Frightening
Dogs.
Toxicants
None are registered.
Fumigants
None are registered.
Trapping
Box and cage traps.
No. 1, 1.5, or 2 foothold traps.
No. 220 Conibear or body-gripping traps.
Snares.
Shooting
Centerfire rifles, .22 rimfire rifles, and shotguns are effective for quick removal.
Other Methods
Reponsible care by cat owners
Editors
Scott E. Hygnstrom;
Robert M. Timm;
Gary E. Larson
PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF WILDLIFE DAMAGE — 1994
Cooperative Extension Division Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources University of Nebraska -Lincoln
United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Animal Damage Control
Great Plains Agricultural Council Wildlife Committee