An Investigation of Techniques Used to Discourage Rebuilding of Beaver Dams Demolished by Explosives
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North Carolina State University
Start Date
22-9-1985 12:00 AM
Description
One hundred seventeen beaver dams were partially or wholly demolished with explosives from April through August between 1982 and 1984. These dams were of two types; shallow water dams found in areas of flat terrain, and deep water dams found in major creek channels or in areas of hilly terrain. Following demolition, various treatments were applied to the dam sites to try to retard rebuilding. Our conclusions are that deep water dams can be removed more effectively than shallow water dams and that late summer removals were rebuilt less frequently than early and midsummer removals. Also, certain types of repellents may be effective at reducing the frequency of rebuilding.
Recommended Citation
Dyer, J. M., & Rowell, C. E. (1985). An investigation of techniques used to discourage rebuilding of beaver dams demolished by explosives. In Bromley, P. T. (Ed.), The Second Eastern Wildlife Damage Control Conference (pp. 97-102). Raleigh, NC: North Carolina State University.
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An Investigation of Techniques Used to Discourage Rebuilding of Beaver Dams Demolished by Explosives
North Carolina State University
One hundred seventeen beaver dams were partially or wholly demolished with explosives from April through August between 1982 and 1984. These dams were of two types; shallow water dams found in areas of flat terrain, and deep water dams found in major creek channels or in areas of hilly terrain. Following demolition, various treatments were applied to the dam sites to try to retard rebuilding. Our conclusions are that deep water dams can be removed more effectively than shallow water dams and that late summer removals were rebuilt less frequently than early and midsummer removals. Also, certain types of repellents may be effective at reducing the frequency of rebuilding.