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Beavers can cause a lot of problems when they start killing trees and flooding riverbanks near your home. Primarily nocturnal animals, beavers do most of their feeding (and working) during the night. It’s no surprise that beavers like to feed on bark, twigs and leaves. Since their teeth never stop growing, they do not become very worn although they spend a lifetime of chewing hardwood trees… some of which may be in your backyard.

With their vegetarian diet, it’s no stretch that beavers also like to eat the roots, stems and leaves of aquatic plants. But, what most people don’t realize is that this critter will also eat crops like corn, soybeans and fruit trees (gardeners beware!). This makes learning how to get rid of beavers essential to the health of your garden and landscaping if you live in… Read More