http://www.animalcapturewildlifecontrol.com/ | This document offers practical tips and advice for how to deal with coyotes. It examines the growth of the coyote population, what to do in the event of a coyote encounter, and how to make sure those encounters are avoided.

1. What Do You Do if You Encounter a Coyote?
Although scientists are unsure of the reason, the coyote population in the United States—
particularly Southern California—has exploded in recent years. This large-scale population
growth is pushing coyotes out of their natural habitat, and into urban and more populated
areas with increasing frequency, creating greater need for animal removal in Los Angeles
and the surrounding area.
Coyotes usually avoid humans and generally do not look to provoke conflict, but there has
been an increase in incidents involving aggressive coyotes threatening and even attacking
humans. While there has been only one death on U.S. soil due to coyote attacks, there have
been a number of incidents where people, especially small children, were injured,
sometimes severely. It is important for all people, and especially those that live in areas
with a higher likelihood of attack, to know what to do in the event that they encounter a
coyote.
If a coyote does cross your path, there are a few important strategies to use to avoid
becoming the victim of an attack. First, do not run away, as this could provoke the coyote
into chasing you. Instead, hold your ground and raise your arms above your head to make
yourself appear larger. If you have a jacket or backpack, hold that up to further create the
impression of size. Yell loudly and aggressively at the coyote, and bang any objects together
that can make noise.
If the coyote does not leave, back away slowly without turning your back on it. If the coyote
does still attack you, cover your face and throat, and fight back by kicking it in the ribs or
punching it in the nose and face. Most coyotes will back off when struck, as they do not
have anything to gain by assaulting a larger animal; if the animal does not stop attacking
you, you can attempt to break its neck by twisting the head and body sharply in opposite
directions. If you are bitten at all, seek immediate medical attention, as there is a possibility
that rabies is a factor in the attack, and treatment should be begun immediately.
If you live in an area where you regularly encounter coyotes, take the precautions to
protect yourself beforehand so you never have to be put in the position where you have to
defend yourself. First, keep pets indoors, when possible, and leashed, when outside. Never
feed coyotes, keep all trashcans securely lidded to avoid foraging, and do not put food for
other animals outside your home.
Do not attempt to confront a coyote by yourself, but, rather, if one is spotted in your
neighborhood, it is best to call animal control professionals to handle the problem. Wildlife
trapping in Los Angeles is a highly specialized industry, and the people that do it, such as
Animal Capture Wildlife Control, have the training and equipment to ensure that all
animals are removed safely and humanely with as little risk as possible to both person and
coyote.
Remember that coyotes are not aggressive by nature, and they will usually only attack if
they feel provoked. Avoid coyotes if possible, make yourself as loud and threatening as you

2. can if you do encounter one, and then -- once you are safe -- call wildlife control
professionals to deal with the problem. The coyote population can be controlled, but it isn’t
going away, so humans need to do what they can to keep themselves safe and living in
harmony with the natural world.