Nutria (Myocastor coypus)

The Definitive Guide to Nutria Control and Where to Find a
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Identification

The nutria (Myocastor coypus) is a large, dark-colored, semi-aquatic rodent that is native to southern South America. At first glance, a casual observer may mistake a nutria as either a beaver or a muskrat, especially when it is swimming. Other names used for the nutria include coypu, nutria-rat, South American beaver, Argentine beaver, and swamp beaver.

Range

Nutria populations in the United States are most dense along the Gulf Coast of Louisiana and Texas.

Damage Caused by The Nutria

Nutria usually have a negative impact on other wildlife species. Because they are colonial in habitat, nutria often overharvest edible plants within their small range, resulting in the killing of the desirable plant species. These "eat-outs" destroy productivity and less desirable plants replace the more desirable ones. Large populations of nutria definitely have a negative impact on the ability of the habitat to support both muskrats and waterfowl.

Control Methods

Nutria are best controlled where they are causing damage or where they are most active. Baiting is sometimes used to concentrate nutria in specific locations where they can be controlled more easily. After the main concentrations of nutria are removed, control efforts should be directed at removing wary individuals.

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