Prairie dogs may burrow near roadways or water impoundments, where erosion and structural integrity may be an issue. Conversely, colonies may be seen as favorable to wildlife

Prairie dogs can cause problems when they burrow in yards & lawns. Critter Control knows how to get rid of prairie dogs in your yard. Call for service.

Prairie dogs can cause problems when they dig their burrows, holes & tunnels in the yard. Critter Control can help with the removal & prevention of digging, burrowing prairie dogs.

Prairie dog burrow systems can cause injuries to people when people step into burrow holes, especially at parks, athletic fields, and other recreational sites. Prairie dogs cause an indirect …

Prairie dog burrows increase soil erosion and are a potential threat to livestock, machinery, and horses with riders. Dam- age may also occur to ditch banks, impoundments, field trails, and …

Jan 28, 2025 · Prairie dogs aren’t the only occupants of prairie dog burrows. The mazes of tunnels and rooms also provide shelter for black-footed ferrets, swift foxes and untold numbers of …

Feb 3, 2025 · Prairie dogs, with their strong burrowing instincts, are incredibly destructive if they are not provided with the right environment. They will dig and chew on anything they can …

Mandated control of prairie dogs, authorized through Nebraska statutes, could have unintended ecological conse-quences on the western burrowing owl. Removal of prairie dogs also may …

Not only do prairie dogs damage yards, but their burrows also attract harmful pests. Among the most concerning of these are rattlesnakes and black widow spiders. Both may take shelter in …

With poor eyesight in the dark, it's important that prairie dogs stay safe in their burrows and avoid encountering possible nighttime dangers; additionally, the burrow offers refuge from overnight …

Prairie dog burrows act as aquifers that prevent water from eroding land while helping to cool it. Recent studies have shown that ‘managed’ grasses and forbs atop a prairie dog town are …

Oct 20, 2022 · Dr. Kearney is using unmanned aerial system (UAS) imagery to detect individual prairie dog burrows, map burrow density and, ultimately, estimate colony acreage within …

Look for evidence of prairie dog activity and plug burrows with soil to aid in identifying burrows that remain occupied. Active burrows will be re-opened by surviving prairie dogs. Prairie dogs that …

2 days ago · Engineers of the Underground: The Prairie Dog Burrow System (image credits: wikimedia) Prairie dogs are master architects, creating extensive burrow systems that serve …

Jan 1, 2025 · Prairie dogs aren’t the only occupants of prairie dog burrows. The mazes of tunnels and rooms also provide shelter for black-footed ferrets, swift foxes and untold numbers of...

Problems. While prairie dog feces doesn’t spread disease, it’s still undesirable to see in yards. It’s also a sign that infestations have grown out of control. Prairie dog grazing and burrow …

While prairie dogs contribute a multitude of ecosystem services, significant dietary overlap with cattle (Bos taurus) and potential for physical injury to cattle or horses and riders from burrows …

RFTRT92E – Black-tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus), a family at their burrow, Badlands National Park, South Dakota, USA.