Muskrat Removal & Control in Southwest Missouri
Muskrats do most of their damage where you can’t see it. They tunnel into pond banks and dams below the waterline, and by the time the ground starts caving in, the burrows can run deep. Ozark Wildlife Control removes muskrats from ponds, lakes and waterways across Southwest Missouri.
Muskrat Damage Starts Below the Waterline
The right response depends on the pond, the extent of the burrowing, and how long the activity has been going on.
- Burrows and tunnels in pond banks
- Cave-ins and sunken spots along the shoreline
- Leaks and seepage through earthen dams
- Weakened dams and spillway areas
- Holes that can catch mowers, vehicles and livestock
- Loss of shoreline and aquatic vegetation
- Muddy water and eroding banks
Muskrat Control For
OWC evaluates the situation before recommending a course of action.
Muskrat Removal, Handled Right
Most people notice the damage before they ever see a muskrat: a soft spot where the bank gives way, a hole at the water’s edge, a dam that’s started to seep. Muskrats dig their dens into the bank with entrances underwater, and a busy colony can honeycomb a dam or shoreline in a single season.
We remove the muskrats, humanely and legally, using methods suited to the site and allowed under Missouri’s Wildlife Code. If your bank or dam needs repair afterward, we’ll show you what we found and point you to someone who does that work.
Before we start, you’ll get a straight assessment, a fixed price and a realistic timeline.
Request Muskrat RemovalDealing with more than muskrats?
OWC also provides beaver control, otter control and pond & lake wildlife management.
Have a muskrat problem?
Tell us what’s happening and we’ll help determine the appropriate next step. Based in Seymour, serving Springfield & Southwest Missouri.