Repellents may involve remotely activated lights or sound-making devices.

Some repellents may work in keeping coyotes out of small areas such as yards, although these have not been tested thoroughly for coyotes. If you are approached by a coyote, you should yell, wave your arms, and/or throw something at the coyote (do not run away). If you see a coyote during the daytime, you should exhibit caution, as that coyote may have become habituated to humans (and may be more likely to attack). We recommend if you are out walking that you carry some sort of noise maker with you (some have reported success scaring off coyotes by shaking a can of rocks). If a coyote seems intent on defending a certain area, particularly around pupping season (May), your best bet may be to alter your route to avoid conflict with a normally calm animal understand that there may be seasonal patterns of behavioral changes and act accordingly (see Coyote 748's story). When you encounter a coyote, shout or throw something in its direction. Video showing one cause of coyote conflict with people:

Although coyotes seem to have a natural inclination to avoid human-related food, this can change when prey populations are low, or if the coyotes are young and havenвЂ™t yet learned to hunt effectively. If you are seeing an increase in coyotes, you should additionally review your own actions to ensure compost piles and trash bins are not allowed to be a source of food. Coyotes are usually not interested in bird food, but bird feeders often attract rodents, especially squirrels, which then attract coyotes. However, many people unintentionally feed coyotes by leaving pet food or garbage out at night or having large bird feeders. Intentional feeding, such as bait stations in yards or parks, should be strictly avoided. Coyotes that are fed in residential neighborhoods can lose their fear of people and may eventually test humans (and pets) as possible prey. The number one most effective way to prevent coyote attacks in your neighborhood is to eliminate wildlife feeding.

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