Most conflicts between coyotes and people in urban areas stem from coyotes becoming habituated to people. This most often occurs when people feed wildlife. Some people intentionally feed coyotes, and others do so incidentally, but both cases can lead to the same result. Populations can also be larger, or denser, than in non-urban areas because in urban areas mortality factors (predation, disease, starvation, and hunting and trapping) are reduced.
One of the most common conflicts is coyote predation on pets (chiefly cats and dogs), which can be reduced by not putting pet food outside and not letting pets range freely where coyotes occur. A general reduction in the coyote population is very difficult, especially in urban areas, and can be economically costly. Specific removal of problem animals is more effective, when necessary.
Remember that when one neighbor follows the "no-feeding" rule, but another neighbor continues to provide food (intentionally or unintentionally), both neighbors may suffer. Entire neighborhoods must coordinate their actions in order to deter coyotes.
Online Resources:
Coyote Management Resources
