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Turtle Overview

Last Updated: February 05, 2008 | Related resource areas: Wildlife Damage Management

Turtles | Turtle Overview | Turtle Damage Assessment | Turtle Damage Management | Turtle Resources | Turtle Acknowledgments | ICWDM | Wildlife Species Information

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Summary of Damage Prevention and Control Methods

Exclusion

Generally not practical. Small areas can be fenced.

Cultural Methods

Routine drainage of fish ponds generally results in lower populations. Keep levees mowed to make aquaculture ponds less attractive to turtles. Drain rice irrigation systems during late summer to reduce populations prior to spring planting.

Repellents

None are registered.

Toxicants

None are registered.

Fumigants

None are registered.

Fishing

Hook and line with bait. Snag pole.

Trapping

Can be effective at certain times and places.

Shooting

Can be used to reduce populations of turtles. Check for local restrictions before discharging firearms. Some states prohibit the shooting of turtles in ponds and lakes.


Turtles | Turtle Overview | Turtle Damage Assessment | Turtle Damage Management | Turtle Resources | Turtle Acknowledgments | ICWDM | Wildlife Species Information


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