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College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

Wildlife in the Backyard

Explore some of the problems humans may encounter when an animal shows up in our yards with Extension wildlife expert Peggy Anesi. We talk about what is the most destructive wild animal and ways to minimize their efforts to eat our landscapes as well as conservation efforts that can be done in the backyard, habitat loss, and if animal bridges over busy roads really work. Does feeding wildlife disrupt natural patterns? How can we stop deer from rubbing on our trees and eating our shrubs? Is it possible to feed the birds, but not the mice? 

College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

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