Do not feed pets outside or keep pet food outdoors
Keep grills cleaned and covered
Remove standing water sources, such as old tires or watering cans
Dispose of fruit that has fallen from trees
Remove bird feeders. Coyotes are attracted by both the bird seed and the birds.
Dispose of dead wildlife. Contact your waste removal company for animals on private property or the city for animals on roadways
Keep shrubbery trimmed and clean up brushy areas that provide habitat to animals that coyotes prey upon
Secure areas under decks and sheds, and enclose crawl spaces
Fencing yards can discourage coyotes if fences are higher than six (6) feet tall and coyote proof
Motion-sensor lights may alert you to coyotes in your yard
Don't be intimidated by a coyote. Maintain its weariness by throwing a small object (such as a tennis ball) at it, raising your arms and yelling (called "hazing"), or spraying it with a hose. Let it know it is unwelcome near your home.