Reducing the number of tasty treats from the property will make the area less attractive to the muskrats, who may then choose another area where there are better food supplies and housing materials.

Not only do the semi-aquatic rodents devour cattails (it’s one of their favorite foods), they also use the plants to build their huts. In a move biologists involved in the project say is unprecedented ...

Another reason is because muskrats are known as “runners.” People often see muskrats running around in the spring because they are looking for new territory or food sources to replenish what they ate ...