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Common Nuisance Animals that Damage Pools & Ponds
Rodents (Rats & Mice)
Rodents are notorious for contaminating and damaging pool and pond areas.
- Contaminate pool water with urine and droppings
- Chew on pool covers and liners, causing leaks
- Tunnel near pond edges, leading to soil erosion
Squirrels
These agile climbers often find their way into pools and equipment areas.
- Fall into pools and drown, creating sanitation issues
- Chew on pool equipment wires, causing malfunctions
- Scatter debris, leaves, and nuts into pool water
Raccoons
Raccoons cause widespread damage while searching for water or food.
- Tear pool covers, creating costly damage
- Contaminate water with feces, spreading parasites like giardia
- Knock over pond decorations and filtration systems
Bats
Bats are a major health concern near water sources.
- Drop guano into pools, leading to bacterial contamination
- Fly low over ponds, potentially disturbing fish and aquatic life
- Roost near water sources, increasing infestation risks
Opossums
These nocturnal animals can become unexpected pool or pond intruders.
- Fall into pools, leading to contamination and drowning hazards
- Dig burrows near pond edges, weakening embankments
- Scatter food waste around water sources, attracting more pests
Skunks
Skunks bring odor and structural issues to backyard water features.
- Fall into pools and drown, leading to severe odor contamination
- Dig around ponds, causing erosion and instability
- Leave strong odors near pool areas, making outdoor spaces unpleasant
Snakes
Snakes are drawn to water sources for hydration or prey.
- Enter pools in search of water, startling swimmers
- Hide in pond vegetation, posing a risk to humans and pets
- Shed skins in or around pools, creating unsanitary conditions
Beavers
Beavers can quickly transform your peaceful pond into a structural mess.
- Build dams that disrupt water flow in ponds and artificial lakes
- Gnaw on wooden pool decks and pond structures, causing instability
- Uproot aquatic plants, disturbing pond ecosystems
Muskrats
These aquatic rodents damage the very foundation of ponds and water features.
- Dig tunnels along pond banks, causing erosion and collapses
- Damage pond liners by chewing holes in them
- Contaminate water with waste, leading to poor water quality
