Coyotes Spotted In East Brunswick

Coyotes have been spotted in East Brunswick.

According to a notice from the East Brunswick Police Department and Animal Control:

Authorities are aware of the presence of coyotes in town, and they have had multiple reports of sightings in various areas of the township.

All of the coyotes spotted in East Brunswick have left the area when they saw people - which is the appropriate reactions to humans.

“Coyotes and other wild animals deliver litters in April and May. Conflicts between coyotes and humans are most likely to develop as adults forage for food for the pups in the spring and summer.”

Coyotes mostly hunt rodents and rabbits, so residents are asked to keep their yards well-manicured.

Backyard debris, wood piles, and weedy and shrubby areas, can harbor rodents and rabbits, which could attract coyotes.

Coyotes will also be attracted to garbage, bird feed, pet food and unattended domestic animals.

In this area, coyote attacks on humans are rare, but the notice offered the following advice:

• Never feed a coyote.
• Avoid feeding pet cats and/or feral cats outdoors.
• Put garbage in tightly closed containers with a locking lid.
• Remove sources of water.
• Bring pets in at night.
• Do not leave small pets outside unattended.
• Put away bird feeders at night.
• Provide secure enclosures for rabbits, poultry, and other farm animals.
• Pick up fallen fruit and cover compost piles.
• Although coyotes attacks are rare, when outdoors, parents should monitor their children, even in backyards.
• Install motion-sensitive lights around the house.
• Clear brush and dense weeds from your property.
• If coyotes are present, make loud noises, blast a canned air siren, throw rocks, or spray them with a garden hose.

Authorities ask that anyone who sees coyotes, or other wild animals, acting inappropriately - behavior that would include animals that are not afraid of humans, walking in circles, falling over, or are being swarmed by a large number of insects -- call police at 732-390-6900 or Animal Control at 732-390-6960 immediately.