They are destroying our corn crop in our garden.

Reporter
Aug. 22, 2010, 7:12 a.m.

Thank you for submitting the report. Nutria are are now common throughout western Oregon, and their presence in urban areas is increasing. Nutria populations are particularly abundant in the Willamette Valley.

It is important to realize that nutria are rodents and potential reservoirs for a variety of diseases that can be transferred to other species, including humans in some cases. Nutria can also become aggressive, so it would be best to contact a wildlife control company if you would like the nutria removed.

The nutria page on the Center for Lakes and Reservoirs website at http://www.clr.pdx.edu/projects/ans/nutria.php contains more information on nutria impacts if you are interested. My contact information can also be found on this site if you have questions or would like further information.

Thanks again for your efforts!

Trevor Sheffels
Center for Lakes and Reservoirs
Portland State University

Trevor Sheffels
Aug. 22, 2010, 8:18 a.m.