Keep pets indoors or supervised, especially at dawn, dusk, and night
Bring pet food, bird seed, and garbage inside
Use secure trash cans with tight-fitting lids
Remove fallen fruit and outdoor food sources
Fence yards with tall, coyote-resistant fencing
Install motion-activated lights or sprinklers
Make noise if a coyote approaches
Wave arms, clap, and shout
Throw small objects near, not at, the coyote
Never run away
Keep children close and indoors when possible
Walk dogs on short leashes
Avoid leaving cats outdoors unattended
Eliminate hiding spots with trimmed brush and tall grass
Use coyote rollers or similar fence toppers
Carry a whistle, air horn, or noisemaker
Report aggressive or unusually bold coyotes to local wildlife authorities