> From: Frances Wood <wood at whidbey.com>
> Subject: [Tweeters] Not so welcome river otters
>
> In my neck of the woods--here on Whidbey Island-- river otters are
> becoming a problem. They are denning under the deck of our house. We've
> tried a variety of armorings including chicken wire and barbed wire to
> discourage them. Yet they are still managing to slither in.
>
> Does anyone know of a way to discourage them using strong scent? Or
> other suggestions?

I've had a few people swear success using animal urine; I would think that
maybe bobcat or lynx would be the best option for you. Here's one site; I
haven't used it, but there are other similar sites as well.

http://www.predatorpee.com/

-Josh Hayes, josh at blarg dot net