A coyote inside the house is a serious emergency, and the right response is to leave the area and call animal control or your state wildlife agency. A cornered coyote can be dangerous, so do not try to handle it yourself. Here is what to do.
- A coyote indoors is an emergency.
- Leave the area and close doors between you and it.
- Call animal control or your state wildlife agency.
- Do not corner or approach the coyote.
Why It Is Serious
A coyote in the house is a wild predator in a confined space, and a cornered coyote can be dangerous. This is not a DIY situation.
What to Do Immediately
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Stay calm and move away. Do not approach, corner, or try to catch the coyote.
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Close doors between you and it. Isolate the coyote in one room if you can do so safely.
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Get everyone out of the area. Move people and pets to safety.
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Call animal control or your state wildlife agency. They have the training and equipment to remove the coyote safely.
Do Not Try to Trap It
A coyote is large and unpredictable, and trapping it yourself is dangerous. Leave removal to professionals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Leave the area, close doors between you and it, and call animal control or your state wildlife agency. Do not approach or corner it.
Yes, a cornered coyote in a confined space can be dangerous. Treat it as an emergency and call professionals.
Animal control or your state wildlife agency. They have the training and equipment for a safe removal.
Usually through an open door, pet door, or garage. Closing pet doors at night reduces the risk.
