#AWGROCKSTARIn Morris County, NJ, during the winter the pond wolf, or mink, is a common issue pose a threat to fish populations. These sleek predators, equipped with sharp teeth and agile movements, often target fish ponds and waterways as a primary food source during the colder months. Fish enthusiasts and pond owners should remain vigilant, employing protective measures to safeguard their aquatic inhabitants from these resourceful hunters during the winter. A “Koi Cage” is one way to help prevent these little theives from grabbing your pond fish. During the Spring cleaning process, minks often hide in the pond, causing the water level to drop and preventing fish from being transferred to their holding tank.

Minks are skilled hunters, swimmers, and agile, and can slide under a net, over or under an electric fence, and into the hole in the ice to keep fish healthy for winter. They will continue taking food until it’s dried up, causing every fish to be eaten. Minks are food hoarders and will store their food for later use. They can ravage a pond within 24 hours, leaving nothing left.

To prevent the mink attack, it is recommended to dye the pond once a month with black pond dye. This helps make the pond dark, inhibiting the mink or muskrat from seeing the fish. This will help prevent the mink from consuming the fish and causing damage to the pond. You can also provide a safe habitat for your pond fish with a “Koi cage” that will prevent the mink from being able to grab your majestic water creatures!

Feel free to contact us if you feel you may have a mink problem or would like us to come take a look.

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