It helps by making the pond dark, which inhibits the mink or muskrat from seeing the fish. It must be done once a month during the winter as the dye dissipates over time. This does not guarantee a mink won't get your fish, but we have had amazing success deterring the mink just by adding dye to the pond.
We have begun adding these dye treatments to our fall and winter service to make it easier for you in fighting these fiends. Our maintenance manager and resident mink expert, Tommy, is well equipped to dye your pond dark enough you won't even believe it's temporary. In the spring, you can dilute out extra dye with regular partial water changes to bring your pond back to its original color.
Pinned or rocked netting. Although mink can make it through any netting, pinning, staking, and rocking tight netting every 5 inches may deter them from trying to enter a pond. The netting must be a heavy grade so that it can be pulled tight and cannot be chewed through easily. With the pins and rocks so close together, the mink usually can't get under the net.
These preventative measures are key to combating pesky mink, so be sure to implement them BEFORE mink become a problem for your pond. If you’re struggling to protect your fish from mink, contact us today to see how we can help!