Coyotes attacking pool sweep hoses....

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I've searched Google and TFP for an answer but I'm coming up with nothing. For the past year, periodically, a coyote (I assume) has been attacking my pool sweep hose, which causes puncture holes in the segments that i have to replace. Sometimes the coyote is so aggressive that it actually pulls up the hose segments onto the deck and leaves the pool sweep dangling in the water. I've replaced hose segments only to have them be attacked the next night, so I'm reluctant to replace them until his attention has waned. But even after months of no attacks, suddenly it will happen again (and usually repeatedly thereafter). At this point, I've already probably had to replace the entire pool hose length twice over in a year.

Any advice on what to do? I obviously could disassemble the pool sweep every evening and put it back in early in the morning, but that is a major hassle.
 
A friends dog would bark endlessly at the pool when the pump was running. There could be something on the tubing causing high pitch wine that attracts them. Try to not run the sweeper at night.
 
I should have mentioned, the pump is off at night, so this guy is attacking the pool sweep when it is not moving (and I've tried moving the sweep and hoses to the middle of the pool, no luck there). And yes, the shotgun method, while effective, would not be a good option in the middle of the city.
 
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hmm.. sounds like a territorial thing perhaps. I wonder if marking the perimeter in some fashion would keep it away... Do you have any pets? if so maybe you DON'T want to mark the perimeter. I read some papers about how inner city small predators (coyotes in the west, foxes in the east) are exhibiting some interesting territorial behaviors. Different than in the wild because the environment is different and pets are a different sort of competitor. Pets don't compete for food resources, just space. Any way, I don't think it is a pool problem per se.. I think it is a wild animal population thing. Try contacting the county animal shelter, or the zoo. I bet they will have some referrals for things you can do to make you pool snake look less like something to be trifled with.

I have coyotes in my area, as well as raccoons, skunks, turkeys and possums wandering down my street or through back yard. The only one I have to worry about are the skunks. My neighbors dogs haven't figured it out yet.. but my dogs have. But it is the worms that like the pool the best.

I am reminded of this movie snippet:
 
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I. I can’t believe I’m kinda saying this, but for once, ditch the robot and get a pool boy. After a few pool boys make up a story about all the stains being from your wife’s Merlot habit. Then whistle suspiciously as pool boy # 7 takes the job.
 
I just thought of this as well. Some of my friends who bought hoyty toyty houses in the foot hills to be closer to nature don't like it when the Wild Turkeys visit and help fertilize the lawn... what did they think was going to happen when they moved into the "country".. anyway they have these neat motion detection sprinklers. They go off when something walks by.. I have learned the hard way not to cut across the lawn to the front door.. I now stick to the paths and I poop there.
 
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I actually set up one of those sprinklers, but having it connected to a garden hose was not feasible on a permanent basis (and it hit me and some raccoons, but not sure about the coyote). I bought a motion sensor flood light to see if that will work (and hopefully cause my security camera to get the footage of the coyote - currently it hasn't been able to capture him). It's so frustrating because I thought it might just be a coyote pup issue, but this has been going on for a year now. I'm nearly 100% confident its a coyote though - I don't think anything else could literally pull up a pool sweep half onto the deck - and coyotes aren't uncommon in the city, even if its just a few blocks from the sunset strip!
 
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Just saw your post above mine...I guess the sprinklers are out then.

We have a lot of coyote activity in the hills around my home. It's hard to imagine a coyote attacking a pool hose in a pool, but unless you've got some upset neighbors or ex-friends, I can't think of another explanation.

Try leaving the destroyed sections out for the coyotes to chew on.

Motion activated lights may help.

I use two Orbit Yard Enforcer motion activated sprinklers to protect our citrus trees from our goats. Each has a range of about 40'. They have day/night settings. They work great on goat-sized animals, so they should work for coyotes. You'll need to dedicate a hose for each one.

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Maybe a temporary electric fence at night until he learns his lesson?

Not talking something to fry him (or your family...), just one like you put around some sheep. No idea if there are any legal restrictions in putting one up.
 

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