After last week’s story about the truculent raccoon, and this week’s about the lurking coyote, some wildlife tips are in order. The city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada has one of the most unusual wildlife guides ever at bit.ly/critterhints

For instance, if you want to get raccoons out of your house, hang ammonia-soaked rags around and play a loud radio tuned to an all-talk station. Unfortunately, it might drive you out, too.

Hints about deterring a coyote include opening and closing an umbrella (they don’t like the look or sound of that action, apparently), shine a bright flashlight on it and, most importantly: “Be big and loud: Jump up and down, wave your arms, yell ‘Go away coyote!’” Hopefully, it works.