If left unmanaged, beaver populations can soar and cause quite a bit of damage. They can plug culverts, which can flood roads and interfere with aquatic species migrations. Beavers can also block access to lands or roads, destroy trees, flood crops, and deteriorate infrastructure. Beaver trapping is the most efficient and effective method to control and manage furbearer populations, and that’s especially true with beavers. A well-placed body grip trap, or foothold trap, located near active beaver sign will produce results.