I have a 2 acre spring fed pond in southeast PA. There is a family of beavers living on the bank. Lodge has been getting bigger and they are starting to take down some bigger trees. I guess they are doing this in anticipation of winter. Any ideas on how to take care of this problem on my own? I don't want to set traps. Could I:

- set the lodge on fire to drive them out and then "take care of them" as they exit?

- would lowering the water level temporarily help make them leave? Is so, how much and how long would I have to change the water level?

- any other ideas/experiences?

Thanks for any help.