Beautiful Creature or Vermin?
How do you solve the problem of the urban fox?
How to deter urban foxes
- firstly, make sure it really is a fox problem that is bothering you. Urban foxes are often blamed for problems caused by other animals (e.g. dogs overturning dustbins, cats and squirrels ripping open refuse bags)
- if you have identified foxes in your garden, remove all likely sources of food, if possible, ensure that domestic waste is kept in suitable bins with closely fitting lids
- if you have an earth in your garden and you want to prevent foxes using it; daub the entrance with a commercial repellent and once the earth has been vacated, block the entrance with soil or rubble
- if foxes are using your garden as a travel route, you can dissuade them by spreading repellent at points of access. If there are obvious breaks in fencing these should be repaired. Higher or stronger fencing should also be considered
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