Fox Pest Control in London
Effective fox removal
It is common to find foxed in urban and rural areas these days. They are also a major nuisance, causing disturbances in cities and suburban environments. Not only are they great scavengers, leaving an almighty mess behind them, but they are also carriers of mange, ticks, and fleas.
Normally a reddish-brown colour, people can find foxes appealing, especially when they have their cubs. Indeed, there are some that feed them which is not recommended. Generally, foxes shy away from humans, although some urban and city foxes are not so reluctant to avoid people. There are some people that let foxes stay in their gardens and outbuildings, but this is not a good idea.
However, they can be a significant problem but if you want to get rid of a fox, it is not that simple. There are specific guidelines and methods that must be adhered to when dealing with fox pest control London. Government restrictions and humanity determine how foxes are controlled. Because of this, if you have a fox or foxes living in your garden or outbuildings, it is important to call in our professional fox pest control team who will remove them in a professional, legal way.
Effective fox pest control
Most people don’t realise that the fox is categorised as a pest, particularly because it is a large mammal. The reason has this classification is that the fox has predatory habits and preys on sheep, chickens, and even domestic pets. As well as their predatory nature, they can also cause damage through digging in your garden and scavenging through rubbish bins and they are carriers of fleas, ticks, and mange.
There are a number of methods used to control foxes, such as trapping, baiting, proofing and culling. However, these controls are generally temporary measures and aren’t a permanent solution.
Our pest control measures take approximately 2 to 6 weeks, depending on the severity of the problem, using strategic coordination which has proven to be efficient. Our fox pest control London methods are humane and are always within the scope of all legal guidelines. Once we have completed the measures, we remove the foxes through relocation or, in the case of culling, the carcass will be taken away.
What fox control techniques and methods do you use?
There are an estimated 30,000 foxes in urban Britain alone today. Various organisations and governing bodies have worked together with UK pest control companies to find the most humane way of controlling the urban fox population. The most popular fox pest control techniques we use include:
Trapping
We use cage trapping by deploying wire mesh cage traps placed in strategic locations in your garden. You must be in a position where you are able to check the traps at least twice a day. Once the fox has been trapped, let us know and we will attend your location, remove the trapped fox, and re-set the trap.
Proofing
One of the most effective methods of controlling urban foxes is by proofing buildings, sheds, and fences to block foxes from gaining access to your garden. This means foxes are not able to dig up your garden or create a place for them to breed and rear cubs. For more secluded areas, we will erect a galvanised wire mesh to fence your whole garden and/or patio to prevent foxes from entering.
Culling
More of a last resort method, we only carry out this method after a thorough survey and in-depth risk assessment. Firstly, we must ensure the site is safe. If not, we will put in place measures that will ensure your garden is safe for culling. It is a proven successful method of fox pest control and our team is highly experienced in culling foxes within all legal guidelines, as well as disposing of the carcasses according to the provision of the relevant authorities.
Contact us today
Urban and city foxes can become extreme nuisances, causing damage to gardens and property, as well as being carriers for ticks, fleas, and mange.
As leading providers of fox pest control in London, our experts are highly experienced in carrying out fox prevention and removal techniques whilst following all relevant local authorities and government guidelines. Our control methods are effective, and our pricing is extremely competitive. To get your no obligation quote or free professional advice, call us today. For complete fox pest control London and the Home Counties, call us on 0208 787 5929 for fox removal and advice. If it’s urgent, call our 24 hour Emergency Helpline on 0203 600 0518.
