Fox Pest Control Advice Watford
Once the preserve of fairy tales and bedtime stories, the fox is now increasingly common in towns and cities across the UK. While a few years ago saw a rise in concern regarding the inhumanity of fox hunting, recent press has focussed on more unpleasant incidents involving the increasingly aggressive urban pest. It’s very important that homeowners living in all areas are brought up to speed regarding what can be done to prevent disruption to your home as a result of a swelling fox population. B- Discreet Pest Control can offer simple tips for effective pest control Watford.
Unlike mice or rats, foxes are large animals which are predatory carnivores by nature. This means that they can and will attack pets and can even be harmful to humans if starved or cornered. It’s important to remember that the seasons can have an effect on how aggressive and bold urban foxes are. January is the mating season and vixens will have cubs by April, so be sure to take extra care and avoid threatening or cornering foxes during these months.
The main thing that homes can do to discourage foxes from scavenging around their property is to keep any waste or livestock securely contained. This means making sure bins remain closed and not stacking waste bags in gardens or driveways.
If you keep chickens or have rabbits or guinea pigs always make sure they’re in robust cages which are raised off the ground. Foxes are fantastic opportunists, but without visible rewards they won’t risk confrontation.
If there’s a large fox population in your area, get in touch with B- Discreet Pest Control for a humane solution. Foxes can spread diseases to humans like mange so it’s important that you don’t try to solve the problem yourself. Pest control Watford specialists like the B – Discreet team uses innovative traps to capture pest foxes and dispose of them legally and humanely.
