How do I stop foxes digging up my garden?

Question

They keep digging up my lawn in the same place by an old tree stump. I have tried refilling the hole but they keep coming back and digging 2 big holes. Short of filling the whole with concrete what else can I do?

Answer 1

they have a fox nest there with baby's they will leave eventually just leave them be.

Answer 2

First make certain that the holes are not occupied.
Do this by discouraging the fox with repellents soaked onto pieces of wood or rags placed in the holes and/or soaked onto 'sharp' (builders') sand around the entrance. After a few days lightly block the entrance with soil which can easily be pushed out if the earth is occupied. When you are certain that the holes are not occupied, fill with bricks or heavy materials that will be difficult to dig out.
If you think you may have an established earth in your garden, or you suspect that the foxes may be suffering from disease, it may be advisable to seek advice from a private pest control company.
Research has shown that non-toxic chemical repellents are sometimes effective in reducing nuisance from foxes when they are used correctly. Scent neutralisers can discourage foxes from fouling specific areas. All repellents must be renewed regularly, especially in hot weather and after heavy rain.
*****'Scoot' can be used to deter foxes from digging and fouling on lawns. It should be diluted and sprayed onto the lawn where the problem is occurring.****
'****Get Off My Garden' is a solid repellent and can be used to deter repeated digging or fouling in specific areas. It should be placed in the holes which foxes are digging, or in other areas to which foxes pay particular attention.*****
****'Wash Off' is a scent neutraliser and can be used to discourage repeated fouling and urinating on hard surfaces by removing the fox's scent so that it cannot mark the area successfully.****
Another tip. Using bonemeal in your garden will encourage foxes.
All repellents must be used according to the manufacturers' safety instructions.
The repellents listed above are generally available in garden centres and hardware stores.

Answer 3

Give this a try go and purchase a few boxes of Mothballs. Dig holes around your Garden and the inside area where there isnt a Plant dig about 1/2 inch holes. Drop in a Mothball in each hole. This works great also for Woodchucks that have a hole where you dont want them to reside.

Answer 4

Try trapping them. Are you sure there foxes? Normally they don't come around humans to often and if they do they don't stay long enough to dig. Are you in an area that you could call animal control? If so give them a quick call and they will know what to do or remove them for you. If not.... others have given you many suggestion to consider. Good luck....

Answer 5

It's true - the scent of any other animal's urine will upset them - go on - you know you want to! Take some fresh air and shock your neighbours!! Alternatively, borrow a dog from someone and let it loose in your garden for an hour or so ...

Answer 6

dig a trench about 1 1/2 ft deep and put down some chicken wire. when they hit that, they'll stop digging.

Answer 7

Get rid of the prey? Are they digging for moles or some other burrowing rodent? Of course poisioning the rodents could poison the foxes...

Do foxes eat grubs? They could be digging for grubs to eat - easily solved by spraying the lawn for grubs.

Answer 8

Go to a zoo or hunting supply store an get some lion piss spread liberaly around your garden, that'll scare them off.

Answer 9

Go to your local hair cutting establishment and get a bunch of human hair.Then put this in pouches made out of old nylons and hang them around your garden.This wards off most pests and you can hide them so they are not visible to you.

Answer 10

DO you mind! I've got do dig somewhere!