HELP theres a fox in my garden !!!!?

Question

he's the culprit digging my garden up for so many weeks....
any ideas how to get rid of him so he doesnt return ?
does the cat repellant work on foxes?

i tried to chase him out but he gave me a threatening look and isnt scared AT ALL of me

ps there is no garbage or other animals or bird feed in my garden

Answer 1

If foxes are digging or making an earth in your garden, discourage them at the first signs of activity. 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.
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 2

The repellant will not work! Repellants are designed to keep bunnies and deer out of the garden. The reason they work is because the repellants smell like predator urine. Foxes are predators and their urine is sometimes used as a bunny deterrant. Applying it to your garden may only make the fox think that all his buddies "go" there too.

You mention that there are no other animals - such as moles - in your garden. But foxes will dine on insects, and perhaps your garden has a healthy grub population living in the soil. The fox may be digging for grubs. If that's the problem, treating your garden and lawn with Milky Spore will eliminate the grubs.

Foxes will also bury extra food under leaves, snow or dirt. Dig around in his holes to see if he's been using your nice, loose garden soil for his own personal pantry.

Answer 3

Just an idea off the top of my head, but creative. Put some balloons in your garden, or try some CDs hanging from a tree near the area where the fox is digging. I'd love to have a fox in my garden, but understand that the digging holes must be annoying.

Answer 4

A fox will usually only dig for a very few select reasons. Here are the most likely:

1. There is a rodent or other vermin underground that it is trying to get at.

2. It is working to dig a den for a home. This is not likely to be done in a populated area like a backyard garden though, so I doubt if that is what it's doing.

My bet is on #1. I would guess there are some mice, or voles, or gophers, or moles, or some other tasty creatures living under your garden and he's digging to catch his lunch/dinner. Once the vermin are captured, he will likely move on.

Answer 5

I would be thrilled to have a fox in my garden! It's actually quite a compliment when you have a garden that is good enough for wild animals to make a home in it! If you absolutely must get rid of him, here are some ideas:
1. Get a large dog.
2. Install motion detector lights. The light at night will bother him.
3. Get a live trap to catch and relocate him.
4. Use a small BB gun that will not harm him but only sting. That should make him uncomfortable enough that he will leave.

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Answer 7

If you live in a city/town, you need to report it to the Animal Control Dept.

By the way, they eat cats. If you have one, don't let it outside.

Sounds like this fox is after an animal that lives under ground. Click on this link from Paul James-HGTV:

http://americanatural.com/granmolrep.html

Answer 8

put some food out for him.... then he wont be hungry for your garden stuff and may also become a lifelong friend. :o)

Unless your afraid of wild animals.... I am a country girl so my advice might get you into trouble. Be careful he may bite ya.

Thought of calling wildlife control people? They will come get him and relocate him.... or put a bullet in him if you really think he is dangerous.

Answer 9

I'm pretty sure that repellant stuff works on most animals, i'd give it a go. If it fails try feeding it mabey it'll take it's mind off digging

Answer 10

aaawww that's so cute i wish i had a fox in my garden.if you harm it or anything more foxes(and more and more) will come in your garden even more.its happened to me.to get rid of it.put some egg youk or cat food somewhere not around you house and then they will get used to there and stay there.also no one will notice as foxes never leave mess as they love it.good luck.(DON'T HARM OR KILL THE FOX!!!)