Fox Repellent Expert Podcast

The second of the series exploring what foxes are up to in each month of the year. A vulpine calendar of events, if you will.

FEBRUARY - With the mating season over, the vixen is now starting her 53-day pregnancy and will be busy finalising the location and preparation of her den before the cubs are born. The male foxes, on the other hand, will be taking the month off as they don't have much to do until March. What about the high-pitched screaming though? Does that increase or decrease this month?

Listen to this episode to hear about what's going on in February in the world of urban foxes and see if it relates to what you've been observing in your garden this month.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• How to Stop Foxes Digging in Your Garden
• How to Discourage Foxes from Making a Den in Your Garden
• National Nest Box Week
• Nest Box for Blue Tits, Great Tits & Sparrows [affiliate link]
• Nest Box For Robins & Wrens [affiliate link]

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The first of a new series of episodes exploring what foxes are up to in each month of the year. A vulpine calendar of events, if you will.

Did you know that vixens can only get pregnant for 3 days a year? January is peak mating season for foxes, so there's loads of stuff going on! Mates need to be found, dens need to be dug, territories need to be protected. It's all paws on deck this month.

Listen to this episode to hear about what's gping on in January in the world of urban foxes and see if it relates to what you've been observing in your garden this month.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Stop Foxes Digging
• Stop Foxes Denning
• Stop Foxes Pooing
• Top 10 Fox Deterrents
• RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch
  
  

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Today, I uncover an unexpected issue – foxes' fascination with football goal nets. 

Sharing a  tale from South London, I explore how these seemingly innocuous nets become perilous traps for curious foxes, leading to rather serious consequences. 

Drawing from real-life accounts by a wildlife rescue centre, I shed light on the hidden dangers these nets pose to urban wildlife. Join me as I unravel this intriguing issue and its unforeseen impacts, and discover how a simple garden item can pose a grave threat to unsuspecting animals.  

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Wildlife Aid YouTube Channel
• Video: Fox caught in football net
• Video: Hedgehog caught in football net
• Video: Badger caught in football net

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Holes in your garden and soil strewn everywhere, having a family of foxes set up home in your garden can be a messy affair. 

Our back gardens give foxes a multitude of options when it comes to establishing a den (or 'earth'). Common areas include under sheds, decking, offices or summer houses and they're notoriously hard to evict once the vixen has decided where she was to raise her cubs. But foxes always have a Plan B and will know of another den they can run to if the main den is compromised. 

See what you can do to activate this flight response and get foxes to leave your garden. 

Links mentioned in this episode:

• The FOXWatch Ultrasonic Deterrent
• Scoot Fox Repellent
• Prickle Strips [aff]
• Motion-activated Wildlife Camera [aff]
• Episode 006: The Top 5 Fox Deterrents UK
• How to evict a fox from a den in your garden

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In a slightly different episode than normal, I'm celebrating National Poetry Day by reading the poem The Thought Fox by Ted Hughes.   

A work that links the intimate sighting of a wild fox with inspiration to shift writer's block, I thought looking at this poem, one of Ted Hughes' most famous, would be a great way of combining the world of foxes with a celebration of poetry.

Looking briefly at Ted Hughes' career, as well as the story behind the poem.

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What is your definition of fox deterrent success and what do you hope to achieve by using a fox deterrent in your garden? 

For example, if you want to reduce the amount of holes a fox is digging in your flowerbeds, you're going to be happier quicker than if you want to never see a fox in your garden again. 

Managing your goals and understanding that it takes patience to deter an urban fox from your garden will set you up for success and stop you from being too disappointed if things take slightly longer to improve than you hoped! 

Have a listen to this episode to understand how to set your expectations up for success, avoiding disappointment and why some things you thought were negative could actually turn out to be a positive!

Links mentioned in this episode:

• The FOXWatch Ultrasonic Deterrent
• Scoot Fox Repellent
• 10 reasons foxes come into your garden (and what to do about it)
• Dig Stopper Prickle Strips [aff]

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Many dog owners are concerned about foxes coming into their garden due to germs, risk of attack and agitation. You want to do something to try and keep foxes away but you naturally don’t want to accidentally upset your dog! 

Using a FoxWatch ultrasonic device is a very popular way of reducing fox visits, but will it have any impact on your dog?

This is such a common question that this episode is dedicated to providing an answer, which should hopefully put your mind at rest about the situation. 

Links mentioned in this episode:

• The FOXWatch Ultrasonic Deterrent
• How to wash fox poo off your dog

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If you're a cat owner who wants to deter foxes, but you're worried about accidentally harming your cat in the process, this episode is for you. 

Today's episode looks at some of the symptoms of cats who are feeling stressed because of foxes in the garden, plus how ultrasonic fox deterrents can be used effectively without having any adverse effects. 

There's also a tip at the end on how to encourage reluctant cats to use their cat flaps! 

Links mentioned in this episode:

• The FOXWatch Ultrasonic Deterrent
• Scoot Fox Repellent

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Looking at the best products you can use in your garden to discourage foxes and stop them causing so much destruction. 

Decide which ones sound most suitable and use at least two different deterrents to keep foxes away. 

The more a fox instinctively feels unsafe, the less time it will spend in your garden. These deterrents help achieve that. 

Links mentioned in this episode:

• The Top 10 Fox Deterrents UK
• The Top 10 Fox Deterrents USA
• The Top 10 Fox Deterrents Germany
• The FoxWatch Ultrasonic Fox Deterrent
• Scoot Fox Repellent

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Foxes running amok and causing damage in your garden can be frustrating and overwhelming. If you're wondering where to begin with deterring foxes and stopping this bad behaviour, then following the 3 step fox deterrent strategy is a great place to start. 

This simple step-by-step process helps to ensure you make meaningful progress towards protecting your garden from foxes without wasting your time.  Find out how you can get started by listening to this episode.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Scoot Fox Repellent
• The FOXWatch Ultrasonic Deterrent
• Aspectek Predator Eye Pro [aff]
• DigStopper Prickle Strips [aff]
• Plastic Wall & Fence Spikes [aff]
• Motion-activated Wildlife WiFi Camera [aff]
• 10 reasons foxes come into your garden (and what to do about it)
• Where does the fox get into my garden?
• What if I have more than one entry point?

Please note, some of the links above may contain affiliate links, which means we receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase. We appreciate your use of these links as it helps to keep this podcast running! Thank you!

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