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Issues Caused By Foxes
Foxes are a common sight throughout the UK, whether in the countryside or cities, and they’re generally not a cause for concern unless they start making your space their territory. When that happens, it can cause problems for you, your home or business premises.
The main issue is that foxes can cause significant distribution, especially at night during the mating season, when fighting or mating foxes can cause significant noise. Foxes also forage for food among bins, and can leave discarded rubbish across the ground, which could attract rats, mice and other pests.
To avoid all these issues and protect your property from nuisance foxes, you need professional fox management from Fen Pest Control. Covering Chatham, Gravesend, Heathfield, Hastings, Maidstone, Tenterden, Tunbridge Wells, Ashford, Canterbury, Dartford, Eastbourne, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Rochester, Dover, Folkestone, Margate, Whitstable, Faversham and the surrounding area, we can safely and legally end your fox problem permanently. Call 01580754839 to book your fox control appointment.
Accreditations
Why Choose Fen Pest Control For Fox Control Kent?
RSPH/BPCA Fully qualified level 2 and 3 technicians
Experts in legal, humane fox control
£10m Public Liability and Employers Liability Insurance Cover For Peace Of Mind
Members of BPCA & NPTA
Fox proofing and prevention offered
Over 90 years combined experience in fox control across Kent & East Sussex
Fast Resolution For Your Fox Problem
For homes and businesses throughout Kent and East Sussex, Fen Pest Control offers effective fox control that will protect your property without causing unnecessary suffering. Where possible, we will try fox deterrents and proofing methods first to get foxes to leave the area.
For high risk properties, such as commercial sites and busy areas where foxes could pose a health and safety issue, or be hurt themselves, we may use legal methods to dispatch foxes. Additionally, if you find a dead fox on your property that died due to natural circumstances or an accident, we can remove it to ensure health and safety and reduce the risk of bacteria or diseases spreading to people, pets or livestock.
Our comprehensive fox control and wildlife management services are valued by homeowners, business leaders and farmers throughout Kent, East Sussex and the surrounding area. Alongside foxes, we can also get rid of moles, squirrels and other wildlife that can cause issues if they gain access to your garden or grounds. If you’re ready to deal with your fox problem, contact us to book your site survey.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Illegal To Kill Foxes In The UK?
While it is legal to kill foxes in the UK, there are only a few methods that you can use. Under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, the Wild Mammals (Protection) Act 1996, and the Hunting Act 2004, you cannot hunt foxes using dogs, although you can use up to two dogs above ground to flush a fox out of its fox hole. You also can’t hurt foxes or cause them extreme fear or unnecessary suffering. As such, shooting or lethal injection are the only two legal methods of killing foxes in the UK, and you will need a license and permission from the landowner to shoot foxes. Fen Pest Control has the necessary licenses and equipment to shoot foxes, and we also use humane traps where required to catch and either relocate or dispatch foxes. As such, you can rest assured that we’ll provide compliant, safe fox control that protects your property and the local habitat.
Are Foxes Territorial?
Foxes are highly territorial, and will defend their territory against anything they view as a threat. Each family group occupies a particular area, and will breed and grow their territory, which means that what starts as a few fox sightings could soon turn into a serious fox problem. Also, since foxes are so territorial, they are unlikely to leave an area on their own, especially if they can find shelter and a reliable food source.
Do Foxes Kill Cats And Other Pets?
It is unusual for foxes to kill adult cats and dogs, as most of them are too large. However, in some cases, especially when food is scarce, they have been known to attack and kill kittens, puppies or smaller cats. Foxes are more commonly an issue for owners of smaller animals, such as rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens and ducks, which foxes will often eat as they are small enough for them to kill quickly but large enough to provide sustenance.
What Time Of Day Are Foxes Most Active?
Foxes are crepuscular, meaning they are most active between dawn and dusk. However, foxes can also be seen during the day, especially in urban areas or during the breeding season, when they often go out looking for food to feed their cubs.
How Do You Get Rid Of Foxes?
The best way to get rid of foxes is to work with professional pest controllers like the team at Fen Pest Control. Our team are RSPH level 2 certified and have access to cutting-edge thermal imaging equipment to quickly find foxes and fox control products that aren’t available to the general public. As such, we can legally and safely get rid of foxes and use fox proofing methods to ensure they don’t return. So, as soon as you see signs of foxes on your property, contact us.
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