Urban foxes

There are a number of steps you can take to help prevent fox activity in your area. They include:

• remove potential food sources
• keep rubbish in bins - closed wheelie bins are fox proof
• don't leave bagged rubbish outside
• remove piles of garden clippings
• fill gaps under garden sheds (a fox can squeeze under a 10cm or 4 inch gap and like to shelter under sheds)
• only leave bird food in bird food dispensers
• protect small pets like rabbits and guinea pigs in sturdy hutches (chicken wire isn't strong enough to keep foxes out, use strong welded mesh instead)
• tidy up an overgrown garden
• repair any damaged air bricks (don't block them up - houses need ventilation)

For further information you can contact The Fox Project who will be able to provide advice on fox deterrent.

The Fox Project contacts

• mobile ambulance 01892 731 565
  • 9am to 9pm daily
  • if calling outside these hours, contact the RSPCA on 0300 1234 999
• admin office 01892 824 111
  • Monday and Tuesday, 9am until noon
  • Wednesday, 2pm until 5pm
  • Thursday and Friday, 9am until 3pm
• email fox@foxproject.org.uk

(find out about call charges)

Page last updated: 14 July 2020