If you have foxes under your deck you’re probably wondering how to get rid of them. Unfortunately there’s no easy answer. Foxes are cunning and resourceful animals and they will take advantage of any opportunity to find food and shelter.
The best way to get rid of foxes is to make your property less attractive to them. Remove any food sources such as garbage pet food and bird seed. Keep your yard clean and free of debris. Trim back any bushes or trees that provide cover for foxes.
If you have a fence make sure it’s in good repair and that there are no gaps or holes. Foxes can dig so bury the fence at least a foot deep.
If you have a deck make sure it’s in good repair and that there are no gaps or holes. Foxes can dig so bury the fence at least a foot deep. You may also want to install a motion-activated sprinkler system to deter foxes from coming onto your property.
If you have a garden make sure it’s fenced in and that the fence is buried at least a foot deep.
If you have pets keep them indoors or in a fenced area. Foxes can be aggressive and they may attack pets if they feel threatened.
If you see a fox on your property make loud noises and try to scare it off. Foxes are generally shy around humans and they will usually only stay if they feel safe.
If you have tried all of these things and you still have foxes on your property you may need to call a professional wildlife control company. They will be able to help you get rid of the foxes in a safe and humane way.
How do you get rid of foxes from your property?
Answer 1: You can get rid of foxes by removing their food sources making your property unattractive to them and/or repelling and/or trapping them.
What do foxes eat?
Answer 2: Foxes are opportunistic eaters and will eat just about anything but prefer small mammals such as rodents and rabbits.
What attracts foxes to your property?
Answer 3: Foxes are attracted to properties with dense vegetation plenty of cover and a food source.
How can you make your property unattractive to foxes?
Answer 4: You can make your property unattractive to foxes by removing their food sources making it less dense and vegetated and/or by repelling them.
What is the best way to remove a fox’s food source?
Answer 5: The best way to remove a fox’s food source is to eliminate their prey.
This can be done by trapping and/or removing rodents and rabbits from your property.
How can you trap a fox?
Answer 6: You can trap a fox by using a live trap baited with a small mammal or poultry.
How can you repel foxes?
Answer 7: There are a number of ways to repel foxes including using commercial repellents noise makers and motion-activated sprinklers.
What is the best way to get rid of a fox?
Answer 8: The best way to get rid of a fox is to remove the animal from your property using a live trap.
What if I can’t trap the fox?
Answer 9: If you cannot trap the fox you can try repelling it with commercial repellents noise makers and motion-activated sprinklers.
Will a fox attack my pet?
Answer 10: While foxes typically will not attack humans or large animals they may attack small pets such as rodents rabbits and chickens.
Is it legal to kill a fox?
Answer 11: It is only legal to kill a fox if it is causing damage to your property or if it is posing a threat to human safety.
How can I tell if a fox is on my property?
Answer 12: You may be able to see foxes on your property during the day or at night.
You may also see tracks scat or damage to your property.
What should I do if I see a fox on my property?
Answer 13: If you see a fox on your property the best thing to do is to try to scare it off by making loud noises or spraying it with water.
What should I do if a fox is attacking my pet?
Answer 14: If a fox is attacking your pet try to scare it off by making loud noises or spraying it with water.
If that does not work you may need to call animal control for assistance.
I think there is a fox living under my deck.
What should I do?
Answer 15: If you think there is a fox living under your deck you can try to scare it off by making loud noises or spraying it with water.
You may also need to call animal control for assistance.
