They would fit right in a James Bond movie, tunneling and climbing their way into a guarded compound.Don't expect instant success, you can foil their plans in a variety of ways.The best plans usually take several tries until you discover what works.A well-maintained electric fence is the closest thing to an all-purpose solution.
Step 1: You should make your land less attractive.
It's a game of percentages.Every step you take will reduce the number of infiltrators, but there's no magic bullet that will stop all of them.Clear all food scraps and enclose compost is an important first step that will give foxes less reason to approach in the first place.Don't drink standing water at night.Don't use blood, bone, or fish asfertilizers.Instead of leaving it on the plant, gather excess fruit and vegetables.Shoes and other small objects can be kept inside.They like to play with these.
Step 2: There are spaces that could turn into a den.
Make sure there are no animals living there.It is illegal to wall them in to die.
Step 3: It's up to you to choose a deterrent.
scent-based products confuse the fox and prevent it from marking your land as its own territory.If you can't find a fox spray, look for one that's specifically for dogs.You might need to try a few to find one that works for your animals.If the second one you buy is different, check the ingredient list.As the fox has to eat it, it's less effective.
Step 4: Apply it strategically.
When a fox is next to the hen house or your prize vegetables, Repellent can't stop it.If you mix sand and sawdust with it, you can apply it directly to the scat.If the territory is cleared, the scat may be left in the open to mark it.Children should be protected from diseases if they play in the area.The soil should be applied above buried food, compost, or dead pets.You can apply to the suspected entry points on your land.
Step 5: Good-tasting food should be left out.
A fox may not want to visit again if it has an unpleasant experience eating in your yard.Leave out food scraps that are covered in hot sauce or bittering agents.
Step 6: Place male urine around the perimeter.
Human or predator urine can be found in a garden store.Some people have reported success with this, it works best for deterring prey animals.Results will vary depending on how desirable your land is.
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Many livestock owners use guard dogs or guinea fowl to scare away predatory animals.If you can tolerate the noise, these can be used to chase off foxes.
Step 8: Try scare products.
Many products are marketed to the frustrated gardener.Users give a wide range of reviews for most.It's possible that a product has worked for your neighbors.Devices that squirt water when an animal approaches are common examples.There are devices that make a loud noise.There are devices that illuminate the fox.
Step 9: Steel mesh can be used as fencing.
The bottom 2 feet of the fence should be made up of Hardware cloth or welded wire mesh.The fox can't tear through the mesh with his teeth.Use two layers of mesh for extra protection.
Step 10: To prevent digging, bury an L-shaped fence.
Foxes are great diggers.If the soil is loose or sandy, bury the wire barrier up to 12 inches (30 cm) deep.Extending the mesh at a 90o angle will prevent the fox from finding a way past if it digs downward.To make digging even harder, weigh down the horizontal layer with bricks or rubble before covering it with soil.
Step 11: Don't jump and climb.
A large fox can jump.An ordinary fence should be at least 6 feet high.If you bend the top of the fence outward to form a long overhang, you can get away with as little as 5 ft.An overhang that bends outward at a 45o angle can be used.
Step 12: Consider fencing that is electric.
It is one of the most effective ways to stop the fox.Before trying to jump or climb a fence, mammals look at it.If they come into contact with an electric wire, the shock will usually discourage them from trying.For the best results, run three wires: one at fox head height, one along the top, and one in the middle.You'll need an enervyr that can produce up to 7,000 volts.You can risk building a lower fence by discouraging most jumpers.To prevent accidental death, the lowest electric wire should be at least 6 inches off the ground.Small mammals are usually okay.Electric fences should not be used in areas with young children.The electric wire needs to be connected to the ground in order for the fox to get a shock.If your fence isn't grounded, run a ground wire about 2.5 cm apart from the middle and upper wires.Use electric nets.
Step 13: Make sure the floor is secured.
Foxes can tear or squeeze through small holes.Wooden floor: use thick wood and place a layer of hardware cloth underneath it.There is a dirt floor with a wall of 12" or smaller wire mesh or hardware cloth around the perimeter.The wall should be extended outward so the fox can't dig under it.
Step 14: Chicken wire and holes should be covered with a cloth.
Chicken wire can be chewed through by animals.It can be covered with galvanized steel hardware cloth or mesh with small holes.It's a good idea to check for holes in the walls and floor every now and then.It is secure with construction staplers.A small hole could be torn to make a larger one, or as the entry point for a smaller predator.The edge of loose boards are a weak point in construction.
Step 15: There are multiple bolts to install.
A twist catch and other simple locks can be operated by a fox.Use bolts to secure them.If one of your animals breaks or someone makes a mistake while locking it, install two or more locks.
Step 16: Birds are given a high roost.
If you're protecting birds, give them a perch at the top of the coop.This may not stop a fox completely, but it could give you time to respond to a commotion.
Step 17: Wait until the kits are mature.
If a fox is raising a family in your yard, you should allow it to stay until it's old enough to travel.They should be able to leave at nine weeks old.It happens in the late spring or early summer.The kits are probably around four or five weeks old when you first see them.You should give them another month to leave.
Step 18: Blocks entrances with repellent.
The majority of the dens are in enclosed spaces.Put rags or straw in the path of the entrance.Don't block the fox's access by piling it high.
Step 19: It's necessary to replace daily.
The den should be moved out of the way frequently if there are foxes living there.If necessary, check daily and replace with fresh spray.
Step 20: Once the foxes have left, block permanently.
If the entrances are still blocking after two days, the foxes have moved on.The entrance should be blocked with bricks or cinder blocks.