2018年4月11日 · The fox den is roughly ten feet from her front door and she’s concerned about her family and pets. So she reached out to us for advice on what she should do. As our naturalist and author of the book Attracting Birds, Butterflies and Other Backyard Wildlife, these kinds of questions usually get sent my way. Since many of you out there might ...

2025年3月4日 · The red fox is found in a wide range of vegetation, mostly open woodlands and abandoned farms. It’s reddish with black legs, and a white-tipped tail. They’re usually about 8 to 15 pounds and several feet long. The gray fox is a similar but different species that prefers deciduous forests.

2022年11月6日 · Foxes hate the smell of fox urine, of garlic and chilli peppers. Spray these scents around your yard and they will be put off from entering. Bear in mind that you'll have to repeat the process regularly because once the smells have faded, the foxes will be back.

Seeing a fox in your backyard can be alarming at first, but there are several steps you can take to handle the situation safely and humanely. Foxes are opportunistic animals that are drawn to areas with ample food and shelter.

2024年5月8日 · To get rid of foxes, homeowners will first need to know how to identify their dens. Removing any accessible food from a yard, such as waste in a trash can, can deter foxes from a yard. Since...

2024年5月20日 · One of the best ways to prevent foxes from hunting for food in your yard is to either remove or secure potential food sources as best as you can. Keep garbage cans secure with lids completely on them, and pick up any fallen fruit from trees and bushes. Avoid leaving pet food outside, and consider feeding your pets indoors only.

2022年7月13日 · What exactly attracts foxes to your yard, and how can you stop it? Garbage cans, compost, left-out dog or cat food, chickens, and rodents all attract foxes to your yard. Foxes are also attracted to shelter such as the space under your porch or shed and seek out any water sources within your yard.

2024年8月2日 · If a fox is pestering your pets or poultry, digging holes in your yard or behaving worrisomely, we’ve got you covered. These eight expert-approved humane and safe strategies will help evict these intruders for good.

Find out what to do if a fox visits your yard. Learn when a fox needs to be rescued or when it should be left alone.

2025年3月10日 · If you see a fox in your yard, use several motion-activated water sprinklers and place them in fox prone areas such as under a deck or near a garden. The sprinkler will spray the fox every time it enters the area, which will deter the animal.