Some people love foxes, while others loathe them, but ultimately they can enter gardens as and when they please, meaning Britons should get used to them to some extent.
However, if they are causing a real nuisance, Sam Jenkinson, garden building expert at Tiger, has recommended using natural repellents.
The expert explained: “Foxes have an incredible sense of smell, meaning odour repellents are a great way to deter them.
“Foxes are known to dislike the smell of chilli and garlic, so one way to keep them away is to create a natural fox repellent by infusing them in boiling water and spraying the solution around the garden.
“Foxes are also known to strongly dislike the scent of coffee or citrus fruits, so leaving leftover coffee grounds or citrus peel around the garden is another good trick.”
Citrus fruits can be purchased singularly for around 19p meaning using them to deter animals is an affordable method.
The garden expert also recommended removing any potential food sources as this is one of the most common reasons why foxes enter gardens in the first place.
This includes securing bins with a sturdy lid, or even using a lockable bin to keep them secure and avoiding putting rubbish out in plastic bags.
The pro added: “Bird feeders must also be kept elevated at least five feet off the ground, and away from shrubs or trees so they are out of reach for foxes.
“If you grow your fruit and vegetables, make sure crops are well protected with fruit cages and promptly clear away any fallen fruit or seed spillages and if you have pets, feed them indoors and regularly clean up any mess left behind by them.
“Foxes are excellent climbers and can squeeze through small gaps, so check your garden for any potential access points such as cracks in walls or fences and block them up with mesh netting or other materials.
“If you know that foxes have been accessing your garden, monitor them for a few days to see where they are getting in to help identify which areas need to be sealed off as foxes can also jump very high.”
Another reason the animals will enter gardens is to find shelter, with foxes often digging their dens under sheds or decking.
Check to see if the den is being used and once you are sure the area of free of foxes, block up any areas under sheds and decking.
Also, the expert advised making sure any garage, greenhouse and shed doors are closed at all times.
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