Humane Fox Control In Scunthorpe And The Surrounding Area
Foxes are beautiful wild animals, but they can be a menace when they come into close proximity to humans.
In the countryside, where foxes are commonly found, they often harm livestock and can cause a disturbance.
Over recent years, fox populations have started to move from the countryside into more urban environments, causing even more issues for humans in towns and cities.
Although they’re more active at night, foxes can cause a nuisance at all times of the day.
As Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Hull, Doncaster and North Lincolnshire, the areas Briarquest covers, are a combination of countryside and urban areas, we deal with a lot of fox problems.
Our team use humane traps to catch foxes and remove them to a remote area where they’re less likely to cause issues. In some cases, we might need to explore our options to find the right solution.
Once we’ve removed the foxes, we can provide advice and pest proofing solutions to keep other foxes from entering your property.
To find out more about our fox control services and other wildlife management solutions, call 01724 376330 today.
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Issues Caused By Foxes
Foxes might seem like cute wildlife, but they are natural predators and can cause issues when they live in close proximity to humans. Some common fox problems many homeowners and businesses throughout Scunthorpe experience include:
- Noise: Foxes can cause a lot of noise, especially during the mating season, when you’ll hear foxes fighting or mating, and when the cubs are born, they can be noisy and often yelp when they’re in distress.
- Mess: Urban foxes often become expert scavengers and will break into rubbish bins in search of food waste, which can make a mess and cause other pests, such as rats and mice, to enter the area. In rural areas, foxes can break into barns and storage areas in search of food sources, causing extensive damage.
- Animal Deaths: Foxes can cause issues for farms with livestock, particularly birds such as chickens and ducks, and even homes with small pets like rabbits and guinea pigs, as they can dig into cages or pens and kill animals for food. There have even been occasional reports of foxes causing harm to cats and small dogs, so pet owners need to be particularly vigilant.
- Health Hazards: While there is a limited risk of rabies and other diseases from foxes in the UK, they do carry parasites, such as fleas and ticks, which can cause a health hazard.
If you notice foxes moving into your area, then you need Briarquest. Our team can help to discourage foxes using humane deterrents and, if necessary, use live traps to catch and relocate them. Contact us to find out more about our fox control methods.
Why Choose Briarquest To Remove And Prevent Foxes?
Foxes might be irritating and destructive, but they’re still a key part of our ecosystem and the local habitat. The red fox is the species found in the UK, and they are our only wild member of the dog family.
Because foxes are sentient mammals that can feel pain, you need to find a pest control company that will use humane fox control methods to safely and effectively remove the foxes without causing them unnecessary suffering.
At Briarquest, we’ve worked on residential and commercial fox control projects, removing foxes from a range of properties, so we know how to find and remove foxes effectively from farms, homes and gardens to limit the problems caused by these common vermin.
Our treatment methods are safe and don’t cause suffering to the foxes or any non-target species in the area.
Briarquest is a local team of experienced pest controllers based in North East Lincolnshire who can quickly respond to fox control callouts and ensure your property is properly secured against these scavenging pests.
As soon as one fox is in your area, more will follow, and if they start breeding, they can become destructive. Call us on 01724 376330 to book fast, effective fox control that will protect your property and reduce disturbances from pest foxes.