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The Fox (Vulpes vulpes) is a member of the canine family and resembles a small dog in appearance, with reddish fur and usually a white tip to the tail. They are commonly found throughout Scotland and England in a wide variety of habitats including moorland, woodland, farmland, urban and suburban areas.

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The Key Facts About Foxes…

Foxes-Vulpes-vulpes-Pest-Solutions-Pest-Control Foxes are distributed throughout Europe and much of Asia, North America and North Africa. Commonly found throughout Scotland in a wide variety of habitats including moorland, woodland, farmland, urban and suburban areas.

It is in some urban areas where the fox reaches its highest population density. This is due to plentiful supplies of food found in our household waste. This close dependency on mankind in city environments has lead to foxes becoming bolder in their behaviour as their fear of humans diminishes making them a serious pest.

Foxes are nocturnal, and hence mainly spotted at night. However, it is not unheard of to see them during the daytime, especially if there are any loud disturbances near their den. Fox (Vulpes vulpes). They build dens in soft ground such as railway embankments, but will also use dens under garden sheds, garages and sometimes the sub-floor of houses.

Fox (Vulpes vulpes) Significance of Control

Many of the complaints made about Foxes are that they cause a nuisance rather than cause serious damage. These complaints include excessive noise, digging in gardens or allotments and interference with bins and rubbish bags.

Complaints of damage by foxes in often related to the taking of livestock, game birds, poultry and domestic pets such as rabbits and guinea pigs. A fox will sometimes kill large numbers of poultry or other managed birds should it gain access to their enclosure, even though it does not intend to eat them. This gratuitous killing earns the fox (Vulpes vulpes) a reputation as a pest and encourages people to take action against them.

Some people may be distressed to see what they regard as a wild animal in close proximity to their homes but foxes rarely make unprovoked attacks on humans, although some are reported in the press.

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Common Fox Control Questions & Tips

No matter what pest you may have an issue or wish to protect your home or business against, Pest Solutions are here to help.

  • Why are foxes considered pests in urban or rural areas?

    Foxes are considered pests when they dig in gardens, disturb rubbish, or kill poultry and small pets. In rural settings, they may attack lambs or game birds, and in towns, they often create conflict by scavenging waste and nesting under sheds. They can also disturb the peace in local areas by their loud, high pitched vocalisations.

  • Is it legal to control foxes in the UK?

    Yes, foxes can be controlled in the UK. It is important to remember that any method used must be humane in accordance to official legislation namely the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and the Animal Welfare Act 2006.

  • Can foxes spread diseases to humans or pets?

    Foxes are known to carry diseases and parasites which can potentially be transmitted to pets and human beings. Some known ones with varying degrees of occurrence include: Mange, Toxoplasmosis, Rabies and Roundworm.

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