The urban Fox is a common pest. Many of us hear their howls in the night and it is common to find our bins overturned with rubbish dragged out and scattered across backyards and gardens – all carried out by foxes in the search of food. The fox is a smart and versatile animal with the ability to adapt to the various elements which the urban environment presents.
Although foxes do carry diseases and bacteria due to their travels in unhygienic areas such as bins and waste areas – they are not as much of a threat to our health in this respect as a pest like a rat would be, as the fox is not living in our home or spreading its germs upon areas we interact with regularly. Foxes are more of a nuisance and can be difficult to discourage and get rid of and can end up costing you time and money by damaging property and land.
Often the main course of action for getting rid of a fox is prevention rather than termination. We are experienced and fully qualified in dealing with a variety of fox infestations – even if it is just one fox or an entire family, living near or within your property and grounds, get in touch and we will assess and advise the best methods of fox prevention or carry out pest control measures for you. Due to foxes becoming more and more common in urban areas there has been an increase in them being less deterred by the presence of people and it has been known for foxes to attack pets such as cats or dogs – not only endangering the life and wellbeing of your beloved family pet but leading to all sorts of vet bills and treatments that could be avoided if you let JWL Pest Control deal with the problem for you. Foxes can also put building structures at risk by digging tunnels in the ground making it structurally unsound and weak – leading to sheds, garages and outbuildings becoming unsafe and potentially collapsing.
Due to foxes becoming more and more common in urban areas there has been an increase in them being less deterred by the presence of people and it has been known for foxes to attack pets such as cats or dogs – not only endangering the life and wellbeing of your beloved family pet but leading to all sorts of vet bills and treatments that could be avoided if you let JWL Pest Control deal with the problem for you. Foxes can also put building structures at risk by digging tunnels in the ground making it structurally unsound and weak – leading to sheds, garages and outbuildings becoming unsafe and potentially collapsing.
Common signs to look out for that will indicate if you have a fox’s earth on your property or if your grounds are regularly visited by foxes are: A pungent musky smell coming from your garden, trampled plants and dug up flower beds are to be looked out for. Although the fox is generally a docile animal and would not usually attack unless provoked, you cannot look upon them as friendly dogs either – they won’t go out their way to do you harm but if you need foxes dealt with, it is best to call us. Foxes are also protected under the Animal welfare act 2006 and therefore, trapping should only be carried out by a trained professional service like us – anyone found to be needlessly poisoning or harming these animals would face prosecution.
JWL are trained professionals in the treatment and removal of foxes in and around the city of Glasgow and surrounding areas and should be your first point of contact should you want a fox or infestation of foxes dealt with.
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