Foxes, and how to get rid

[vladi]

If people were diligent about not leaving food items out where it is accessible, then we wouldn't have as big a fox problem. Foxes raid trash bins for food and leave rubbish strewn on the pavement. 
Other European cities have strict rules on disposal of edibles and they dont have a fox problem

[jazzer]

I expressed my experience, if you don't like it, well that's your choice.

They crap on the lawn, it has to be cleared up otherwise blue bottles come on it and spread germs. It's disgusting. 

Edited Thursday at 21:21 by jazzer

[Sue]

17 hours ago, Jenijenjen said:

I know an instance where the foxes quickly learned how to avoid such devices. 

Yes, they are intelligent ❤️

11 hours ago, jazzer said:

I expressed my experience, if you don't like it, well that's your choice.

They crap on the lawn, it has to be cleared up otherwise blue bottles come on it and spread germs. It's disgusting. 

Various methods of deterring the foxes (aka stopping them coming and crapping on your lawn) have been suggested in this thread.

If you don't want to try them, and prefer to keep clearing up the crap and complaining about it, well that's YOUR choice 🙄

[jazzer]

FHS, not complaining, explaining why I think foxes are a pest. 

We appear to disagree on lots of things, and we're poles apart. 

Edited Friday at 14:15 by jazzer

[Forest Hill Climber]

On 10/07/2025 at 16:24, TWB Cat Sitter said:

You keep insisting that you're "just stating facts", but so far, most of what you've shared isn't fact - it's just your personal opinion, framed with hostility. 

Foxes aren't classified as "vermin" in the UK. They're wild animals protected under the Animal Welfare Act & the Wildlife & Countryside Act . & Yes, they do play a vital role in controlling rodent population.

The more you double down on insults & misinformation, the more you discredit your own argument. It's possible to be fed up & still informed. Take the information provided to you & do something about it.

BTW culling doesn't even work.

 Why wouldn't culling work for foxes and squirrels? 

[jazzer]

On 10/07/2025 at 13:36, Sue said:

 

I see more dog mess on the streets round here than anything produced by foxes.

Nope, that's not the dogs fault, rather the owner who can't be bothered to train or clear up after their pet dog

On 10/07/2025 at 16:24, TWB Cat Sitter said:

You keep insisting that you're "just stating facts", but so far, most of what you've shared isn't fact - it's just your personal opinion, framed with hostility. 

Foxes aren't classified as "vermin" in the UK. They're wild animals protected under the Animal Welfare Act & the Wildlife & Countryside Act . & Yes, they do play a vital role in controlling rodent population.

The more you double down on insults & misinformation, the more you discredit your own argument. It's possible to be fed up & still informed. Take the information provided to you & do something about it.

BTW culling doesn't even work.

Don't need teaching.

No hostility here, just responding to people who see no wrong in these pests

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

The fragrant Nancy Birtwhistle advises this spray on site of urine/faeces to deter canines:

200ml water

50ml vinegar

30 drops peppermint extract or oil

Put in spray bottle, use daily for a week.