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  • The second of the series exploring what foxes are up to in each month of the year. A vulpine calendar of events, if you will.

    FEBRUARY - With the mating season over, the vixen is now starting her 53-day pregnancy and will be busy finalising the location and preparation of her den before the cubs are born. The male foxes, on the other hand, will be taking the month off as they don't have much to do until March. What about the high-pitched screaming though? Does that increase or decrease this month?

    Listen to this episode to hear about what's going on in February in the world of urban foxes and see if it relates to what you've been observing in your garden this month.

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    How to Stop Foxes Digging in Your GardenHow to Discourage Foxes from Making a Den in Your GardenNational Nest Box WeekNest Box for Blue Tits, Great Tits & Sparrows [affiliate link]Nest Box For Robins & Wrens [affiliate link]

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  • The first of a new series of episodes exploring what foxes are up to in each month of the year. A vulpine calendar of events, if you will.

    Did you know that vixens can only get pregnant for 3 days a year? January is peak mating season for foxes, so there's loads of stuff going on! Mates need to be found, dens need to be dug, territories need to be protected. It's all paws on deck this month.

    Listen to this episode to hear about what's gping on in January in the world of urban foxes and see if it relates to what you've been observing in your garden this month.

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    Stop Foxes DiggingStop Foxes DenningStop Foxes PooingTop 10 Fox DeterrentsRSPB Big Garden Birdwatch

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  • Today, I uncover an unexpected issue – foxes' fascination with football goal nets.

    Sharing a tale from South London, I explore how these seemingly innocuous nets become perilous traps for curious foxes, leading to rather serious consequences.

    Drawing from real-life accounts by a wildlife rescue centre, I shed light on the hidden dangers these nets pose to urban wildlife. Join me as I unravel this intriguing issue and its unforeseen impacts, and discover how a simple garden item can pose a grave threat to unsuspecting animals.

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    Wildlife Aid YouTube ChannelVideo: Fox caught in football netVideo: Hedgehog caught in football netVideo: Badger caught in football net

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  • Holes in your garden and soil strewn everywhere, having a family of foxes set up home in your garden can be a messy affair.

    Our back gardens give foxes a multitude of options when it comes to establishing a den (or 'earth'). Common areas include under sheds, decking, offices or summer houses and they're notoriously hard to evict once the vixen has decided where she was to raise her cubs. But foxes always have a Plan B and will know of another den they can run to if the main den is compromised.

    See what you can do to activate this flight response and get foxes to leave your garden.

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    The FOXWatch Ultrasonic DeterrentScoot Fox RepellentPrickle Strips [aff]Motion-activated Wildlife Camera [aff]Episode 006: The Top 5 Fox Deterrents UKHow to evict a fox from a den in your garden

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  • In a slightly different episode than normal, I'm celebrating National Poetry Day by reading the poem The Thought Fox by Ted Hughes.

    A work that links the intimate sighting of a wild fox with inspiration to shift writer's block, I thought looking at this poem, one of Ted Hughes' most famous, would be a great way of combining the world of foxes with a celebration of poetry.

    Looking briefly at Ted Hughes' career, as well as the story behind the poem.

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  • What is your definition of fox deterrent success and what do you hope to achieve by using a fox deterrent in your garden?

    For example, if you want to reduce the amount of holes a fox is digging in your flowerbeds, you're going to be happier quicker than if you want to never see a fox in your garden again.

    Managing your goals and understanding that it takes patience to deter an urban fox from your garden will set you up for success and stop you from being too disappointed if things take slightly longer to improve than you hoped!

    Have a listen to this episode to understand how to set your expectations up for success, avoiding disappointment and why some things you thought were negative could actually turn out to be a positive!

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    The FOXWatch Ultrasonic DeterrentScoot Fox Repellent10 reasons foxes come into your garden (and what to do about it)Dig Stopper Prickle Strips [aff]

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  • Many dog owners are concerned about foxes coming into their garden due to germs, risk of attack and agitation. You want to do something to try and keep foxes away but you naturally don’t want to accidentally upset your dog!

    Using a FoxWatch ultrasonic device is a very popular way of reducing fox visits, but will it have any impact on your dog?

    This is such a common question that this episode is dedicated to providing an answer, which should hopefully put your mind at rest about the situation.

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    The FOXWatch Ultrasonic DeterrentHow to wash fox poo off your dog

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  • If you're a cat owner who wants to deter foxes, but you're worried about accidentally harming your cat in the process, this episode is for you.

    Today's episode looks at some of the symptoms of cats who are feeling stressed because of foxes in the garden, plus how ultrasonic fox deterrents can be used effectively without having any adverse effects.

    There's also a tip at the end on how to encourage reluctant cats to use their cat flaps!

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    The FOXWatch Ultrasonic DeterrentScoot Fox Repellent

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  • Looking at the best products you can use in your garden to discourage foxes and stop them causing so much destruction.

    Decide which ones sound most suitable and use at least two different deterrents to keep foxes away.

    The more a fox instinctively feels unsafe, the less time it will spend in your garden. These deterrents help achieve that.

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    The Top 10 Fox Deterrents UKThe Top 10 Fox Deterrents USAThe Top 10 Fox Deterrents GermanyThe FoxWatch Ultrasonic Fox DeterrentScoot Fox Repellent

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  • Foxes running amok and causing damage in your garden can be frustrating and overwhelming. If you're wondering where to begin with deterring foxes and stopping this bad behaviour, then following the 3 step fox deterrent strategy is a great place to start.

    This simple step-by-step process helps to ensure you make meaningful progress towards protecting your garden from foxes without wasting your time. Find out how you can get started by listening to this episode.

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    Scoot Fox RepellentThe FOXWatch Ultrasonic DeterrentAspectek Predator Eye Pro [aff]DigStopper Prickle Strips [aff]Plastic Wall & Fence Spikes [aff]Motion-activated Wildlife WiFi Camera [aff]10 reasons foxes come into your garden (and what to do about it)Where does the fox get into my garden?What if I have more than one entry point?

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  • Looking out of your window to discover a massive hole in the centre of your lawn, or plants and soil strewn all over your patio, is a horrible sight to behold.

    After you've made an effort in your garden planting bulbs, putting in new plants or cutting your lush green grass, it can be incredibly deflating when a fox comes in and spoils it.

    Find out the 3 main reasons foxes might be digging in your garden and some steps you can take you help reduce the problem.

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    Defenders DigStopper Prickle Strips [aff]Scoot Fox RepellentThe FOXWatch Ultrasonic DeterrentHow to stop foxes digging in your garden

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  • Fox poo is such a problem for some people that it can feel like the fox is doing it on purpose! Of course, they don’t really have a personal vendetta against you, but it’s totally understandable why you might feel that way in the heat of the moment.

    Fox poo actually serves several functions to the fox, so in this episode you'll discover why foxes choose to foul in the most prominent part of your garden and get tips on what you can do to help reduce this very frustrating problem!

    You're actually choosing to listen to a podcast about a fox's toilet habits, so get this badboy turned up loud!

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    The Top 5 tools for cleaning up fox pooScoot Fox RepellentThe FOXWatch Ultrasonic DeterrentHow to wash fox poo off your dog

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  • History lesson alert! The UK house-building boom of the early 1930s was really important in creating what we now recognise as ‘the suburbs’. This period saw the creation of leafy suburbs, drawing foxes in from the country and giving rise to what we now call the 'urban fox population.'

    Have a listen to hear how human expansion in London and the South East inadvertently created an environment that's perfect for foxes to thrive.

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    British Trust for Ornithology Survey – Mammal MonitoringChanges in the distribution of Red Foxes in urban areasThe Top 10 Fox Deterrents

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  • The very first episode of the Fox Repellent Expert podcast. I talk about my history with urban foxes and what led me to set up foxrepellentexpert.com as a resource for people who want effective fox deterrent information. I also discuss my reasons for starting this podcast and what I hope to achieve in future episodes. Read show notes here https://foxrepellentexpert.com/episode1

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