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How do I get rid of foxes permanently? ›

Keeping foxes away can be as easy as sprinkling some chilli pepper. Boil the chilli pepper and garlic with some water, then mix it in a blender. Spray the mixture anywhere in your garden that you have noticed fox holes or fox marks, The chilli pepper produces a potent smell that will repel foxes.

Generally, there's not anything to worry about when foxes choose to live in our yards. I'm assuming this is a red fox, our most common and widespread species here in North America. While they are our largest fox species, they are actually much smaller than they look.

Predators. Young red foxes are primarily preyed upon by eagles and coyotes. Mature red foxes can be attacked by larger animals, including bears, wolves and mountain lions. Humans are the most significant predator of adult foxes, who are often hunted for fur or killed because they are considered pests.

The experts advise that you will need some citronella, peppermint oil, chili powder, cayenne pepper, garlic, and citrus peel - all of which are scents that will seriously put off foxes from entering your garden.

Foxes are afraid of people, loud noises, flashing lights and sudden movements. If you come across a fox, you can yell at it or throw something in its direction to scare them away. There are also ultrasonic devices, available for sale that emit a high-pitch noise that only animals can hear.

Try providing root veggies like yams and potatoes. They usually don't go after gardens, but sometimes they can dig up these types of plants if you have them. Foxes eat a wide variety of things, including mushrooms, frogs, birds, and small rodents. They also enjoy salted peanuts and cheese.

Apply this to areas of your garden where you have spotted a fox or two. You could also add citrus peels and coffee grounds near entrance points in your garden to keep foxes at bay.

Mothballs are frequently suggested as wildlife deterrents in both indoor and outdoor areas. These solutions are ineffective, dangerous to humans and pets, and illegal in some cases.

Foxes don't like strong aromas such as white vinegar and cayenne pepper. Chillies and garlic are also known to repel foxes.

Does human urine deter foxes? ›

The strong scent from human male urine (and only male urine) masks a male fox's pungent scent, and can often force them out. But you can buy urea-based products that do the same job (and won't upset your cat). The best can be expensive, so ask at a garden centre, or seek advice from the National Fox Welfare Society.

If a fox enters your yard, it may have a message about your home life. Your home is your “territory,” so when a fox enters it, it might represent the state of your domestic situation. Was the fox content or playful, or were you delighted to see it? If so, it's a sign that your home life is peaceful, loving, and secure.

If you see a fox outside during the day, it's no cause for alarm. It will likely run away if it sees you. If it doesn't, it has probably learned to associate people with food, likely because someone has fed it, and it may exhibit a boldness or even approach you. You should never feed, approach or chase foxes.

Gardens with chickens or rabbits, or bird food, accessible bins, and crops will be particularly appealing. You can use certain smells to deter foxes, they are reported to dislike the smell of chilli peppers and garlic so try infusing in boiling water and spraying around your garden as a fox repellent.

1080 is an odourless, tasteless white powder that has a special dye added for identification of the toxin. It is used for poisoning of foxes by incorporating it into fresh, dried or processed meat baits.

Mothballs are frequently suggested as wildlife deterrents in both indoor and outdoor areas. These solutions are ineffective, dangerous to humans and pets, and illegal in some cases.

However, it might comfort you to know foxes really do not kill all the chickens just for fun. They can only eat one or two at night, but they are worried the chickens might not be there the next day. So, they kill them all with the intent to come back and eat them later.