Keeping foxes away from pet rabbits will ensure their safety and well-being, and it is important to know the best practices for getting rid of foxes from your garden. Perhaps surprisingly, domestic cats spread more diseases than foxes do; however, foxes can suffer from mange and spread diseases like toxoplasmosis and Toxocara through their faeces. When detected, the device sends out a short ultrasonic sound that only the fox can hear, scaring it off from the territory. Place these around entranceways to keep the fox from entering in the first place. Ultrasonic fox deterrents are very convenient as they are easy to set up and then only need you to keep an eye on the battery level. However, they do have a limited field of operation and can take up to two weeks before you see any change. You often have to adjust the settings and try different frequencies too find one that works too.

Feeling a little annoyed, but undeterred ourselves, we set about spraying all over again, but this time we made sure to keep applying the Scoot fox repellent every evening. This time it worked wonders, and after two weeks of my friend spraying, he stopped and hasn’t had any problems since.You’ll see below that the recommended fox deterrents are targeting the fox’s sense of territory, they are not doing anything that will impact upon your cat. Foxes are also creatures of habit and they get concerned if something changes in their environment. So if you’ve ever left a child’s toy out overnight, or put out seasonal garden furniture and wondered why it’s been pood, peed or chewed on, that’s the reason. The fox has noticed something different in the garden and is trying to establish dominance by putting its scent all over it. This scent repellent is a great option when you are dealing with a lot of fouling and dropping in your garden. The product works by creating an unpleasant smell that marks the original scent of the fox, deterring it from keeping the territory.

The device is simple to install, just combine the head, pole, and ground spike together. Place the spike into the earth somewhere near where the fox enters the garden or where they foul/mark their territory. Another damage that’s associated with foxes is the establishment of dens. They will settle in basements, crawl spaces and other similar places if they get the chance, this is common in more built-up urban areas than you would think. A typical day in the life of a fox is dominated by scent-marking its territory (pooing and urinating) and generally doing the rounds ensuring rival foxes are not trying to take over. Spraying Scoot Fox Repellent around your garden disrupts a fox’s sense of well-being because it creates a false scent-mark that covers up the fox’s scent.We talked earlier about foxes feeling threatened if another fox tries to muscle in on its patch and a deterrent that takes advantage of this is Scoot Fox Repellent. The banning of Renardine and Rencoco was lamented by many who believed the products to be the best fox repellents on the market. At the moment, the fox coming into your particular garden probably feels very comfortable and content in its surroundings.

This style of fox repellant is very versatile, being quite easy to cut into the desired shape with scissors, or to be connected with other strips to cover larger surfaces. I personally hooked a few together to cover a good-sized area I’d just planted seeds in and it took very little preparation or messing around, something I was very happy about. Radio 4 was found to be successful because it’s a conversational station, giving the impression that humans are in the area and causing foxes to keep away. Music stations were tested but didn’t have a deterrent effect. Wherever you decide to set it up, the sensor will then detect any animals coming within an 80 degree arc in front of it, with a maximum range of around 23ft, although using it this way will drain the batteries more so than on a less sensitive setting.Installing the device is a breeze, simply stake it into the ground or even plant it into a flower pot. Point it in the direction you want and let it deter unwanted visitors. The device relies on 3 AA batteries, which you’ll have to buy separately. It has a coverage of up to 32ft away so it’s perfect for large open areas and benefits from a variety of frequencies and this eliminates the need for adjustment dials. The set we looked at came in a pair, allowing you to place each at a convenient location and you can buy as many pairs as necessary, depending on the size of your garden. The product requires little to no maintenance; just replace the batteries after every couple of months and it’s good.