Badgers in East Lothian

Badgers have become more established in cities of the UK as they increase in number and their environments and habitats are being altered. Badgers are legally protected under the Protection of Badgers Act, which means it is an offense to kill or harm badgers. You are also forbidden from damaging their setts, which means both removing them and preventing badgers from being able to access them.

However, badgers remain a frequent nuisance pest. They may damage lawns or fencing as they forage for food. While it is illegal to utilise pesticides or other means to try to eradicate badgers from your back garden, there are a few legal and humane alternatives to discourage badgers. The least complicated option is just to try and take out their food source, which will ordinarily mean they don’t bother travelling to your garden. If they’re overturning and eating from bins, simply shut them securely with elastic cable. Other deterrent solutions include movement activated ultrasonic noise devices.

If you have a serious badger issue in your garden, specialist pest control companies may offer you guidance on the probable method of entry that the badger is making use of. They can also install safe and legal deterrents to help control the badgers. The Badger Trust should in addition be contacted as they run local organisations which might have detailed advice about badgers locally.