Badgers in Oxfordshire

Badgers are becoming more widespread in towns of the United Kingdom as they increase in number and their environments and habitats are being changed. Badgers are legally safeguarded under the Protection of Badgers Act, which means it is a criminal offense to kill or harm badgers. You are also forbidden from disrupting their setts, which means both removing them and blocking badgers from being able to access them.

However, badgers continue to be a common nuisance pest. They might cause damage to lawns or fencing as they forage for food. While it is illegal to utilise pesticides or other methods to attempt to get rid of badgers from your garden, there are a few lawful and humane techniques to deter badgers. The simplest method is just to attempt to get rid of their food source, which will ordinarily mean they don’t bother going to your garden. If they are overturning and eating from bins, simply shut them safely with elastic cable. Additional deterrent products include movement activated ultrasonic noise systems.

If you have a serious badger problem in your garden, professional pest control companies can offer you advice on the likely method of entry that the badger is making use of. They can in addition install safe and legal deterrents to help control the badgers. The Badger Trust should also be contacted as they operate local groups that could offer specific help and advice about badgers in your area.