Badgers in County Londonderry

Badgers have become more prevalent in urban areas of the UK as they grow in number and their environments and habitats are being transformed. Badgers are legally safeguarded under the Protection of Badgers Act, which means it is a criminal offense to kill or injure badgers. You are also forbidden from damaging their setts, which means both demolishing them and blocking badgers from being able to access them.

However, badgers continue to be a frequent nuisance pest. They might cause damage to lawns or fencing as they forage for food. While it is illegal to use pesticides or other means to attempt to get rid of badgers from your garden, there are a few lawful and humane alternatives to discourage badgers. The simplest choice is simply to try and take out their food source, which will usually mean they don’t bother travelling to your garden. If they’re overturning and eating from bins, simply close them firmly with elastic wire. Additional deterrent options include motion triggered ultrasonic noise systems.

If you have a severe badger issue in your garden, professional pest control companies can offer you guidance on the probable method of access that the badger is using. They are able to in addition install safe and legal deterrents to help control the badgers. The Badger Trust should be contacted as they operate local groups which may have detailed guidance about badgers in your area.