Badgers in East Sussex

Badgers are becoming more common in cities of the UK as they increase in number and their environments and habitats are being transformed. Badgers are legally safeguarded under the Protection of Badgers Act, which means it is an offense to kill or harm a badger. You are also forbidden from disrupting their setts, which means both removing them and stopping badgers from accessing them.

However, badgers are a frequent nuisance pest. They could cause damage to lawns or fencing as they forage for food. Although it is unlawful to use pesticides or other means to attempt to remove badgers from your garden, there are several legal and humane options to prevent badgers. The best choice is simply to try to take out their food source, which will commonly mean they don’t bother going to your garden. If they are overturning and eating from bins, simply shut them safely with elastic wire. Other deterrent options include motion activated ultrasonic noise devices.

If you have a significant badger problem in your garden, experienced pest control companies will offer you guidance on the probable method of entry that the badger is using. 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 organisations which could offer specific help and advice about badgers in your area.