Badgers in North Yorkshire

Badgers are becoming more widespread in urban areas of the UK as they grow in number and their environments and habitats are being altered. Badgers are lawfully protected under the Protection of Badgers Act, which means it is an offense to kill or injure a badger. You are also forbidden from disrupting their setts, which means both removing them and preventing badgers from being able to access them.

However, badgers continue to be a frequent nuisance pest. They can cause damage to lawns or fencing as they forage for food. Although it is against the law to utilise pesticides or other methods to attempt to eradicate badgers from your garden, there are a few legal and humane methods to prevent badgers. The least complicated method is just to attempt to remove their food source, which will often mean they don’t bother visiting your garden. If they’re overturning and eating from bins, simply shut them securely with elastic cord. Alternative deterrent solutions include motion triggered ultrasonic noise systems.

If you have a significant badger issue in your garden, specialist pest control companies will offer you advice on the likely method of entry that the badger is making use of. They are able to in addition install safe and legal deterrents to help control the badgers. The Badger Trust should in addition be contacted as they operate local organisations that could have specific help and advice about badgers locally.