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Badgers have become more widespread in urban areas of the United Kingdom as they grow in number and their environments and habitats are being changed. 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 prohibited from disrupting their setts, which means both removing them and stopping badgers from accessing them.
However, badgers remain a frequent nuisance pest. They will damage lawns or fencing as they forage for food. While it is against the law to use pesticides or other methods to attempt to remove badgers from your garden, there are a few legal and humane techniques to discourage badgers. The easiest choice is simply to try and remove their food source, which will generally mean they don’t bother visiting your garden. If they are overturning and eating from bins, simply shut them safely with elastic cord. Alternative deterrent options include movement triggered ultrasonic sound systems.
If you have a severe badger issue in your garden, professional pest control companies may offer you advice on the probable method of entry that the badger is making use of. They are able to additionally install safe and legal deterrents to help control the badgers. The Badger Trust should also be contacted as they run local groups which may be able to offer specific advice about badgers in your area.
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