Badgers in South Yorkshire

Badgers have become more common in cities of the UK as they grow in number and their environments and habitats are being transformed. 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 blocking badgers from accessing them.

However, badgers continue to be a common nuisance pest. They will damage lawns or fencing as they forage for food. Although it is against the law to use pesticides or other methods to attempt to eliminate badgers from your back garden, there are some legal and humane alternatives to deter badgers. The least difficult option is simply to try and take out their food source, which will often mean they don’t bother going to your garden. If they’re overturning and eating from bins, simply shut them firmly with elastic wire. Other deterrent solutions include movement activated ultrasonic sound devices.

If you have a serious badger issue in your garden, experienced pest control companies may offer you guidance on the likely method of entry that the badger is using. They are able to additionally install safe and legal deterrents to help control the badgers. The Badger Trust should be contacted as they run local groups which may offer targeted guidance about badgers in your area.