Badgers in West Sussex

Badgers have become more widespread in towns of the UK as they grow in number and their environments and habitats are being changed. Badgers are lawfully safeguarded 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 demolishing them and blocking badgers from being able to access them.

However, badgers continue to be a frequent nuisance pest. They can damage lawns or fencing as they forage for food. While it is unlawful to utilise pesticides or other methods to attempt to eliminate badgers from your back garden, there are a few legal and humane solutions to discourage badgers. The easiest option is just to try to remove their food source, which will often mean they don’t bother travelling to your garden. If they’re overturning and eating from bins, simply shut them securely with elastic wire. Additional deterrent products include motion triggered ultrasonic noise systems.

If you have a significant badger issue in your garden, expert pest control companies can provide you guidance on the probable method of access that the badger is using. They are able to also install safe and legal deterrents to help control the badgers. The Badger Trust should be contacted as they run local groups which might offer specific help and advice about badgers locally.