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The urban fox: a pest to homes, schools & nurseries
The fox has become a common sight in urban areas of Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire as these wily creatures have discovered the benefits of living in close proximity to people in Manchester. Although in the wild they can live off birds and small mammals, insects, worms, and berries, they are just as happy to scavenge scraps of home and garden waste, and edible items of litter.
Manchester Pest Control over the years, foxes have received a bad press as a result of attacks on children inside people’s homes, although these kind of occurrences are thankfully very rare and foxes will only typically attack if they feel cornered. It can however be worrying for parents if foxes are known to scavenge throughout the neighbourhood and in the grounds of local schools and nurseries where discarded food may be more readily available.
Manchester Pest Control outlines the characteristics of the fox, a number of reasons why they can be regarded as a pest, and details of the service that we provide for homes, schools and nurseries experiencing fox activity that’s too close for comfort.
Fox characteristics
Foxes are generally quite wiry in appearance and are very adept at squeezing their way into narrow places. The adult fox is approximately a meter or so in length and may weigh in the region of 6-7 kilograms. Foxes are commonly reddish-brown in colour, with long pointy ears, a bushy tail, and a narrow muzzle.
Unlike rabbits, foxes are not prolific breeders, and will only mate once a year, in late winter or early spring. A vixen may give birth to in the region of 5 cubs in one litter, and they will remain in her care for anything from a quarter to a third of a year before venturing forth on their own. Their lifespan is often between one and three years, with a high number being killed on Britain’s roads.
In the wild, foxes live underground in dens that they have either constructed themselves, or in the vacated homes of other burrowing animals which they have discovered and expanded. In towns and cities, they will look for any location that is untended and overgrown, but may also set up home underneath garden sheds and school outbuildings if they can find a convenient access point – this can be one of the factors that brings them uncomfortably close to children, requiring the specialized services of a firm such as Manchester Pest Control.
The fox as an urban pest
Lately, it seems that foxes are getting a lot braver in the proximity of humans, venturing out more often in daylight. Most of their activity is still reserved for after dark, and they have been known to get into fights with cats and dogs, although it is likely that the fox will more often come away worse from the encounter than your pet. Foxes do however carry a variety of parasites that you would not want transferred to your pet: in addition to roundworm and fleas, foxes may also be afflicted by mites which are responsible for the hair loss and skin disease that are the common symptoms of mange. In severe instances this can result in death.
Foxes can wreck garden and allotment areas in their search for food. If they smell food in a bin and can overturn it or get inside, they will tear the liner to pieces and spread rubbish everywhere. In rural areas, they have been known to cause complete carnage if they find their way inside a chicken coop, as they will often kill not one but all of the chickens they encounter. Pet rabbits and guinea pigs may be at risk if they have hutches outside or in a shed that a fox may gain access to. It can sometimes be distressing for adults and children alike when foxes fight each other at night, as the screams they make are very unsettling.
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If you are a homeowner who is regularly receiving unwelcome visits from foxes, or a school head or governor who is aware of a fox den in the vicinity of your school or nursery, we recommend you contact Manchester Pest Control to help resolve your fox problem as safely and expediently as possible. It is not something that you can easily resolve on your own as there are legal implications, the foremost of these being that it is illegal to poison a fox.
At Manchester Pest Control, we use humane traps that our experienced technicians install, regularly monitor and swiftly remove following the capture of any foxes. We are particularly concerned not to cause any undue upset to you, your children, or to the fox itself. Furthermore, we can help you to make your property more fox-proof, and provide a variety of solutions for deterring foxes in future, including certain repellents that will work to keep them at bay. For effective fox pest control in your area, phone Manchester Pest Control on 0161 448 1782.
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The fox is a native relative of the dog, common throughout Britain in Manchester Stockport and Cheshire areas they are Extremely adaptable, it is an established resident of our urban environment which we find people need help with in some cases were problems happen.
Habitat – Breeding – Diet
There has been a rapid spread of foxes into urban areas during the 20th century, particularly in the south of England. This has mirrored the growth in urban sprawl. Like people, foxes prefer suburban housing with large gardens where they can find shelter under shrubbery, sheds, and in secluded corners Foxes shelter in burrows known as earths or dens. An active den can easily be identified as it is likely to be surrounded by an untidy array of food remnants, faeces and miscellaneous items. Well worn paths to the entrance, which is about 25 cm wide, and decidedly unpleasant musty smell, will betray the recent presence of foxes.
Breeding:
Foxes breed once a year. The mating season begins in January when the eerie mating cries can be heard during the night. A litter of 4-5 cubs is born about late March, and the cubs remain exclusively in the den until about May By June or July the den will be abandoned, the cubs will be learning to forage for food and their playful activities will be evident. By early autumn, the cubs will be almost fully grown, and by late autumn the family begins to disperse, although in urban areas many remain in or around their original home territory. Some people believe the fox population is increasing but this is not the case. Fox populations are relatively stable and self regulating according to the availability of habitat and food.
The fox is an omnivore, eating birds, rabbits, small mammals, insects, worms, fruit, grassland a wide variety of scavenged food. In urban areas, scavenged food can constitute up to 50% of their diet as foxes eat what we discard.
So what’s the problem?
Many people derive great pleasure from urban wildlife and actively encourage them. Studies by the RSPCA have found that most people either like or are indifferent to the fox, and that regardless of attitude, few people suffer actual problems from foxes, and many ofthe problems are minor and easily rectified. However, for those who have concerns or are having problems with foxes, the following information may be of assistance.
Is the fox a health risk?
Despite fears, the fox does not pose a danger to people. Foxes are not naturally aggressive to humans, but like all wild animals, they may defend themselves if they feel threatened. Always treat wild animals with respect.
Foxes also pose no real danger to cats. Although foxes will scavenge the remains of dead cats, the actual evidence of them killing cats is extremely rare. Cats greatly outnumber foxes and coexist without serious conflict. In most cat/fox encounters, it is the fox who comes off worse, and many fox cubs are killed each year by pet cats and dogs.
However, pets like rabbits and guinea pigs are a natural part of the fox diet so need to be securely housed to ensure the fox does not get the opportunity of an easy meal. A chicken wire enclosure is not strong enough to deter a determined fox. Foxes also eat rats and other rodents and can thus help to keep pest populations in check.
The most common disease of the fox is canine mange. It is caused by a mite and leads to intense irritation, fur loss, and skin infection. Left untreated it can lead to death in a few months. However, it cannot easily transfer to humans or cats, and it is unlikely to transfer to pet dogs unless they come into close contact. It is easily cured, and any fox with mange should be treated to avoid suffering.
The moult, or shedding of the winter coat, can be mistaken for mange. It can make foxes look diseased, starved or mangy, but it is natural and harmless.
Problems with foxes:
Most of the problems people report involve damage to gardens, raiding of rubbish and the unpleasant smell and fouling associated with foxes. These can be a significant irritant to many people.
The area around dens is likely to be untidy and smelly and damage to gardens is almost inevitable, either from digging to construct the den or for food, or from incidental damage when cubs are playing. Foxes scent mark their territories and deposit their faeces in prominent locations. While this form of communication is important for foxes, it is also unpleasant.
Foxes are often blamed for scavenging and scattering rubbish, although this is also true of other urban animals including our pets. This problem is easily avoided by proper storage and disposal of waste. Rubbish, particularly food waste, should be securely stored, preferably in a bin with a lid, and placed out not earlier than the night before collection.
Some people are also disturbed by the loud cries of foxes, heard mainly during winter nights or in late summer. These are either mating calls, territorial disputes or cubs battling to establish top dog status. There is little that can be done, and the nocturnal disturbances don’t last long.
Fox Control:
Manchester Pest control can offer trapping programs to remove foxes that may be causing problems such as damage within the garden and noise. Traps are set in areas of activity and can be checked by yourselves or an Manchester Pest control technician. ( Traps must be inspected twice a day) All carcasses will be remove and disposed of in the correct fashion in accordance to local authority. In some cases proofing can be carried out. The fabrication of one way doors to allow the fox to exit an area but not be able to return can some times be enough to move the fox on.
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The fox is a native relative of the dog, common throughout Britain in Manchester Stockport and Cheshire areas they are Extremely adaptable, it is an established resident of our urban environment.
Habitat – Breeding – Diet
There has been a rapid spread of foxes into urban areas during the 20th century, particularly in the south of England. This has mirrored the growth in urban sprawl. Like people, foxes prefer suburban housing with large gardens where they can find shelter under shrubbery, sheds, and in secluded corners Foxes shelter in burrows known as earths or dens. An active den can easily be identified as it is likely to be surrounded by an untidy array of food remnants, faeces and miscellaneous items. Well worn paths to the entrance, which is about 25 cm wide, and decidedly unpleasant musty smell, will betray the recent presence of foxes.
Breeding:
Foxes breed once a year. The mating season begins in January when the eerie mating cries can be heard during the night. A litter of 4-5 cubs is born about late March, and the cubs remain exclusively in the den until about May By June or July the den will be abandoned, the cubs will be learning to forage for food and their playful activities will be evident. By early autumn, the cubs will be almost fully grown, and by late autumn the family begins to disperse, although in urban areas many remain in or around their original home territory. Some people believe the fox population is increasing but this is not the case. Fox populations are relatively stable and self regulating according to the availability of habitat and food.
The fox is an omnivore, eating birds, rabbits, small mammals, insects, worms, fruit, grassland a wide variety of scavenged food. In urban areas, scavenged food can constitute up to 50% of their diet as foxes eat what we discard.
So what’s the problem?
Many people derive great pleasure from urban wildlife and actively encourage them. Studies by the RSPCA have found that most people either like or are indifferent to the fox, and that regardless of attitude, few people suffer actual problems from foxes, and many ofthe problems are minor and easily rectified. However, for those who have concerns or are having problems with foxes, the following information may be of assistance.
Is the fox a health risk?
Despite fears, the fox does not pose a danger to people. Foxes are not naturally aggressive to humans, but like all wild animals, they may defend themselves if they feel threatened. Always treat wild animals with respect.
Foxes also pose no real danger to cats. Although foxes will scavenge the remains of dead cats, the actual evidence of them killing cats is extremely rare. Cats greatly outnumber foxes and coexist without serious conflict. In most cat/fox encounters, it is the fox who comes off worse, and many fox cubs are killed each year by pet cats and dogs.
However, pets like rabbits and guinea pigs are a natural part of the fox diet so need to be securely housed to ensure the fox does not get the opportunity of an easy meal. A chicken wire enclosure is not strong enough to deter a determined fox. Foxes also eat rats and other rodents and can thus help to keep pest populations in check.
The most common disease of the fox is canine mange. It is caused by a mite and leads to intense irritation, fur loss, and skin infection. Left untreated it can lead to death in a few months. However, it cannot easily transfer to humans or cats, and it is unlikely to transfer to pet dogs unless they come into close contact. It is easily cured, and any fox with mange should be treated to avoid suffering.
The moult, or shedding of the winter coat, can be mistaken for mange. It can make foxes look diseased, starved or mangy, but it is natural and harmless.
Problems with foxes:
Most of the problems people report involve damage to gardens, raiding of rubbish and the unpleasant smell and fouling associated with foxes. These can be a significant irritant to many people.
The area around dens is likely to be untidy and smelly and damage to gardens is almost inevitable, either from digging to construct the den or for food, or from incidental damage when cubs are playing. Foxes scent mark their territories and deposit their faeces in prominent locations. While this form of communication is important for foxes, it is also unpleasant.
Foxes are often blamed for scavenging and scattering rubbish, although this is also true of other urban animals including our pets. This problem is easily avoided by proper storage and disposal of waste. Rubbish, particularly food waste, should be securely stored, preferably in a bin with a lid, and placed out not earlier than the night before collection.
Some people are also disturbed by the loud cries of foxes, heard mainly during winter nights or in late summer. These are either mating calls, territorial disputes or cubs battling to establish top dog status. There is little that can be done, and the nocturnal disturbances don’t last long.
Fox Control:
Manchester Pest control can offer trapping programs to remove foxes that may be causing problems such as damage within the garden and noise. Traps are set in areas of activity and can be checked by yourselves or an Manchester Pest control technician. ( Traps must be inspected twice a day) All carcasses will be remove and disposed of in the correct fashion in accordance to local authority. In some cases proofing can be carried out. The fabrication of one way doors to allow the fox to exit an area but not be able to return can some times be enough to move the fox on.
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