Fox Repellent Expert Podcast

The twelfth of the series exploring what foxes are up to in each month of the year. A vulpine calendar of events, if you will. DECEMBER – As the year draws to a close, the fox breeding season heats up. Males compete fiercely, with vixens' shrieks and male barks filling the night air. Meanwhile, Christmas brings a feast of waste, drawing foxes into gardens in search of discarded food. Disrupte...

The eleventh of the series exploring what foxes are up to in each month of the year. A vulpine calendar of events, if you will. NOVEMBER – The dispersal process peaks as young foxes venture out to claim their own territories. This is often when people spot foxes for the first time in their gardens, and with unfamiliar surroundings come risks—November sees an increase in road accidents as foxes nav...

The tenth of the series exploring what foxes are up to in each month of the year. A vulpine calendar of events, if you will. OCTOBER – By October, fox cubs are now fully grown sub-adults, and the break-up of family units is in full swing. The dispersal process accelerates, with young foxes seeking out their own territories. This shift may mean fewer group sightings and more conflicts as new territ...

The ninth of the series exploring what foxes are up to in each month of the year. A vulpine calendar of events, if you will. SEPTEMBER – In September, young foxes transition into independence, becoming harder to distinguish from adults. As many return to their routines after summer holidays, foxes increase their activity in gardens, often hunting alone. Sibling rivalries intensify, leading to both...

The eighth of the series exploring what foxes are up to in each month of the year. A vulpine calendar of events, if you will. AUGUST – In August, fox cubs are almost fully grown and continue to develop their independence. As the school holidays keep people at home more, fox activity becomes more noticeable in gardens. The cubs' playful interactions have taken on a more aggressive edge as riva...

The seventh of the series exploring what foxes are up to in each month of the year. A vulpine calendar of events, if you will. JULY – By July, the fox cubs have grown significantly and are starting to explore further from their den. The family is no longer tied to the den, and the vixen and dog fox now take the cubs on longer trips around the neighborhood, teaching them important survival skills....

The sixth of the series exploring what foxes are up to in each month of the year. A vulpine calendar of events, if you will. JUNE - By June, the fox cubs are much larger and more adventurous, spending longer periods away from the den as they explore their surroundings. The vixen now leaves them for extended times, encouraging their independence. You may see cubs play-fighting and establishing thei...

The fifth of the series exploring what foxes are up to in each month of the year. A vulpine calendar of events, if you will. MAY - The fox cubs continue to grow rapidly and spend much more time outside the den, exploring their surroundings and engaging in playful behaviour. By now, the vixen has weaned them off her milk, and they are learning to rely on solid food.  What does the vixen do to stop...

The fourth of the series exploring what foxes are up to in each month of the year. A vulpine calendar of events, if you will. APRIL - The fox cubs grow and develop quickly in their first month, which allows the vixen to finally leave them for short periods and venture out of the den. The cubs will also start making short trips out around the entrance to the den, but the vixen will be very protecti...

The third of the series exploring what foxes are up to in each month of the year. A vulpine calendar of events, if you will. MARCH - During this month, the new generation of foxes will be born. The vixen will be almost exclusively in the fox den and will remain with the cubs for their first two weeks. The male foxes need to spring into action and provide all the food to the vixen as she will need...

The second of the series exploring what foxes are up to in each month of the year. A vulpine calendar of events, if you will. FEBRUARY - With the mating season over, the vixen is now starting her 53-day pregnancy and will be busy finalising the location and preparation of her den before the cubs are born. The male foxes, on the other hand, will be taking the month off as they don't have much...

The first of a new series of episodes exploring what foxes are up to in each month of the year. A vulpine calendar of events, if you will. Did you know that vixens can only get pregnant for 3 days a year? January is peak mating season for foxes, so there's loads of stuff going on! Mates need to be found, dens need to be dug, territories need to be protected. It's all paws on deck this mo...

Today, I uncover an unexpected issue – foxes' fascination with football goal nets.  Sharing a  tale from South London, I explore how these seemingly innocuous nets become perilous traps for curious foxes, leading to rather serious consequences.  Drawing from real-life accounts by a wildlife rescue centre, I shed light on the hidden dangers these nets pose to urban wildlife. Join me as I unrav...

Holes in your garden and soil strewn everywhere, having a family of foxes set up home in your garden can be a messy affair.  Our back gardens give foxes a multitude of options when it comes to establishing a den (or 'earth'). Common areas include under sheds, decking, offices or summer houses and they're notoriously hard to evict once the vixen has decided where she was to raise her...

In a slightly different episode than normal, I'm celebrating National Poetry Day by reading the poem The Thought Fox by Ted Hughes.    A work that links the intimate sighting of a wild fox with inspiration to shift writer's block, I thought looking at this poem, one of Ted Hughes' most famous, would be a great way of combining the world of foxes with a celebration of poetry. Looking...

What is your definition of fox deterrent success and what do you hope to achieve by using a fox deterrent in your garden?  For example, if you want to reduce the amount of holes a fox is digging in your flowerbeds, you're going to be happier quicker than if you want to never see a fox in your garden again.  Managing your goals and understanding that it takes patience to deter an urban fox fro...

Many dog owners are concerned about foxes coming into their garden due to germs, risk of attack and agitation. You want to do something to try and keep foxes away but you naturally don’t want to accidentally upset your dog!  Using a FoxWatch ultrasonic device is a very popular way of reducing fox visits, but will it have any impact on your dog? This is such a common question that this episode is d...

If you're a cat owner who wants to deter foxes, but you're worried about accidentally harming your cat in the process, this episode is for you.  Today's episode looks at some of the symptoms of cats who are feeling stressed because of foxes in the garden, plus how ultrasonic fox deterrents can be used effectively without having any adverse effects.  There's also a tip at the en...

Looking at the best products you can use in your garden to discourage foxes and stop them causing so much destruction.  Decide which ones sound most suitable and use at least two different deterrents to keep foxes away.  The more a fox instinctively feels unsafe, the less time it will spend in your garden. These deterrents help achieve that.  Links mentioned in this episode: The Top 10 Fox Deterre...

Foxes running amok and causing damage in your garden can be frustrating and overwhelming. If you're wondering where to begin with deterring foxes and stopping this bad behaviour, then following the 3 step fox deterrent strategy is a great place to start.  This simple step-by-step process helps to ensure you make meaningful progress towards protecting your garden from foxes without wasting you...

Looking out of your window to discover a massive hole in the centre of your lawn, or plants and soil strewn all over your patio, is a horrible sight to behold. After you've made an effort in your garden planting bulbs, putting in new plants or cutting your lush green grass, it can be incredibly deflating when a fox comes in and spoils it. Find out the 3 main reasons foxes might be digging in...

Fox poo is such a problem for some people that it can feel like the fox is doing it on purpose! Of course, they don’t really have a personal vendetta against you, but it’s totally  understandable why you might feel that way in the heat of the moment. Fox poo actually serves several functions to the fox, so in this episode you'll discover why foxes choose to foul in the most prominent part of...

History lesson alert! The UK house-building boom of the early 1930s was really important in creating what we now recognise as ‘the suburbs’. This period saw the creation of leafy suburbs, drawing foxes in from the country and giving rise to what we now call the 'urban fox population.' Have a listen to hear how human expansion in London and the South East inadvertently  created an environ...

The very first episode of the Fox Repellent Expert podcast. I talk about my history with urban foxes and what led me to set up foxrepellentexpert.com as a resource for people who want effective fox deterrent information. I also discuss my reasons for starting this podcast and what I hope to achieve in future episodes. Read show notes here https://foxrepellentexpert.com/episode1 ❤ Support the Fox R...