Ashington Badger Control

Badgers have become more widespread in cities of the United Kingdom as they increase in number and their environments and habitats are being changed. Badgers are lawfully protected under the Protection of Badgers Act, which means it is a criminal offense to kill or harm badgers. You are also prohibited from damaging their setts, which includes both removing them and blocking badgers from being able to access them.

What should I do if I have badgers in my garden?

Badgers continue to be a frequent nuisance pest. They can 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 a few legal and humane options to deter badgers. The simplest method is just to try to remove their food source, which will ordinarily mean they don’t bother travelling to your garden. If they are overturning and eating from bins, simply close them safely with elastic cord. Additional deterrent products include movement activated ultrasonic noise devices.

How to get rid of badgers in garden?

If you have a serious badger problem in your garden, qualified pest control companies can offer you advice on the likely method of access that the badger is using. They are able to additionally install safe and legal deterrents to help control the badgers. The Badger Trust should in addition be contacted as they run local groups which may be able to offer detailed help and advice about badgers locally.