Dagenham Badger Control

Badgers are becoming more common in urban areas of the United Kingdom as they increase in number and their environments and habitats are being transformed. Badgers are legally safeguarded under the Protection of Badgers Act, which means it is a criminal offense to kill or injure a badger. You are also prohibited from disrupting their setts, which includes both removing them and stopping badgers from accessing them.

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

Badgers remain a frequent nuisance pest. They could cause damage to lawns or fencing as they forage for food. While it is against the law to utilise pesticides or other means to try to eradicate badgers from your back garden, there are some lawful and humane alternatives to deter badgers. The easiest solution is simply to attempt to take out their food source, which will generally mean they don’t bother travelling to your garden. If they’re overturning and eating from bins, simply shut them securely with elastic cord. Alternative deterrent solutions include movement activated ultrasonic noise systems.

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 guidance on the likely method of entry that the badger is using. They can in addition install safe and legal deterrents to help control the badgers. The Badger Trust should be contacted as they run local groups that may have detailed guidance about badgers locally.