Nelson Badger Control

Badgers have become more prevalent in towns of the United Kingdom as they grow in number and their environments and habitats are being altered. Badgers are lawfully protected under the Protection of Badgers Act, which means it is an offense to kill or harm badgers. You are also prohibited from disrupting their setts, which means both demolishing them and blocking badgers from accessing them.

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

Badgers are a frequent nuisance pest. They will damage lawns or fencing as they forage for food. Although it is against the law to utilise pesticides or other methods to attempt to get rid of badgers from your back garden, there are several legal and humane solutions to deter badgers. The best choice is just to attempt to take out their food source, which will ordinarily mean they don’t bother visiting your garden. If they are overturning and eating from bins, simply close them securely with elastic wire. Alternative deterrent products include motion triggered ultrasonic sound systems.

How to get rid of badgers in garden?

If you have a serious badger issue in your garden, qualified pest control companies can provide you guidance on the likely method of entry that the badger is making use of. They can additionally install safe and legal deterrents to help control the badgers. The Badger Trust should be contacted as they operate local organisations that could be able to offer targeted guidance about badgers in your area.