Wells Badger Control

Badgers are becoming more established in urban areas of the United Kingdom as they grow in number and their environments and habitats are being altered. 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 being able to access them.

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

Badgers are still a common nuisance pest. They might damage lawns or fencing as they forage for food. Although it is against the law to use pesticides or other means to attempt to eliminate badgers from your garden, there are several legal and humane alternatives to discourage badgers. The easiest choice is just to attempt to take out their food source, which will usually mean they don’t bother visiting your garden. If they’re overturning and eating from bins, simply close them safely with elastic cable. Alternative deterrent solutions include movement activated ultrasonic noise devices.

How to get rid of badgers in garden?

If you have a severe badger issue in your garden, specialist pest control companies can offer you guidance on the probable method of entry that the badger is using. They can additionally install safe and legal deterrents to help control the badgers. The Badger Trust should also be contacted as they run local groups which could have specific help and advice about badgers locally.