West Yorkshire Badger Control

Badgers have become more established in urban areas of the UK as they increase in number and their environments and habitats are being altered. Badgers are lawfully safeguarded under the Protection of Badgers Act, which means it is a criminal offense to kill or harm a badger. You are also forbidden from damaging their setts, which means both removing them and stopping badgers from being able to access them.

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

Badgers remain a frequent nuisance pest. They might damage lawns or fencing as they forage for food. While it is unlawful to use pesticides or other methods to attempt to get rid of badgers from your garden, there are some lawful and humane options to prevent badgers. The best option is just to try and remove their food source, which will ordinarily mean they don’t bother going to your garden. If they’re overturning and eating from bins, simply shut them safely with elastic wire. Other deterrent products include motion triggered ultrasonic noise devices.

How to get rid of badgers in garden?

If you have a significant badger issue in your garden, expert pest control companies will offer you advice on the probable method of access that the badger is making use of. They can in addition install safe and legal deterrents to help control the badgers. The Badger Trust should in addition be contacted as they run local groups that might be able to offer targeted guidance about badgers in your area.