I've gathered some online material that should help you to solve your
problem. First, a bit of info on "urban foxes":
"Urban foxes never attack humans unless they're cornered and under
attack themselves. Rabid foxes sometimes do, but there is officially
no rabies in the UK. Apparently, at this time of year, parent foxes
turf out their young to fend for themselves, which is why they can be
spotted wandering disconsolately round the garden, playing on swings
and scavenging for food... There is no risk of foxes taking over, as
most urban foxes are dead by the age of 18 months despite a natural
lifespan of eight years. They usually get run over by cars, so further
culling is quite unnecessary. To deter them, DIY shops sell a fox
repellant which has a smell that foxes don't like."
Guardian Unlimited
http://www.guardian.co.uk/Print/0,3858,4224211,00.html
I believe the fox repellant referred to by the Guardian is likely to
be "Renardine." Here's more information on this product:
"RENARDINE 72-2 - THE ONLY REPELLENT KNOWN TO BE EFFECTIVE ON
SIX ANIMALS
Banishes
CATS, DOGS, RABBITS, FOXES, MOLES and BADGERS
from Gardens, Golf Greens, Farms, Small Holdings, Parks and
Playing Fields.
For further information, including methods of application contact:
Roebuck Eyot Ltd
7A Hatfield Way,
South Church Enterprise Park,
Bishop Auckland,
County Durham.
DL14 6XF, UK
Tel: 00 44 (0) 1388 77 22 33 Fax: 00 44 (0) 1388 77 52 33
email address: sales@roebuck-eyot.co.uk "
Roebuck Eyot Ltd.
http://www.roebuck-eyot.co.uk/
More about Renardine:
"In Canada, veterinarian Dr. John Martin has been testing Renardine
for the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
Renardine has been used the past century in England as a fox
deterrent. Also known as fox oil or bone oil, it is made from
distilled animal bones that have been turned into charcoal at high
temperatures. It is non-toxic and cheap."
Post from alt.animals.furtrapping newsgroup
http://groups.google.com/groups?selm=MPG.12bc2bbaf25971fc98993a%40207.126.101.100&oe=UTF-8&output=gplain
Here's another possibility, mentioned in a Yahoo discussion group:
"I found the fox repellant. It is called 'Repel', and is made by Pro
Products Ltd of 418 Oakshot Place, Walton Summit Centre, Bamber
Bridge, Preston, phone no. (01772) 696930, Fax (01772) 696950."
Soay Sheep Discussion Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/soaysheep/message/516?source=1
Here's an excellent article which describes humane methods of fox
control:
The Fox Project
http://www.innotts.co.uk/robmel/foxproject/deterrence.html
You might want to consider consulting the Fox Project's "Urban Fox
Deterrence Advice Line", which costs 25p per minute:
"Some householders don't like foxes in their gardens so the Fox
Project operates a specialist fox deterrence and advice programme
which is more humane than destructive and pointless "pest control".
The Old Chapel
Bradford Street
Tonbridge
Kent
TN9 1AW
United Kingdom
Office Line 01732 367397
Urban Fox Deterrence Advice Line 0906 272 4411
Calls cost 25p per minute
Email vulpes@foxproject.freeserve.co.uk"
The Fox Project
http://www.innotts.co.uk/robmel/foxproject/index.html
If all else fails, you can hire a specialist:
John Bryant, Humane Urban Wildlife Deterrence
http://members.aol.com/jbwildanimals/details.html
Search terms used:
"fox repellant"
"fox repellent"
"fox deterrent"
"fox deterrence"
"fox control"
"repels foxes"
"repel a fox"
"renardine"
I hope this helps you to give the hint to your little interloper that
he should move elsewhere. If anything I've said is unclear, or if a
link doesn't work for you, please request clarification; I'll be glad
to offer further assistance before you rate my answer.
Best wishes,
pinkfreud |
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