Scoot Fox Repellant 2 x 50gm

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But if you locate the entry point and made it look, sound or smell unsafe through the use of fox deterrents, the fox will think ‘ No, this doesn’t feel right. I better move on.‘ This repellent spray comes pre-mixed in a handy 500ml bottle, making it super easy to apply around your garden such as along paths, on the lawn, and along fences. Unlike some similar fox repellers that have a not-so-nice smell, this Karlsten spray has a pleasant and effective citronella scent, this deterrent not only seems to be effective at keeping foxes away but also repels mosquitoes as a bonus! Each deterrent in this list is the best of its type. No two are exactly the same and they all work in slightly different ways from one another, targeting different senses (sight, hearing, smell, touch etc…) and different types of problems. Hopefully there’s something here that you feel you can make use of. A second important point is, if got a nervous or timid cat, it’s the presence of the fox itself that will be causing your cat the most discomfort rather than any deterrent you use to keep the fox away.

And what was the single most important piece of information that transformed my success with stopping my fox problems? It was surprisingly simple. If you live in a highly-populated urban area, it may be unpractical and anti-social for you to have a radio on in your garden day and night. But if you have a large garden or don’t have neighbours in close proximity, you may find success with this unorthodox way of reducing your fox problems, especially with poultry. Basically, you want to use anything that produces an unpleasant smell to the fox. Foxes have incredible sense of smell, so they find certain aromas highly off putting, even leaving the territory to avoid it. Patience is absolutely vital when using ultrasonic models. In the first few weeks, foxes may see the device as an enemy that needs to be challenged until they realise they cannot win then leave the area for good. The best models designed for foxes need to be a little more advanced than the standard models used on cats, this includes BehaviourSpecific Timing which is designed especially for foxes because they are smarter than most other animals, hence their reputation for being very cunning. Repelling scents Secure your bin lids to make them more difficult to enter. Foxes mainly come to your garden to scavage for food, so cut this off as best you can.Long-researched animal experts have been puzzled by the reason dogs roll in fox urine (and other animals’ faeces too). They believe it may have once served a purpose during canid evolutionary history. No matter the reason, dogs love to do this and can make their hair smell bad. A better alternative for a busy person would be to install an automatic fox deterrent – something that can sit in your garden repelling foxes 24 hours a day regardless of whether you’re at home or not. The FoxWatch Ultrasonic Deterrent It is a popular choice in kennels and catteries due to its animal-friendly properties. This means it can be used twice as often to clean up fox messes and other mishaps that your pet might have on their internal carpets or tiles. A quality disinfectant can be a useful tool to combat unpleasant smells in the garden and pets, especially dogs. 4. Garden Pressure Sprayer However, this method was popularised by Abbotsbury Swan Sanctuary in Dorset who successfully stopped foxes disturbing their swans by installing a series of radios tuned to Radio 4. The Today Programme on Radio 4 actually did a feature on it.

Plastic rows of spikes that make it difficult for foxes to get into your garden via the tops of fences or walls.

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Very easy to set up and can be screwed to a wall, fence or stake and just sat upright on a surface.

For best results, ensure that the motion sensor window on the front of the unit is not obscured by shrubbery or overhanging branches. However, a fox’s sense of smell is very strong and important to it’s survival. This means that it is still possible to use scented deterrents effectively to deter foxes from your garden. Scoot Fox Repellent Feeling a little annoyed, but undeterred ourselves, we set about spraying all over again, but this time we made sure to keep applying the Scoot fox repellent every evening. This time it worked wonders, and after two weeks of my friend spraying, he stopped and hasn’t had any problems since.Scoot is humane and biodegradable so it doesn’t harm your garden and won’t be of concern to your cat. It’s simply a powder you mix with water and is very fox-specific due to the nature of the smell. Each FoxWatch comes with a 12 Volt mains adapter and mounting stake. Simply plug in the adapter and screw in the mounting stake to the bottom of the unit.