Foxes are well known for their tenacity, cunningness, and resourcefulness. Because of this, it’s sometimes very difficult to dissuade them from entering your property.

It’s important to note that the best course of action is always prevention. Securing your trash bags, eliminating any dropped food or other attractants, and creating a robust perimeter around your property should typically be enough. However, if this is either ineffective or not possible on your property, the next step is to lay traps.

Another thing to consider before purchasing traps is the potential cruelty of the trap you are laying. That’s not to say that all traps are inhumane, but many people still opt for traps that severely wound and traumatize the target animal. Foxes are no threat to humans (except for very rare occasions where they display rabid behaviour) and fox attacks are incredibly rare. You shouldn’t consider yourself in danger when capturing these animals; even when they’re captured their natural tendency is to flee rather than attack.