- Foxes are considered a pest or a nuisance in many cities and towns
- Foxes are members of the dog family
- The female fox is called a vixen and the male is the “dog fox”. The young are known as pups or kits and a group of foxes is referred to as a skulk or a leash.
- Foxes are the only dog capable of retracting it claws like a cat
- There are many different species of fox across the globe including in the artic and in hot desserts
- Fox pups are born blind and deaf, neither can they walk
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- Fox hunting with dogs is illegal in the UK
- Foxes eat anything from berries to worms, spiders to mice and birds
- The urban fox forages through bins at night
- The red fox is the most common fox in Britain
- There are thought to be 33,000 urban foxes in the UK with large populations in London, Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool
- There are thought to be 225,000 foxes in the countryside too
Diagnosis
Nuisance scale: 5/10 MODERATE
Nocturnal habits or the screech of the vixen can be a nuisance
Hazard: 1/10 MILD
Prevention is better than cure
How We Treat This Pest
Our wildlife is extremely important to Combat Pest Control and foxes are no different. We offer a range of services including full fox proofing to DIY deterrent kits.
Vital Statistics
Length: | Head and body 90cm, tail about 50cm |
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Height: | About 40cm |
Weight: | Up to 10kg |
Interesting Facts
- They live in family groups – one dog, one vixen and cubs
- Females from other litters will often help raise the cubs
- Females give birth between March and May
- Litter sizes can be between 4 and 7 cubs
- Foxes are shy creatures