You do need two AA batteries to power the device, although they are safe to leave inside of it as the repellent is completely weatherproof. The plastic used for the housing is on par with the Pestbye model, and it has been tested for weatherproofing and has been certified with a IP68 rating, which basically means you don’t have to think twice about leaving this fox deterrent outside in any weather.

I have a fairly small garden and a family of six foxes have just taken residence. I want to get a deterrent but I have two cats and many of the deterrents seem to affect cats as well. Can you please advise which is the best option in these circumstances?” The FoxWatch is a very simple little device that lets out high-pitched blasts of ultrasonic noise each time a fox crosses the motion sensor. When foxes scent mark in your garden, by fouling and spraying urine, this acts as kind of a personal signature and sends out a message to neighbouring foxes that your garden is occupied and the details of who is occupying it. Please note that during particularly busy periods, it may take a little longer to receive your delivery and our carrier may attempt to deliver to you on a Saturday.The solution? A fox deterrent/repeller. They come in different designs from ultrasonic to water jet repellents. However, finding the best fox deterrent requires some research and understanding of the types of deterrents available on the market. For instance, if you decide to go with a water jet fox repellent, you need to know the range it can protect, how it’s powered and how the device is activated. Even ultrasonic models vary in range as well as in other nifty features. This tool can be used on any surface, including gravel, grass, soil, and hard surfaces. It is ideal for those who are looking to make a horrible job a little easier. 2. Compostable Dog Poop Bags This versatile deterrent combines both ultrasonic and light repellents to great effect, helping keep out those unwanted pests including foxes. Better still, there are multiple frequency settings that allow you to target specific pests whether it is foxes, cats, mice, rats, squirrels, or even birds and bats. FoxWatch is a small device which sits in your yard and emits high-pitched noises whenever a fox walks past its infrared motion sensor. These ultrasonic sounds are not audible by humans but foxes find them irritating. FoxWatch helps foxes associate their garden with these annoying sounds over time. This reduces the frequency of their visits and eventually leads to them leaving the area and moving on.

Although available in a range of sizes, the 5 litre chamber is perhaps the most practical, striking the right balance between being light enough to lift and containing enough liquid to make it worthwhile.Fox deterrence isn’t a exact science, and often relies on a bit of trial and error to get the winning combination for your garden. But I hope the information in this episode has been helpful and given you a bit of insight into the mind of a fox and why they behave in the way they do Now you know a bit more about foxes and you’ve got a strategy to deter them, it’s time to take action and try some fox deterrent products in your garden. The Pestbye fox deterrent runs off four AA batteries, and these should last you at least a few months so running costs are very minimal. No batteries are included in the box, so make sure you have a few handy if you decide to buy this product. You might have a fox that enters your garden by walking along a fence or wall before jumping down onto your lawn or a flowerbed. If this is the case, you can make the route into your garden much more difficult to navigate by installing some fence spikes.

The best scent-based fox deterrent is ‘Scoot Fox Repellent’ which comes in powder form. Simply dilute it in water and spray the solution around your garden or areas you’ve seen the fox. There are a number of options available, from ultrasound deterrents to simple spike matts, and with each possible fox deterrent or repellant there are pros and cons, not to mention a selection of different brands and products to wade through to find those hidden gems. The noise acts as both a surprise and an irritation to the fox, causing it to associate your garden with potential danger and that all-important disturbance to its territory, as discussed earlier.Working out where a fox comes into your garden is one of the biggest tactical advantages you can have in the battle to keep foxes away on a long-term basis. This is because the entry point is where the fox decides whether or not it’s safe to enter your garden. 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 An unusual but effective way of making foxes believe humans are in the area. Conversational stations only.