Fox Pest Control
Chris Tudor Pest Control – specialising in safe, effective fox pest control across Gloucestershire.
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Fox Pest Control
“As soon as you notice regular wasp activity around your home or business, give me a call. I can quickly identify where the nest is, treat it safely and give you clear advice on staying sting‑free for the rest of the season. Whether you’re in Stroud, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Cirencester, Dursley, Wotton-under-Edge, Nailsworth or any of the surrounding villages, I’ll be pleased to help solve your troublesome wasp problems.”
Foxes are a familiar sight across Gloucestershire, but when they start digging up lawns, raiding bins or worrying poultry, they can quickly move from interesting visitor to serious nuisance.
Chris Tudor Pest Control offers practical fox management and deterrent solutions throughout Stroud, Stonehouse, Chalford, Bussage, Bisley, Painswick, Birdlip, Cranham, Nailsworth, Dursley, Charfield, Wotton‑under‑Edge, Thornbury, Berkeley, Slimbridge, Frampton‑on‑Severn, Gloucester, Upton St. Leonards, Cheltenham, Cirencester, South Cerney, Kemble, Cricklade, Fairford, Lechlade, Tetbury, Malmesbury, Bibury, Burford, Carterton, Bourton‑on‑the‑Water, Moreton‑in‑Marsh and surrounding villages.
Foxes Around Homes and Gardens
Urban and rural foxes are opportunistic scavengers. They quickly learn where food and shelter are easy to find, which is why they’re often seen:
- investigating bin areas, compost heaps and outdoor food stores
- digging in borders and lawns in search of worms and grubs
- using sheds, under decking or dense shrubs as daytime shelter
- passing through gardens on regular routes between feeding sites
For some households, the occasional fox passing through is acceptable. Problems arise when they become bold, foul play areas, damage fencing or cause disturbance at night.
Risks and Concerns Linked to Fox Activity
Foxes can create a range of issues, including:
- Noise – loud barking and screaming, especially during the mating season, disturbs sleep in residential streets around Stroud, Gloucester, Cheltenham and Cirencester.
- Mess and odour – tipped‑over bins, scattered rubbish and strong scent‑marking on patios, paths and garden furniture.
- Damage – burrows and dens in borders, lawns and under buildings; chewed irrigation pipes, netting and plant pots.
- Threats to small animals – foxes will readily take chickens, ducks, rabbits and other small pets if enclosures are not secure, particularly around more rural areas such as Berkeley, Slimbridge, Frampton‑on‑Severn, South Cerney, Kemble, Cricklade, Bibury and Burford.
Although foxes are generally wary of people, they can become bolder where they are regularly fed or where food waste is easy to access.
Our Approach to Fox Management
Fox control is as much about changing the environment as it is about dealing with individual animals. Chris focuses on humane, practical measures that reduce damage and discourage foxes from using your property.
1. Site Assessment
We start by:
- looking at where foxes are travelling, feeding and resting
- identifying attractants such as open food sources, rubbish or easy shelter
- assessing risks to pets, poultry, children’s play areas and property
After the survey, Chris will explain what’s driving the problem and set out realistic options for reducing or removing activity.
2. Deterrents and Proofing
Depending on your property in Stroud, Nailsworth, Dursley, Wotton‑under‑Edge, Tetbury, Malmesbury or nearby, this may include:
- improving bin and food‑waste storage
- reinforcing or redesigning poultry and rabbit enclosures
- blocking access under sheds and decking where dens have formed
- installing or recommending suitable fencing or barriers
- using approved deterrent measures in key areas
Small changes in layout and routine often make a big difference to how attractive your garden or yard is to foxes.
3. Humane Control Methods
Where foxes are causing significant damage or risk, and non‑lethal options alone are not sufficient, Chris can discuss appropriate, legal control methods. Any such work is carried out in accordance with UK wildlife law and welfare guidelines, with a strong emphasis on safety and discretion.
Foxes and Poultry or Small Pets
Foxes are well known for targeting chickens, ducks and other poultry, as well as outdoor rabbits and guinea pigs. To reduce the risk:
- use sturdy mesh and secure fixings, not light chicken wire alone
- ensure runs have solid roofs or tight mesh overhead
- bury mesh or boards at the base of fences to deter digging
- lock birds safely away at dusk, especially in rural areas around Berkeley, Slimbridge, Frampton‑on‑Severn, Fairford, Lechlade and the wider Cotswolds
Chris can review your current set‑up and suggest practical improvements tailored to your site and budget.
When to Ask for Help
It’s worth contacting a professional if you:
- regularly find your lawn or borders dug up
- are losing poultry or find attempts to break into runs or hutches
- notice strong smells and droppings in play areas or around doors
- are concerned about dens under sheds, garages or outbuildings
Early advice can prevent issues escalating and help you avoid trial‑and‑error with ineffective DIY products.
A Word from Chris
“Foxes are part of life in Gloucestershire now, but that doesn’t mean you have to put up with constant damage or worry about your pets every night. If foxes are becoming a real nuisance around your home, smallholding or business, I can visit, see exactly what’s going on and put together a sensible plan to reduce the problems and better protect your property. Whether you’re in Stroud, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Cirencester, Dursley, Nailsworth, Tetbury or any of the surrounding villages, I’ll be happy to help you get a troublesome fox situation under control – just get in touch to start the process.” – Chris Tudor, Chris Tudor Pest Control
3. Humane Control Methods
Where foxes are causing significant damage or risk, and non‑lethal options alone are not sufficient, Chris can discuss appropriate, legal control methods. Any such work is carried out in accordance with UK wildlife law and welfare guidelines, with a strong emphasis on safety and discretion.
Foxes and Poultry or Small Pets
Foxes are well known for targeting chickens, ducks and other poultry, as well as outdoor rabbits and guinea pigs. To reduce the risk:
- use sturdy mesh and secure fixings, not light chicken wire alone
- ensure runs have solid roofs or tight mesh overhead
- bury mesh or boards at the base of fences to deter digging
- lock birds safely away at dusk, especially in rural areas around Berkeley, Slimbridge, Frampton‑on‑Severn, Fairford, Lechlade and the wider Cotswolds
Chris can review your current set‑up and suggest practical improvements tailored to your site and budget.
When to Ask for Help
It’s worth contacting a professional if you:
- regularly find your lawn or borders dug up
- are losing poultry or find attempts to break into runs or hutches
- notice strong smells and droppings in play areas or around doors
- are concerned about dens under sheds, garages or outbuildings
Early advice can prevent issues escalating and help you avoid trial‑and‑error with ineffective DIY products.
A Word from Chris:
“Foxes are part of life in Gloucestershire now, but that doesn’t mean you have to put up with constant damage or worry about your pets every night. If foxes are becoming a real nuisance around your home, smallholding or business, I can visit, see exactly what’s going on and put together a sensible plan to reduce the problems and better protect your property. Whether you’re in Stroud, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Cirencester, Dursley, Nailsworth, Tetbury or any of the surrounding villages, I’ll be happy to help you get a troublesome fox situation under control – just get in touch to start the process.”
Chris Tudor, Chris Tudor Pest Control