Best Fox Deterrent
We have listed the top 5 best fox deterrent for 2020 which you can purchase online for the garden or allotment. These will not hurt animals just deter them.
Foxes can be great to see in the open but when they are visiting your garden on a regular basis they start to become a pest. Not only will they go through your rubbish in your bins but they will damage your garden. They can damage your garden by leaving fox poo, digging up your garden and destroying your flower beds. Now you know this they don’t sound too appealing do they.
There are lots of devices now available online to purchase to deter foxes from your garden. These do not hurt the foxes but scare them off. This can be done either with light or sound or even sometimes both depending on the device you purchase. Ideally, you want one that does both. Just make sure you do look at fox deterrents though if you have a chicken coop. You don’t want a feathery mess. You could always set up a wireless camera like a bird box camera to keep an eye on your chickens.
We have reviewed the best 5 devices on the market available to purchase. You can check the price of the device by either clicking on the picture or the link.
Allotment and Kitchen Garden Book
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1) Animal Repellent, Ultrasonic Cat and Fox Repellent
In a glance
- This Fox deterrent sends out a powerful ultrasound which also sets of a strong flash to scare the fox off.
- The device is a duel charging deterrent which means you can either charge it via solar power or via USB charging.
- This product has been listed as waterproof but you need to make sure water does not enter the USB charging socket or the bird repellent and the dog deterrent.
- When you are installing this device you need to know where the fox is entering your garden. They usually follow the same path each day. Place the device pointing towards this path where the animals are most active. This should then deter the foxes from entering your garden.
About the product
This fix deterrent has been voted online as the best reviewed item on Amazon. It has the best ratings out of all the fox deterrents. Make sure that you set the solar panel where it’s going to get most of the sun on your garden or allotment so it charges it back up. If this is not something you can do just keep charging it by USB via the mains power. Keep the foxes away from your garden in a humane and kind way.
Purchase the item
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Pros and Cons
Here we list the pros and cons of the product
Customer Reviews
Here are some of the customer reviews on the product and their thoughts :-
- In my garden, cats and dogs from the next door often come in and destroy my plants. This product did a great job of keeping them away. I finally don’t have to worry about it. This product is also not complicated to install, I am very satisfied.
2) INTEY Outdoor Animal Repeller Deterrent 2 Packs For Foxes And Wildlife
In a glance
- It has 2 high frequency horns to deter animals
- IP 44 Water rating means it can withstand normal rainfall
- Can be charged via USB or by solar.
- Adjustable frequency and sensitivity
- 5 Frequency modes so you can deter different animals including foxes.
About the product
This product is a great product. It has 2 frequency horns attached to the device, this means that the fox deterrent works twice hard and efficient. You can set the device to 5 different frequency which then lets you deter different animals – as they don’t all get scarred from the same frequency. This device is also rain proof – so you can have piece of mind knowing that it won’t stop working in rain fall.
Purchase the item
Below you can see how much the product is selling for on Amazon currently. You can click the Amazon link to find out more information on the product, reviews and the price.
Pros and Cons
Here we list the pros and cons of the product
Customer Reviews
Here are some of the customer reviews on the product and their thoughts :-
- Animal deterrent that works!
- Living next to a nature reserve has it good side and bad side. Having way too many wildlife coming through the fences and damaging our garden. Bought this and I am not regretting it one bit. Since putting one of these at the top of the garden on the pole with high sensitivity and another one at the bottom of the garden but wall mounted with low sensitivity as its very close to the section of the garden that my children play around , we have not seen any foxes or badgers in our garden. It has five different function modes, I used Mode 5 which does all the modes from 1 to 4. Mode 1 does rodents; Mode 2 does cats and badgers, so it worked well for me to use Mode 5 ?
- Just a heads up that that using Mode 5, you drain the batteries quickly, like around 1 week before it needs recharging again. I ended up using a long USB cable and use that to charge the batteries and make sure you cover the charging port even thou the product is waterproof (IP44). Whilst the solar charging does work, it takes a lot time to charge so I prefer the USB cable to charge.
3) Fox and Wildlife Repellent Animal Repellent Solar Powered
In a glance
- This fox deterrent can get rid of most unwanted animals by sending out an ultrasonic flashing strobe light – which will frighten of the unwanted pests.
- This device is water proof and also weatherproof.
- To charge the dvice it can either be done by USB or solar power. . If in doubt charge by USB to make sure it’s fully charged.
- For humans, a part of the frequency range is audible (16 ~ 20kHz). This is no cause for concern. Please place the pet distributor as far away from the living area as possible. Do not install the unit in areas where children and babies are playing as children’s hearing is better than adults
About the product
When looking for a deterrent you are best looking for one that has a light and ultrasound. This fox deterrent has both of those so is an idea deterrent to purchase.
Purchase the item
Below you can see how much the product is selling for on Amazon currently. You can click the Amazon link to find out more information on the product, reviews and the price.
Pros and Cons
Here we list the pros and cons of the product
Customer Reviews
Here are some of the customer reviews on the product and their thoughts :-
- I have used this repeller for around one month and during this period, no new cat poops appeared on my flower bed so I think it does its work nicely. Normally there would be at least one cat coming to my garden from time to time and it’s really a pain and disgusting to clear the cat poop! I attached one photo where there are two cat footprints near the repeller and there is no poops around, as it happened during the night I assume the cat was scared away from it. Good job!
4) Defenders Jet-Spray Pond & Garden Protector (Motion-Activated, Heron, Fox and Wildlife Repellent)
In a glance
- This device has motion activated sensors so will not drain the batteries
- It is an effective cat, fox, heron and a wildlife deterrent.
- The device covers a 10m area in the garden
- This device can also be used near a pond to protect your fish.
- The deterrent is battery powered.
- It can send out jet sprays to scare off wildlife without hurting them.
About the product
This fox and wildlife deterrent is battery powered it does not come with solar power, this is not a problem you just make sure that the batteries do not run out on the device. You can even use this deterrent near ponds as it shoots out water. Stop herons from pinching your fish by connecting it upto water as it sends out a jet spray to scare them off.
Purchase the item
Below you can see how much the product is selling for on Amazon currently. You can click the Amazon link to find out more information on the product, reviews and the price.
Pros and Cons
Here we list the pros and cons of the product
Customer Reviews
Here are some of the customer reviews on the product and their thoughts :-
- At last someone has addressed the poor design of the old Jetspray model. This one has been completely re-thought, eliminating the awkward battery compartment with a pop out one and just two AA cells. Much better for quick battery replacement at the far end of the garden. The upright shape sits much more stably on the support and altogether a neater design. I bought mine about a month ago, it worked immediately and has functioned well. The fish seem happy and none have yet disappeared from a large pond on the far side of the garden. Anyone troubled by Herons should consider this new model. Too early to tell if the batteries will run down sooner, or if it can survive a frost, but users may be interested in the setup I have evolved.
- The sprinkler sits at the pond edge so it cannot squirt folk. It is linked by a length of hose to the top of the detector which sits well back from the pond so it can respond to any movement near the water edge. I was able to mount my detector 3 feet up, looking downwards to the pond, atop an aluminium tripod which used to be part of a lawn sprinkler. Any high vantage point would serve. So the dastardly Heron has nowhere to land or creep up behind the detector. Long ago I discovered the necessity to locate the detector facing North or the movement of the sun would set it squirting particularly late in the day. Because of high mains pressure I needed a tough, builders quality hose. ordinary ones soon burst. Enjoy your pond!
5) Fox, Cat and Wildlife watch Ultrasonic Deterrent
In a glance
- Protects Up To Twice The Area Of Other Fox Deterrents
- Works In All Weather Conditions
- Tested & Approved By The RSPB
- Inaudible To Humans
- Easy To Use And Setup
About the product
This fox and wildlife deterrent product comes with a fantastic 90 day money back guarantee so if you it is not doing the job you can send it back to the buyer for a refund. This is one of the only products that has been tested by the RSPB meaning that you will know it wont hut the wildlife or harm them in any way.
Purchase the item
Below you can see how much the product is selling for on Amazon currently. You can click the Amazon link to find out more information on the product, reviews and the price.
Pros and Cons
Here we list the pros and cons of the product
Customer Reviews
Here are some of the customer reviews on the product and their thoughts :-
- I was attracted to this product because it gives a 90 day money back guarantee. We have lots of cats around us and they were always in our garden messing and catching birds. So we bought one of these deterrents – now the accompanying leaflet does explain that it can take a few weeks for the cats to finally give up (hence the 90 day guarantee) and also not to be surprised if you see a cat sitting right in front of it – he will be trying a battle of wills. This actually happened, I came home to find the most troublesome cat sitting right in front of it willing it to go away! We have a medium sized garden and found that the one sensor didn’t cover the whole area, so we bought another. The results have been amazing, it did take several weeks but eventually the cats gave up. But just be aware that the deterrent needs a clear view to detect the cat, so if you have a hedge where the cats hide it wont work. It works by emitting a sound inaudible to humans birds and dogs etc – but the cats don’t like it.
Alternative methods to keep foxes out of your garden
There are many other methods to keep foxes out of your garden as a well as using the fox deterrents above. Here we list some of the alternative methods to keep those pesky foxes away:-
Don’t leave food outdoors
Do not leave any food outside that would attract the foxes. If you feed pets do not leave any food outdoors, feed them in the house. Also do not leave bin bags on the floor as foxes like to rip them open and nosy inside them
Cameras
Put wildlife cameras up in your garden. These will only start recording when something moves in the garden. This way you can see where the foxes are entering your garden. Plus you can see any other wildlife that enters your garden. You might be surprised.
Fencing
Quite an expensive method but you could put fencing up in your garden, foxes tend to just walk straight forward so if there is a fence there they will tend to walk off in another direction unless you have something tempting which smells nice.
Human Hair
Yes you read it right human hair can deter foxes. If you are that keen to stop them you can even go to the hairdressers and ask for some. The scent puts off the foxes from entering your garden. You can put it inside socks and hang them up on fencing in the garden.
Fox Repellent Human Urine
Urine deters foxes from the garden especially if it is a bigger predator than a fox. This could be your own urine or you can purchase wolf urine. Apparently from reports male urine works better. What have you got to loose after all its free.
Mirrors
This method has proven successful. Foxes are afraid of other foxes, and if they feel threatened they will leave. If they see themselves they will think it’s another fox and that they have approached there territory.
Making the soil uncomfortable
If you make the soil uncomfortable for the foxes they will not want to walk along it. You could lay chicken wire down or put pine cones down. You can also purchase strips what go down on the soil to stop foxes walking on it.
Security Lights
Putting security lights up not only protects your houses but as soon as the light flashes on it will startle the fox and scare it off.
Natural Repellents
Using natural methods can also work. Try boiling chillies and garlic together and spraying it around. The foxes will not like the scent and keep them away. You will obviously have to respray if it rains
We hope you have found these reviews for the Fox Deterrent useful. Why not purchase a Fox Deterrent to keep them away and other animals.
Vinegar Fox Repellent
You could always place small bowls of white vinegar around the garden. Foxes hate the smell of vinegar and will put them off entering your garden. If you know where they have been digging place a bowl there.
Scout Fox Repellent
Instead of buying an ultra sonic fox deterrent you could purchase some Scout Fox Repellent which is used to spread round the perimeter of the garden. It works by putting the fox off entering the garden. This is a humane way of putting them off entering.
Homemade Fox Repellent
If you want to try making your own homemade fox repellent you can with these simple ingredients:- chilli peppers, garlic and capsaicin. Boil the chilli peppers and garlic together in a pan and put the water in a spray bottle. Spray the homemade fox repellent around the garden to deter the fox from entering the garden.
Fox Deterrent Questions
What smells do foxes hate?
Foxes mainly hate chillies and garlic, so you can either grow plenty in your garden or make your own spray by boiling them up.
Do coffee grounds deter foxes?
Online there is many claiming that it does work and deter foxes by spreading coffee grounds. The reason for this is because foxes don’t like strange smells in the garden.
Does vinegar keep foxes away?
Yes Foxes do not like vinegar, use white vinegar in bowls to keep foxes away from your garden. It will also keep away other animals so don’t use if you have cats and dogs as they won’t like the smell.
How do I get rid of foxes on my property?
Foxes are only usually coming to your garden if it is something that entices them. So to get rid of foxes off your property they say to get rid of any food that’s laying around or black bags waiting for the bin men. Obviously chicken coops will entice foxes to the garden so make sure they are fox proof.
What is the best fox repellent spray?
The best fox repellent spray to purchase for the garden is Karlsten Anti Fouling Garden Protection Fox Repellent Spray. This is natural Citronella formulation to stop foxes entering your garden and property. Obviously using spray it will need to be kept getting reapplied to the garden.
What are the best Cat and Fox repellent?
The best rated cata and fox repellent that customers have reviewed on is the Cat watch Ultrasonic Deterrent which we have reviewed further up. Below is a link also to the product on Amazon.
What is the best natural fox repellent?
The best natural fox repellent is a homemade fox repellent made of chilli and garlic. Boil this up in a pan and put it into a spray bottle. Spray round the perimeter of the garden as foxes hate the smell.
What is the best homemade fox repellent?
The best homemade fox repellent is the one we have mentioned above creating your on fox repellent out of chilies and garlic boiled up in a pan.
What is the best Ultrasonic fox repellent?
The best ultrasonic fox repellent is the Cat watch Ultrasonic Deterrent. This has been the best reviewed product online which means the product actually works if the customers are giving it the thumbs up.
You can check the product by clicking the Amazon advert for it below:-
