Badgers have destroyed my suburban garden – I asked the experts how to safely (and legally) deter the protected species

A badger stood amongst long grass in a field.

When it comes to wildlife in the garden, there are some creatures – like birds, bees and butterflies – that we actively encourage, while others tend to do more harm than good.

For me, the latter comes in the form of badgers. They've been regularly visiting my garden since 2020 and, while they're lovely animals, they have made their presence known.