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Tenielle Jordison

How to stop foxes digging up bulbs – 5 methods to protect your blooms for spring

How to stop foxes digging up bulbs.

Garden wildlife is a joy many gardeners welcome. From birds and pollinators to nocturnal animals, it can be amazing to watch your outdoor space become a wildlife haven. However, there are also some challenges that come with welcoming these beautiful creatures into your yard, like learning how to stop foxes digging up bulbs.

Throughout the majority of North America, you can spot foxes wandering into gardens. This is especially true if you have a wildlife garden where you might see foxes at dawn and dusk - the times these animals are most typically active. While they are stunning creatures to spot, foxes can also cause chaos among your planting. 'When they are having difficulty finding prey, they can resort to going after bulbs,' says Jeremiah Woodward, wildlife specialist at Fox Pest Control.

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