
Fox Repellent Expert Podcast
Benjamin from the Fox Repellent Expert website shares tips, advice and information on urban foxes and how to humanely deter them, so you can protect your garden from their damage and destruction. Discover how foxes view your garden and understand what deterrent and repellent tools you can use to minimise their pooing, digging, chewing and all the other common fox problems. Benjamin has been running Fox Repellent Expert since 2010, when he first experienced the frustrations of urban foxes after moving to Croydon in South London, and discovered there was a lack of quality fox deterrent information online. The site has continually evolved and is on it's way to becoming the Number 1 resource for information on humane fox deterrence in the UK. If you are from Europe, North America or anywhere else in the world with a large fox population, you are also very welcome and will find much of the content useful. It's important to remember that foxes are not the enemy, nor do they do anything to deliberately spite you. They thrive in our towns and cities because our lifestyles provide them with the means to do so. That being said, they are often a nuisance and this podcast will equip you with the knowledge to reduce their negative impact, enabling you to live harmoniously with these fascinating creatures, while also taking back control of your garden. Welcome, enjoy and please subscribe!
Episodes
24 episodes
024 - December: Romance and rivalry
The twelfth of the series exploring what foxes are up to in each month of the year. A vulpine calendar of events, if you will.DECEMBER – As the year draws to a close, the fox breeding season heats up. Males compete fiercely, with vixens...
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Episode 24
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7:36

023 - November: Navigating new territories
The eleventh of the series exploring what foxes are up to in each month of the year. A vulpine calendar of events, if you will.NOVEMBER – The dispersal process peaks as young foxes venture out to claim their own territories. This is ofte...
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Episode 23
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9:34

022 - October: Dispersal and division
The tenth of the series exploring what foxes are up to in each month of the year. A vulpine calendar of events, if you will.OCTOBER – By October, fox cubs are now fully grown sub-adults, and the break-up of family units is in full swing...
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Episode 22
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6:24

021 - September: Family bonds fracture
The ninth of the series exploring what foxes are up to in each month of the year. A vulpine calendar of events, if you will.SEPTEMBER – In September, young foxes transition into independence, becoming harder to distinguish from adults. ...
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Episode 21
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4:40

020 - August: Fox rivalries intensify
The eighth of the series exploring what foxes are up to in each month of the year. A vulpine calendar of events, if you will.AUGUST – In August, fox cubs are almost fully grown and continue to develop their independence. As the school h...
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Episode 20
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6:02

019 - July: Summer survival skills
The seventh of the series exploring what foxes are up to in each month of the year. A vulpine calendar of events, if you will.JULY – By July, the fox cubs have grown significantly and are starting to explore further from their den. The ...
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Episode 19
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5:57

018 - June: Fox family lessons
The sixth of the series exploring what foxes are up to in each month of the year. A vulpine calendar of events, if you will.JUNE - By June, the fox cubs are much larger and more adventurous, spending longer periods away from the den as ...
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Episode 18
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5:22

017 - May: Weaning cubs wander
The fifth of the series exploring what foxes are up to in each month of the year. A vulpine calendar of events, if you will.MAY - The fox cubs continue to grow rapidly and spend much more time outside the den, exploring their surroundin...
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Episode 17
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6:04

016 - April: Den to discovery
The fourth of the series exploring what foxes are up to in each month of the year. A vulpine calendar of events, if you will.APRIL - The fox cubs grow and develop quickly in their first month, which allows the vixen to finally leave the...
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Episode 16
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6:17

015 - March: Birth of the cubs
The third of the series exploring what foxes are up to in each month of the year. A vulpine calendar of events, if you will.MARCH - During this month, the new generation of foxes will be born. The vixen will be almost exclusively in the ...
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Episode 15
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6:15

014 - February: Prepping for parenthood
The second of the series exploring what foxes are up to in each month of the year. A vulpine calendar of events, if you will.FEBRUARY - With the mating season over, the vixen is now starting her 53-day pregnancy and will be busy finalis...
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Episode 14
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5:19

013 - January: Fox mating season
The first of a new series of episodes exploring what foxes are up to in each month of the year. A vulpine calendar of events, if you will.Did you know that vixens can only get pregnant for 3 days a year? January is peak mating season fo...
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Episode 13
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5:49

012 - Foxes and the surprising danger of football nets
Today, I uncover an unexpected issue – foxes' fascination with football goal nets. Sharing a tale from South London, I explore how these seemingly innocuous nets become perilous traps for curious foxes, leading to rather seri...
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Episode 12
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5:35

011 - How to deal with a fox den in your garden
Holes in your garden and soil strewn everywhere, having a family of foxes set up home in your garden can be a messy affair. Our back gardens give foxes a multitude of options when it comes to establishing a den (or 'earth'). Common...
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Episode 11
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9:06

010 - The Thought Fox by Ted Hughes - National Poetry Day
In a slightly different episode than normal, I'm celebrating National Poetry Day by reading the poem The Thought Fox by Ted Hughes. A work that links the intimate sighting of a wild fox with inspiration to shift writer's blo...
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Episode 10
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6:12

009 - How long does it take to deter foxes?
What is your definition of fox deterrent success and what do you hope to achieve by using a fox deterrent in your garden? For example, if you want to reduce the amount of holes a fox is digging in your flowerbeds, you're going to b...
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Episode 9
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6:09

008 - Will the FoxWatch Ultrasonic Fox Deterrent affect your dog?
Many dog owners are concerned about foxes coming into their garden due to germs, risk of attack and agitation. You want to do something to try and keep foxes away but you naturally don’t want to accidentally upset your dog! Using a...
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Episode 8
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4:51

007 - How to deter foxes without scaring your cat
If you're a cat owner who wants to deter foxes, but you're worried about accidentally harming your cat in the process, this episode is for you. Today's episode looks at some of the symptoms of cats who are feeling stressed because ...
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Episode 7
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8:00

006 - The Top 5 Fox Deterrents
Looking at the best products you can use in your garden to discourage foxes and stop them causing so much destruction. Decide which ones sound most suitable and use at least two different deterrents to keep foxes away.
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Episode 6
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8:32

005 - The 3 step fox deterrent strategy
Foxes running amok and causing damage in your garden can be frustrating and overwhelming. If you're wondering where to begin with deterring foxes and stopping this bad behaviour, then following the 3 step fox deterrent strategy is a grea...
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Episode 5
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7:01

004 - Why do foxes dig in your garden?
Looking out of your window to discover a massive hole in the centre of your lawn, or plants and soil strewn all over your patio, is a horrible sight to behold.After you've made an effort in your garden planting bulbs, putting in new pla...
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Episode 4
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7:23

003 - Why do foxes foul in your garden?
Fox poo is such a problem for some people that it can feel like the fox is doing it on purpose! Of course, they don’t really have a personal vendetta against you, but it’s totally understandable why you might feel that way in the heat of ...
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Episode 3
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7:52

002 - Why are there foxes in our towns & cities?
History lesson alert! The UK house-building boom of the early 1930s was really important in creating what we now recognise as ‘the suburbs’. This period saw the creation of leafy suburbs, drawing foxes in from the country and giving rise to wha...
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Episode 2
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5:59

001 - Introduction | Podcast goals
The very first episode of the Fox Repellent Expert podcast. I talk about my history with urban foxes and what led me to set up foxrepellentexpert.com as a resource for people who want effective fox deterrent information. I also discuss my reaso...
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Episode 1
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5:58
