{"id":14968,"date":"2024-04-10T13:07:39","date_gmt":"2024-04-10T13:07:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/blog\/?p=14968"},"modified":"2024-04-30T13:10:41","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T13:10:41","slug":"what-keeps-foxes-away-from-bins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/blog\/what-keeps-foxes-away-from-bins\/","title":{"rendered":"What keeps foxes away from bins?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-canvas-width=\"597.9999999999999\">\n<div data-canvas-width=\"585.2799999999996\">Foxes have become a common sight even in urbanised areas. Although they will generally stay out of our way, they can still be a nuisance. They might dig up flowers, foul in the garden, spread rubbish, create noise and go for small pets such as rabbits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"559.6959999999998\">As with any pest, the main thing that\u2019s likely to attract <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/wildlife-control\/foxes\/\">foxes<\/a> is a readily available food source. This poses the important question \u2013 what keeps foxes away from bins?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"527.2479999999998\">If possible, create an enclosure for your bins. You could keep them inside a shed, greenhouse or build a fence around them so foxes can\u2019t get to them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"597.952\">Ensure you have a sturdy bin with a tightly fitted lid. Bin liners offer no protection and foxes can easily rip through them. A metal or wheelie bin is much harder for a fox to get into and by adding something heavy like a brick onto the lid, they will really struggle to open it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"577.4559999999998\">If foxes getting into your bins is a common problem, it may be time to invest in a tamper-proof bin. As well as having a secure lid, they\u2019re much harder to topple over.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"569.5519999999998\">Another great tip is to try and mask the smell of your rubbish so it doesn\u2019t attract these pests in the first place. You can try using scented bin bags, multiple bin bags or spray a strong-smelling essential oil onto your bins. Foxes have a very powerful sense of smell so any strong scent will repel them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-canvas-width=\"390.0319999999999\">If you have a problem with foxes around your home, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/contact-us\/\">get in touch with Prokill<\/a> and our expert team will be on hand to help.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Foxes have become a common sight even in urbanised areas. Although they will generally stay out of our way, they can still be a nuisance. They might dig up flowers, foul in the garden, spread rubbish, create noise and go for small pets such as rabbits. 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