A common complaint about Scoot is not having enough time to worry about spraying a deterrent in the garden every other day.

If you are struggling to keep out foxes, then you may need a more powerful deterrent such as this one. It combines both light and ultrasonic deterrents, with the latter being especially powerful with an acoustic coverage thanks to two integrated speakers.

Scoot - Fox Repellent

Animals that are active at night are more aware of the reflective eyes and movements of other predators. Predator Eye Pro units mimic the eyes of other animals, giving foxes a feeling that they’re being watched. If you’re tempted to buy one of these, be sure to set it up with a clear field of view that is unobstructed, and go for a model that has infrared sensors over just motion sensors. Plastic rows of spikes that make it difficult for foxes to get into your garden via the tops of fences or walls.

One roll of the Dorgerove Dig Stopper is 4m long and 30cm wide, making it easy to cut into the shapes and sizes you need. It’s probably a little expensive if you need a few rolls, but being practical, it’s worth the cost. You can then link the pieces together using the small hooks and anchor the mat grid to the ground with the heavy-duty garden pegs provided (remember you might need more). Finally, lightly cover the mat with soil. Pros This comprehensive article will show you how to remove and clean up fox excrement from your garden. It also includes effective deterrents that can be used to prevent foxes from entering your garden. Why Do Foxes Poo or Pee In Gardens If you’re listening to this episode then it will come as no surprise that pooing in the garden is one of the most common and frustrating problems we experience when it comes to urban foxes. The reason Scoot is such a popular fox deterrent is because it mimics the smell of another predator and makes the fox think its territory is being taken over.There are a number of options available, from ultrasound deterrents to simple spike matts, and with each possible fox deterrent or repellant there are pros and cons, not to mention a selection of different brands and products to wade through to find those hidden gems. Scoot may be applied in a watering can but ideally you should use a pump pressure sprayer as it more accurately mimics the scent marking characteristics ofa fox and is far easier to apply evenly, with less waste, over large areas. It is always advisable to wear a mask and safety glasses when spraying chemicals. After the second application this activity will decrease as the foxes realise that despite their best efforts to compete with the scent the intruder's scent is stronger than their own. This signifies a threat to their territory. And what was the single most important piece of information that transformed my success with stopping my fox problems? It was surprisingly simple.

Scoot is humane and biodegradable so it doesn’t harm your garden and won’t be of concern to your cat. It’s simply a powder you mix with water and is very fox-specific due to the nature of the smell. You can fix them to ledges using screws, nails or a strong adhesive to create a very uninviting obstacle course along the top of your fences and walls. Attaching them to a piece of wood to be placed on the floor where the fox jumps down is also effective. They’re easy to cut down to fit a shorter or narrower space if necessary. The Volador fox deterrent not only relies on ultra-high frequency noise to scare away pests, it also has a setting where a bright flashing light is triggered by the sensors instead and this could work better with some animals. Now you know a bit more about foxes and you’ve got a strategy to deter them, it’s time to take action and try some fox deterrent products in your garden.The smell, the sight and the sound of the fox is going to be far more stressful for your cat than any deterrent you use to get rid of it.