Who Should You Call to Remove a Fox?

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If you are deciding who to call for fox removal, hire a local wildlife control service. These pros have the equipment, training, and knowledge of local regulations to remove foxes humanely and legally. In many states, trapping and relocating wildlife on your own is illegal and unsafe.

Professionals are authorized to trap and relocate where legal. DIY attempts risk disease exposure and aggressive behavior during capture, especially with rabies or mange concerns.

Benefits of Hiring a Wildlife Removal Service for Fox Removal

Hiring a wildlife removal service is the safest, most reliable way to remove foxes from your property. These pros work promptly and humanely, follow local laws, and are authorized to trap and relocate where legal. Where relocation is not allowed, they implement effective deterrents and provide prevention guidance. They also identify and address the attractants drawing foxes to your yard.

More reasons to hire a wildlife removal service for fox removal:

• Authorized to trap and relocate when legal

• Uses humane methods and proper equipment

• Knowledge of local and state regulations

• Fast, professional response to fox activity

• Reduces health risks from bites and disease

• Removes attractants like unsecured garbage and pet food

• Establishes sturdy fences with buried sections and mesh

• Advises ongoing maintenance to keep foxes away

• Implements exclusion practices to keep critters out

• Provides prevention advice after removal

If you have a persistent fox problem or want to ensure safe, legal removal, you might want to consider a pest control pro near you to ensure the job is done safely and effectively.

Can I Hire a Local Animal Control Service for Fox Removal?

Local animal control can assist with fox removal, often free of charge, and they follow strict legal guidelines. However, limited staffing and a focus on emergencies can slow response times. Some departments are selective about which wildlife they handle, and foxes may not be included. They also do not provide prevention or exclusion services, so this route is best as a supplemental or emergency option rather than a comprehensive solution.

How Do Pros Handle Fox Removal?

Pros use safe, legal, and humane methods tailored to your situation and local rules:

1. Assess the situation and risks to public safety or property.

2. Determine the legal approach—trap and relocate where allowed, or plan deterrents if relocation is prohibited.

3. Remove foxes safely and humanely.

4. Eliminate attractants like unsecured garbage and outdoor pet food.

5. Establish barriers with sturdy fencing, buried sections to prevent digging, at least six feet tall and reinforced with mesh.

6. Remove shelters by clearing woodpiles, overgrown vegetation, and unused sheds, and advise regular trimming and maintenance.

How Much Does Fox Removal Cost?

Expect to pay $190 to $610 for wildlife removal. Removing one fox averages about 350 dollars. Local animal control is often free, but availability and scope are limited. Final pricing reflects the number of visits required and whether the pro also performs deterrent and exclusion work after removal, where offered by the service.