We’ve received a great deal of interest in our fox fencing solution, and it seems urban foxes can’t keep themselves out of the news with the sad news that foxes have been attacking small children in the capital. read more..
Posted by: James on: 29th June 2010 in the: Lawn pests category
We have been very aware for some while that urban foxes can be a real issue, not only in terms of digging up lawns in search of grubs, caterpillar and worms (foxes are omnivores) but also in terms of a health hazard for pets and particularly for humans.
Foxes mark their territory with faeces which is why one will some times see faeces on fences, walls and compost heaps as well as on lawns and flower/vegetable beds. Fox faeces is a bio hazard and contains a number of pathogens and other risks to human health. It should be removed very carefully, preferably with disposable gloves. read more..
Posted by: James on: 25th March 2010 in the: Lawn pests category
This autumn we seem to be experiencing a lot of grub activity in our lawns. It’s impossible to tell if you have an infestation just by looking at the grass – the grubs live amongst the roots. The easiest way to tell is from animal damage, this either comes in the form of:
1. Birds (generally large strong birds like crows) pecking at the lawn repeatedly so that little tufts of grass are lifted out and discarded all over the lawn.
2. A large amount of small holes dug to a depth of about 1-2 inches by foxes (Yes, foxes are omnivores and they eats grubs as well!)
3. If you’re really unlucky you will have badger damage where the animals peel back the turf in large patches to access the grubs underneath.
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Posted by: rosa on: 3rd November 2009 in the: Lawn pests category
Worms are our friends, they are useful everywhere in the garden, but they can produce wormcasts on the lawn in autumn which are not. If left on the lawn while mowing they will form disfiguring muddy patches as they are walked on or rolled by the mower – smothering the grass underneath.
Tradition has it that the best tool for dispersing worm casts is a besom broom, but any brush or even a rake will do.
Posted by: rosa on: 24th November 2008 in the: Lawn pests category
