Diseases and Parasites Carried by Foxes

Urban foxes may look cute, but they can pose serious risks to your property, pets, and health. Understanding the dangers foxes bring highlights the importance of professional urban fox control.

Health Risks

• Mange: Caused by the itch mite (Sarcoptes scabiei), mange can affect foxes, humans, and pets such as cats and dogs. Direct contact or proximity to infected animals can spread this highly contagious skin condition.

• Toxocariasis: Foxes carry the roundworm (Toxocara canis), which produces eggs found in fox faeces. These eggs can contaminate soil, gardens, and public spaces, posing a serious health risk to children and pets.

Property and Garden Damage

• Foxes dig and burrow, often causing significant damage to gardens, lawns, and sporting grounds.

• They may foul areas with urine and droppings to mark territory, creating unsightly and unhygienic conditions.

Threats to Pets and Livestock

• Urban foxes are increasingly comfortable around humans and may enter homes or gardens.

• Small pets, including rabbits, chickens, and other livestock, are seen as potential food sources, which can lead to devastating losses in coops and hutches.

Peace of Mind with Professional Fox Control
Professional urban fox control helps protect your home, garden, and pets while reducing health risks associated with fox-borne diseases. By preventing foxes from entering your property, you can maintain a safe, clean, and secure environment.