FOX TROT
‘Trust me, they won’t come back’ gardeners share 85p buy to stop foxes from coming in & stinking out your garden
Watch the video to see methods to stop other pests coming into the garden
WHILE we all love watching nature form afar, there's nothing worse than waking up in the morning to see a fox has turned your garden upside down.
And they aren't the only pests to cause problems - mice, slugs and cats can all ruin your hard gardening work.
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Thankfully, gardening enthusiasts have shared the easy way to banish foxes form the garden for good.
These red-furred creatures are notorious their havoc-wreaking habits, particularly when on the hunt for food or trying to find someone where to use as a loo.
They can quickly turn your garden upside down on the hunt for food, and while it's a pain to deal with, of course we don't want to see any harm come to them.
Any tips on what I can do to stop them coming into the garden?
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Garden and cleaning fans of Mrs Hinch have shared the easy way to keep them at bay without causing them any harm.
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Mrs Hinch is now one of the most famous 'cleanfluencers' on social media thanks to sharing quick and easy cleaning hacks on her Instagram account.
Avid followers have taken to making hundreds of social media groups to share their own tips.
In one such group, one woman asked: "Hello, I have a tiny back yard/ garden, but constantly visited by foxes, they keep digging up all my bulbs and using it as a toilet.
"I live in a terrace with a back lane. Any tips on what I can do to stop them coming into the garden. Thank you."
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The query shared to the Facebook group Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips soon garnered a massive response from members.
Many recommended using chilli powder to keep the pesky creatures away.
Foxes are particularly sensitive to scents and hate the smell of chilli making it a natural deterrent to keep them out the garden.
One person wrote: "Chilli powder definitely works but needs repeatedly done for a little while."
Another commented: "I used hot chilli powder, just sprinkle it round. trust me they won't come back though you will have to renew it every so often."
"Try talcum powder and grated soap, they don't like the smell," penned a third.
Keep pests out all summer
Hornets and wasps - hate the smell of peppermint oil so spraying this liberally around your patio or balcony can help to keep them at bay.
Moths - acidic household white vinegar is effective for deterring moths. Soak some kitchen roll in vinegar and leave it in your wardrobe as a deterrent.
Flying ants - herbs and spices, such as cinnamon, mint, chilli pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cloves, or garlic act as deterrents.
Mosquitoes - plants, herbs and essential oil fragrances can help deter mossies inside and out. Try eucalyptus, lavender and lemongrass.
Meanwhile a fourth said: ";Purchase Domestos in powder form and sprinkle round garden.
"Keep sprinkling every other day, it's safe for animals but cats and foxes don't like the smell."
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You can purchase chilli powder for as little as 85p in Asda.
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