Fox Problem? Trappeur de Ville Is the Solution!
The fox's reputation in folklore is well founded: foxes are clever, cautious animals. Like all canids, they are naturally wary.
The fox's reputation in folklore is well founded: foxes are clever, cautious animals. Like all canids, they are naturally wary.
Foxes are generally harmless but can create problems when they establish a den in a yard or beneath a shed. Den construction leaves obvious signs because a fox removes large amounts of soil and sand and may create several dens on one property.
Red foxes mainly eat small mammals such as mice, rats, groundhogs and squirrels. Although primarily carnivorous, they also consume fruit, plants and vegetables and may damage gardens while feeding.
The mother nurses the kits while both parents gradually begin bringing prey back to the den. Finding squirrel, hare or rodent remains often alarms homeowners and raises concerns about children or pets.
Foxes can carry diseases such as rabies, mange and alveolar echinococcosis.
When intervention is necessary, we use foothold restraints or cable devices designed for live capture. Only a certified trapper may legally capture and relocate foxes.
Mating takes place from mid-January through late February, followed by a gestation period of approximately 50 days. A litter averages four to six kits.
Fox kits grow quickly and open their eyes about 10 to 14 days after birth. They then begin exploring and learning to hunt and defend themselves.
The mother remains with her young until they can survive independently, usually for two to four months. The kits then leave to explore and establish territories of their own.
Red fox reproduction can vary with factors such as the mother's age, weather conditions and food availability.
