Problems associated with foxes include depredation on domestic animals, danger to humans if infected with rabies (healthy foxes pose virtually no danger to humans), and their potential to carry diseases and harmful organisms.
Foxes will prey on small livestock such as ducks, chickens, rabbits, and young lambs, but generally do not bother larger livestock. Cats may also be preyed upon. Foxes often carry their prey to a secluded area or their den where it is eaten by the adults and young.

Disease
Foxes can carry organisms responsible for several contagious diseases such as Mange, Canine Distemper, toxocariasis and rabies. Foxes are highly susceptible to rabies PLEASE CALL US if you think you have a rabid fox in your vicinity - do not try to handle the problem yourself.

Damage to homes and property
While damage from foxes is usually minimal and restricted to possible shallow digging or rummaging in garbage; foxes are usually much more of a threat when the are behaving abnormally which may indicate a diseased state.

Danger to Children
Foxes are by nature very shy and elusive when healthy. They can be very dangerous when infected with a disease that makes them lose this natural fear of humans and possibly become aggressive, therefore it is important to make sure that children are kept away from any fox that is behaving in an unusual manner.

Need for Professional Help

If the presence of the fox is unnerving or the animal is behaving in an unusual manner, please give us a call to discuss the situation. If removal is nessecary we can help control the situation.


Call us if you need help with a Fox Problem
703-232-0857