At Phoenix Wildlife we work with our clients to achieve an outcome which not only benefits our clients directly, but also reduces the impact on the Wildlife we deal with We strongly believe there is a positive outcome for any situation
Badgers Garden Damage
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Badgers and Garden Damage
Badgers are natural diggers — it’s simply what they do. While they are fascinating animals, encouraging them into your garden is not something we recommend. Badgers rely heavily on pheromone trails, often following the same paths that their ancestors have used for generations.
Much of the lawn damage associated with badgers is caused by their search for food. Although their eyesight is poor, they have an excellent sense of hearing and smell, allowing them to detect chafer grubs and other insects beneath the turf. To a badger, a chafer grub is a prize worth tearing up a lawn for.
Feeding badgers can make the problem worse. Occasional scraps may seem harmless, but offering substantial food sources interferes with their natural foraging behaviour and increases the risk of damage.
At Phoenix Wildlife Consultants, we provide a range of humane and effective solutions to deter badgers and prevent lawn damage.
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Badger V Roads
“Why Do Badgers Choose Roads and Highways?”
“Badgers and Roads – What’s the Attraction?”
“Why Badgers Make Their Setts Beneath Roads and Paths”
“Badgers on the Roads: Understanding Their Choice of Habitat”
Badgers and Roads
People often ask why badgers choose roads and pathways as part of their subterranean dwellings. The answer, while not always obvious, is quite simple: drainage.
Good drainage is vital to the success of a badger sett. Roads, paths, and similar man-made structures provide ideal conditions, staying dry even during periods of heavy rain or prolonged bad weather.
At Phoenix Wildlife Consultants, we are highly experienced in delivering mitigation methods that allow essential road repairs and badger activity to coexist without conflict.
All works undertaken on highways are fully licensed by Natural England and carried out with the welfare of the badgers as our highest priority.
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Badgers and Property Damage
Professional Solutions for Badger related issues
Badgers and Property Damage
Introduction
Badgers can occasionally cause significant structural issues when setts are established beneath buildings, sheds, patios, or other man-made structures.
Risks
Sett digging beneath properties can undermine foundations, destabilise patios, and damage garden features, often leading to costly repairs.
It is important that homeowners never attempt DIY or self-help methods, as these are not only ineffective but can also result in criminal offences under the Protection of Badgers Act 1992.
Our Approach
At Phoenix Wildlife Consultants, we understand how stressful and worrying it can be to discover a badger sett beneath your property. That is why we work to provide effective, lawful, and humane solutions tailored to your circumstances.
Our licensed advisers deliver professional exclusion methods and mitigation strategies to prevent further damage while ensuring the welfare of the badgers is protected at all times.
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Artificial Setts
Badger setts are far more than just holes in the ground — they are complex tunnel systems that provide shelter, warmth, food storage, and safe breeding opportunities.
Artificial Badger Setts
At Phoenix Wildlife Consultants, our artificial sett designs take into account the complex needs of badgers. We are proud that over 90% of our man-made setts remain in active use today.
Designing a successful sett is a strategic and sometimes complex process. Attracting badgers to an area not naturally chosen by them can be challenging, which is why every design must be carefully tailored.
We do not believe in a “one size fits all” approach. Instead, we consider every aspect of badger behaviour — including their life cycle, social structure, and foraging habits — to ensure each artificial dwelling is both practical and attractive to the animals.
📞 To find out more about our artificial sett design and installation, call Phoenix Wildlife Consultants today.