Effective urban fox management must therefore shift its focus away from eradication and toward habitat modification and deterrence. This strategy is built on the principle of making the individual residential property less appealing to the fox. Beyond securing waste, residents are advised to block all access points beneath sheds and decking using sturdy, buried wire mesh. Removing overgrown areas and tidying clutter reduces the available cover, making the fox feel exposed and less inclined to linger. These steps serve to manage the fox's behaviour by limiting its access to resources, rather than trying to remove the animal itself.
