Keep Foxes Away from Your Trash Cans

Foxes can be a problem when they get into your trash cans.

During the UK heatwave, you want your garden to look nice for parties. But it's frustrating to see trash all over your lawn in the morning.

Foxes and seagulls can raid your trash cans and make a mess. Luckily, a binman on TikTok shared a simple trick to keep them away.

The No1 Binman gives advice on waste collection.

He made a video to answer a question about keeping foxes and seagulls away from food trash cans.

Animals like what's in the trash cans, so they try to get in. This can leave your garden messy.

Foxes are most active at night.

The binman said there are ways to deal with the problem.

One way is to seal food waste in bags before putting it in the trash can, so the smell is hidden.

Another tip is to put a water-filled milk container on the trash can lid. The binman said this will stop the foxes.

Foxes are active after dark.

When streetlights shine on the water in the milk container, it scares the foxes away.

The binman also said that binmen will put the container back in the trash can after it's emptied.

Where you put your food waste trash can affects how easily pests can get in.

Don't leave the trash can in direct sunlight, and store it under a table or chair when inside.

The sun's heat makes food waste rot faster, which attracts seagulls, maggots, and flies.

Keep your trash cans in a shaded spot with the lid closed to keep smells away.

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