Fox Removal & Exclusion
Foxes may look elegant, but they are a genuine hazard when they move in near your home, farm, or business. They are well-documented carriers of parasites — worms, flukes, ticks, mites, and fleas — and they readily transmit diseases including rabies, canine distemper, mange, and roundworm. Many of these can infect both people and pets. They are also intelligent, cunning hunters that prey on small livestock — poultry like chickens and turkeys are frequent targets.
Their predatory behavior tends to peak in spring when they are raising young, though it can happen at any time of year. When they are not actively hunting, foxes damage property through burrowing and nesting. They have excellent vision, sharp hearing, and a keen nose. The gray fox can even climb trees and fences — a combination of traits that makes them exceptionally difficult to exclude.
The Foxes of Missouri
Two species are common in Missouri: the Red Fox and the Gray Fox. The Red is the larger of the two, weighing up to 15 pounds and growing up to three feet long. The Gray is somewhat smaller, typically under 12 pounds. The easiest way to tell them apart is by their tails — the Red's tail tip is white, while the Gray's is black. Interestingly, the Red Fox is the more widespread species worldwide.
What To Do
Attempting to trap or handle foxes without proper training is dangerous and often counterproductive. Your best option is to contact a professional wildlife control service. Advanced Wildlife Control is the top-rated fox removal expert in and around Sullivan. We will eliminate the immediate threat and help you implement a prevention plan to keep them from returning. Call us today for an estimate.