Badger Proof Electric Fencing

Electric fence systems can also be used to exclude badgers and can be a cost effective solution.

Badger proof electric fencing.

The eurasian badger occupies a wide range of habitats. Within britain badgers are particularly numerous in much of the south west of england and also in parts of the south east and wales. However as a badger s thick hair acts as a good insulator it is essential to have a strong energiser and the right wire or polywire to ensure they feel the impact of an electric fence. You can see this on our video.

Available in 2 5mm thick galvanised and pvc coated wire fence. All of these goods come with full instructions to. A badger proof wire mesh buried to a depth of 1m 3ft may prevent them digging under fences. If he touches an electric fence this will make him change course away from the electric fence and therefore away from your garden lawn or which ever area you want to protect.

In britain numbers are highest in areas where there is a lot of old well grazed cattle pasture but they also occupy mixed and. Many badger groups suggest using a battery operated electric fence as the best method of preventing them getting in. This is a fairly low cost method i have used to permanently exclude badgers from clients gardens. These fall in to two main types strained wire electric fences and electric netting fencing.

Products sort by product product price price default default sales sales per page 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 view all. The bottom 30cm 12in should be bent outwards to stop the badgers burrowing underneath. Galvanised steel 2 5mm 12gauge wire. The temporary solution used to be to use either a chemical deterrent.

Compliant to b sen 10223 5 10244 2 you can rely on us to provide a strong and durable badger protection fence. This badger mesh fencing is easy to install as they need fewer posts therefore is a cost effective method of protection in comparison to mild steel. The specification for the wire is 2 50mm holes. The badger fencing wire mesh should also be installed with a buried horizontal return to prevent badgers from burrowing under the badger fencing.

The electric fencing barrier changes a badger s behaviour he cannot see well and so uses his nose to guide him. However renardine has now been banned so there is no legally allowable chemical badger deterrent. I attached weld mesh wire fencing to a sturdy post and rail fence wooden fence. An electric fence for badgers will keep them out.

Our products are simple to set up although the unique features of badger fencing do require detailed instruction.