Dog

Rogue dogs fouling neighbours gardens is a particular problem in some areas. The trouble with dog faeces is that they may contain roundworm eggs (toxocara). These are very hardy eggs, resistant to heat and cold, and can survive up to 7 years in the soil. The eggs can pass on to children through ingestion and cause them to become very ill. In addition, dog urine can cause brown or yellow round patches to appear on your lawn. Dogs can be stopped using your garden with a variety of methods outlined below in the 'How to prevent entry' section.

How to Prevent Entry

Under the Dogs (Fouling of Land) Act 1996 it is an offence if you allow your dog to foul in a public places and then you fail to clean up the waste and dispose of it properly. In this context a public place includes roadways, footpaths, parks, car parks, etc.

If a dog is fouling in your private garden, it is your responsibility to prevent entry, not the owners responsibility to stop straying.

There are three ways to deter dogs from entering your property:

Fence your garden to ensure dog cannot gain access.
Use a physical deterrent to discourage dogs from entering your garden.
Use an electronic and/or scent deterrent to discourage dogs from entering your garden.

Fence: By far the most effective, economic and long-lasting option. A good fence will last for 20-30 years and provide security from dogs and foxes 24/7.

Physical Deterrent: such as our Water Spray. Harmless yet effective against dogs, cats and foxes. None of these animals like being sprayed with water and this system will work all day and all night if required. Alternatively, you can just have it operational when you need to. Their limitation is that the animal has to be in direct line of the sensor before it activates. Bushes or any other obstical will prevent activation. A large garden will require several units which will be expensive.

Electronic and Scent deterrents: such as are widely sold in hardware stores and over the internet. These are of very limited effectiveness over an even more limited length of time. Most experienced pest controllers would regard these to be a waste of time and money.