Foxes are a common garden pest, but most people may not pay attention to them. However, these furry scavengers can be a threat to your They can dig up soil, damage your or leave musky droppings similar to dogs. If you welcome wildlife such as rabbits or birds, foxes can pose a risk to their lives.

However, most solutions to get rid of foxes can be quite cruel and harm them. While it's not illegal to control foxes, methods like poisoning and certain types of trapping are prohibited. However, there is a natural method to deter foxes from entering your , and it may already be in your . The secret to the two-ingredient natural solution is garlic and chilli spray.

Foxes have a strong sense of smell, so they can be easily repelled by scents they dislike. According to the experts at the Gardeners' World, Foxes do not like the smell of both garlic and chilli.

"Try infusing both ingredients in boiling water and spraying around your garden as a fox repellent," they said. "Other animal repellants are available, but be aware of the risk to other wildlife and always read the manufacturers' instructions carefully.

"If a territory has been marked by a fox, it will take some persistence to persuade them to move on, and if they feel their territory is threatened, then you may find they increase the amount of marking."

To prevent foxes from entering your garden, it is crucial to keep it tidy. "Foxes like to feel safe and secure, and a garden with overgrown areas can provide shelter for them," reported Gardener's World.

A motion sensor light or even a sprinkler can be used to deter foxes, as they can be easily scared. "Be aware that they may get used to this method, so you might like to try a variety of tactics, with motion sensors being one."

Another way to deter foxes is to ensure there is no food in your garden. "Make sure that bird food is out of reach (and clear up any spillage), livestock such as chickens and rabbits are protected from foxes and bins are kept secure and tidy."

Foxes also eat fruit from the garden, so make sure to clear up any fruit that falls from fruit trees and protect other fruit and veg that foxes can access.

Garlic and chilli spray can repel unwanted insects like ants, slugs, snails, and beetles. Other annoying pests, such as aphids, whiteflies, caterpillars, and mites, will also stay away from your garden.

Place one whole peeled and chopped garlic bulb or two tablespoons of garlic powder into a blender with three hot red chilli peppers or one teaspoon chilli flakes or powder (cayenne pepper works too) and one litre of water, reported Plantify.

A bright orange to red smooth liquid should form. Then let the mixture sit for 24 hours. Strain well before adding to the Spray bottle, or it may become clogged.

"This liquid can now be diluted to three tablespoons in 500ml of water. Place in a spray bottle and shake. Spray down the leaves of your foliage on the top and bottom. Repeat at least once a week."