Foxes were first introduced into Australia in the 1870s for recreational hunting purposes. They have since spread to become one of our major pests and are a major problem for landholders.

The best approach to managing urban and urban fringe fox problems is to eliminate or prevent access to things that attract foxes to the area, such as easy sources of food (dog and cat biscuits, meat bones, leftovers) and daytime shelter.

Council discourages any interaction with foxes as they can carry hydatids (tapeworm) which can infect humans. They can also carry mange and other diseases that can be transmitted to your pets.

Pest animal control is the responsibility of the landowner and Council controls foxes focussing on its most environmental sensitive reserves.

What can you do?

The fox is a declared pest animal under the Landscape South Australia Act 2019 and is the responsibility of property owners to control them. It is also illegal to keep foxes as pets.

Please do not deliberately feed any foxes.

If you would like more information about fox management on your property, visit the Hills and Fleurieu Landscape South Australia and download the fact sheet.