The common signs of badgers visiting your garden are small snuffle holes and scraped patches in the lawn.

They have an incredible sense of smell and spend the night searching for food such as earthworms and grubs.

Maintaining a healthy lawn can reduce the number of grubs feeding on the roots, which may reduce the chances of badgers being attracted to your lawn.

There are no chemical deterrents available to buy. Many people feel lucky to have such an iconic species visiting their gardens and even buy wildlife cameras to watch the nightly goings-on.

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