​​​​Foxes have long, silky, rust-coloured fur with black-tipped ears, legs and a tail. The chest and belly are a creamy colour. Foxes are normally wary and unlikely to approach humans; however, they can be a common threat to cats and small dogs. Foxes benefit urban areas by helping control small mammals such as mice, rabbits, and groundhogs. They are very active between dusk and dawn, but can be seen during the day, even on top of sheds or fence lines. If a property is not maintained, it can become a welcoming area for a fox to take up residence and build a den, such as under decks or sheds, or where there are many bushes or shrubs. They could even take over a hollowed-out tree stump and make it a den.​

Aversion conditions for your property to become less inviting can include;

• Remove piles of rock, wood or debris.
• Maintain lawns, bushes, and shrubs
• Provide a light source, motion sensors, and noise deterrents.
• Enclose your property with a solid fence, preferably 1.8 metres (5ft 10in.) in height
• Ensure composts, green bins and garbage bins are animal-proof and not placed out to the curb until the morning of pick up.
• Remove bird feeders as they may attract squirrels and rodents, which may attract foxes
• ​Keep pets inside or supervised when outdoors

Although not a traditional threat to humans, if you are approached by a fox, stay calm and wait until they move on. You can make yourself appear larger, shout, clap your hands, or make some other loud noise to scare them off. Do not run.