What if the answer to seriously undesirable garden wildlife visitors isn’t eradicating them, but learning to live alongside them? I’m joined by Kevin Newell, founder of Humane Wildlife Solutions, to explore humane ways to manage conflicts with species such as rats, mice, foxes, squirrels and badgers, and why changing our own behaviour can make all the difference.
Benny’s Insect of the Week: Long-winged conehead
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If you enjoyed this week’s episode with Kevin, you might also enjoy these episodes from the archives:
Jo Kirby explains why the usual methods of slug and snail control often don’t work, what these creatures eat, and importantly, what eats them. It’s a great companion to Kevin’s advice on understanding wildlife and finding ways to manage garden conflicts without harming other species.
Episode 17: Foxes in the Garden
Animal behaviour expert Terry Woods explores the challenges of sharing our gardens with foxes, from digging up plants to common misconceptions about these often-maligned animals. Like Kevin, Terry offers a practical, humane perspective on living alongside wildlife.
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