South Bethany

Foxes

South Bethany is located near wooded areas and the Assawoman Wildlife Refuge , therefore, various wildlife are in the area. The Town of South Bethany does not handle complaints of wildlife and animal control. To deter such animals, please consider:  Hire professional wildlife control companies listed in yellow pages or online Contact DNREC Div. of Fish & Wildlife during business hours with questions at 302-739-9912 https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/what-do-about-foxes Fox Facts: Foxes have a natural fear of people and will normally flee, but have learned to associate people with food and may approach you. Foxes are not dangerous to humans, except when they are rabid, which is very rare.  A fox’s natural tendency is to flee rather than fight. Foxes may prey on small pets or livestock (such as rabbits, guinea pigs or chickens) which generally cannot defend itself, so those pets should be kept indoors or housed in sturdy structures. Foxes will […]