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Protected species in your garden? Here's what to do in the UK

These critters and creatures are protected by law
Protected species: wild deer
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Protected species: European pine martens
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Protected species: barn owls
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Protected species: wasps
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Protected species: frogs and toads
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Protected species: bats
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Protected species: great crested newts
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Protected species: badgers
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Protected species: beetles
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Protected species: dormice
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Protected species: grasshoppers and crickets
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Protected species: squirrels
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Protected species: foxes
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Protected species: moles
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These critters and creatures are protected by law

You've probably spent a lot of time, effort and cash making your home an inviting oasis, but have you mistakenly created a haven for a whole host of critters and creatures?

While some common household pests can be easily deterred and removed, others are protected by law, making disturbing or harming them illegal. From bats to badgers, these animals come with some protection that it would be wise to understand.

Click or scroll through this gallery to learn how to handle these uninvited guests if they take over your home or garden...

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Jen Grimble

08 May 2025

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