Badgers

Okay, so this isn’t cutting edge popular culture, but bear with.

Badgers, protected species, deceptively cuddly but vicious and massively destructive black and white bastards. Anyone out there plagued with the feckers? And if so, have you had any luck getting rid of them from your garden, humanely and legally of course? They must have a sett nearby, but their visits to trash my garden occur almost every night. I’ve tried the recommended steps – citronella oil, bright lights, urine (don’t ask), but the buggers are just laughing at me and even smile for the security camera. I’ve even thought of playing Nickelback at them, but that may veer into inhumane territory. Any ideas?