In areas that have hedgehogs in the wild, they are often welcomed as a natural form of garden pest control
many people leave food out to attract hedgehogs

hedgehogs are lactose intolerant, Do not give them cheese, milk, or dairy products
leave unsalted nuts, dog food, but this will also attract mice & rats so beware
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Hedgehogs are a powerful form of pest control, a single hedgehog can keep an average garden
free of pests by eating up to 200 grams of insects each night

in the U K  some people attempt to lure hedgehogs into their gardens with treats
and cutting hedgehog-sized holes in their fences
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