Its a growing problem with a burgeoning population of brocks. They are a protected species, so no lawful methods of control without licence. Apart from crop damage ,they also are a carrier/transmitter of bovine tuberculosis, which is contagious to some other species including humans, deer, goats, pigs, cats, dogs . They also predate hedghogs and account for the dwindling numbers of that population.Like urban foxes, they are drawn to an easier life within our communities, especially as some folk actively encourage them with free meals.