Repellents have mixed results and need to be reapplied after it rains. Garden stores sell fox or coyote (vole predator) urine, which usually turns off voles. Bulb control? You can discourage voles from nibbling on bulbs by adding gravel to the planting hole (surrounding the bulbs). When yo...
Fox repellant can also be a good temporary solution. The repellant delivers an offensive smell to foxes that discourage them from coming around the area. When purchasing repellants, it is best to obtain them from garden stores so that you know they are approved for repelling foxes. Although the...
When it comes to predators like wild foxes, the state does permit it - but they do stronglydiscourageit. They don't want foxes, or any natural predator, to associate humans with food. It is strongly encouraged to reach out to your local wildlife rehabber before taking matters into your own...
To discourage this, try rubbing the legs with chili sauce, then buffing. To keep squirrels out of the attic, check the space for holes. Use wire mesh to close all openings under the roof edge where it joins the sidewall. Also get rid of any branches that hang over your house and out...
There are also many natural repellents on the market: Spread predator urine around your garden. Garden nurseries will carry repellents that are made with the urine of squirrels’ predators, such as foxes or coyotes. These are meant to be sprayed around gardens to keep squirrels away, so will...
to family pets, and they pose no danger whatsoever to people. So rather than make efforts to chase away foxes or hawks, welcome their presence as a solution to your rabbit problem. Or, if you have a family dog with hunting instincts who can roam yourfenced-inyard, it is very unlikely ...
Some commercial deterrents rely on scare tactics with predator urine from foxes or coyote, but these products don’t seem to be particularly effective. Similarly, bone meal or blood meal don’t seem to do much to keep squirrels away from the garden. ...
Add some spice:Sprinkling cayenne, chili powderor other hot, intense spices around your garden is a non-toxic way to discourage chipmunks from hanging around. Gardeners also report success deterring chipmunks with a generous sprinkling of medicated powder. ...