Vitax Stay Off Rabbit Repellent Animal Repellents & Training Aids,500g

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Let the mixture sit for a few days, then strain out the the garlic oil and pour the liquid into a spray bottle. Those looking for an easy way to keep rabbits and other pests out of the garden without harming pets will want to consider this spray. Others dislike them for their inconsistency because at times the rabbits just hop by without triggering the motion sensor. Once it’s confirmed that rabbits are definitely responsible for the damage, there are various steps that can be taken to deter them.

The diameter of the chicken wire needs to be smaller than an inch and the fencing secured with sturdy stakes. Rabbits will choose an unkempt lawn over a lawn that is well-tended because they like the protection of high grass.These devices are also more affordable and than motion sensor sprinklers and don’t require you to stretch a garden hose across the yard. Although the odor is strong and may be off-putting to humans, it does the job to repel animals causing a nuisance.

You can do this by mixing garlic and chilli powder with water and dishwashing liquid into a spray bottle. This sprinkler detects encroaching critters and gives a strong burst of water to startle rabbits and other pests, driving them away. If you’ve ever owned domestic rabbits, you’ll know that they need a constant supply of either grass or hay. Sometimes the best way to keep rabbits out of the garden is by placing a strong physical barrier between them and the plants.

The substances used in spray, concentrated, and granule products consist of natural ingredients from plants, such as pepper and garlic, and animals, such as dried blood and urine. A Rutgers University professor Bill Hlubik’s experience of 17 years taught him that the one repellent that has worked well in many situations is dried blood. If you hire a professional to build and install them, the professional will likely want to wrap the raised garden beds in some form of wire mesh fencing (which will look a lot like a chicken wire fence). In addition, you can lay a 2-foot wide piece of fencing flat on the ground around the outside of the garden fence to discourage digging. By knowing what attracts and repels rabbits, gardeners can create a natural repellent and safe deterrent to protect their plants.

Since you certainly don’t want to add real ones to your yard or garden, you can get rubber or plastic snakes. The fence needs to be at least 60cm high, with 30cm buried beneath the ground to stop the rabbits from digging their way underneath. Overall, using natural repellents is a safe and effective way to protect gardens and crops from rabbits. In case of heavy rain, reapply as soon as the weather clears to ensure the mixture remains effective. Marie Iannotti is a life-long gardener and a veteran Master Gardener with nearly three decades of experience.Homemade repellents are a popular and cost-effective way to keep rabbits out of gardens and flower beds. A simple two-inch poultry mesh fence is an excellent deer and rabbit repellent method for keeping both herbivores away from a particular area.