Natural deterrents to squirrels and rabbits - Ask Extension
Can you please recommend natural ingredients to deter rabbits and squirrels from eating new plants?
I believe cayenne pepper is a good ingredient...
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Natural deterrents to squirrels and rabbits #865925
Asked April 25, 2024, 4:20 PM EDT
Can you please recommend natural ingredients to deter rabbits and squirrels from eating new plants?
I believe cayenne pepper is a good ingredient but would like your professional advice if it works alone or if there are other things to add to it.
Thanks very much for your help with this.
Ramsey County Minnesota
Expert Response
These questions are assigned to UMN Extension Master Gardeners. We are all volunteers. We do not receive payment for this work so we cannot be called professionals. There are no research based web pages from state extension offices, however the various ingredients listed in the following pages may be effective. I personally use green vinyl covered chicken wire to keep rabbits away from my plants.
https://www.wilsonbrosgardens.com/homemade-deer-rabbit-repellent.html
https://aroundtheyard.com/forums2/viewtopic.php?t=532
https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/easy-deer-repellent.6435/
https://www.wilsonbrosgardens.com/homemade-deer-rabbit-repellent.html
https://aroundtheyard.com/forums2/viewtopic.php?t=532
https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/easy-deer-repellent.6435/
Linda,
I so appreciate this free service and the links you recommended.
Thank you very much for this support.
Best,
Ann