What do rabbits hate the most?

Rabbits steer clear of some distinctive smells including garlic, vinegar, or predator urine. These odors replicate what rabbits see as adult rabbit threats in the wild. Additionally, you can combine these scents with some kind of physical barriers such as hardware cloth or motion-activated sprinklers. This two-prong approach effectively alters the feeding and nesting behavior of rabbits.

Rabbits in certain regions have differed in their reactions. Eastern cottontails will escape away from ultrasonic devices, while desert cottontails will not respond to pepper sprays, but will avoid things with "prickly," such as agave. Reassess your approach by watching for rabbit behavior in your area, and if necessary, reinforce areas where they have not successfully caused a breach in your vegetation.

Safety is a priority. Repellents should not come into contact with anything eaten. Use gloves when handling predator urine. One gardener reduced rabbit visits from 80% to 90% by putting human hair clippings in a mesh bag. After rainfall, it is recommended to refresh the deterrents for maximum effectiveness.

Over the long term, maintenance is the key to success. Check fences for rust or gaps. Keep in mind to also replace spoiling egg-based repellents weekly. If you find your hybrid strategies helpful, feel free to share them online: for example, a Colorado gardener shared her combinations of lavender hedges and ultrasonic alarms to deter garden munchers on her zucchinis.

Read the full article: 10 Effective Ways to Deter Rabbits in Your Garden