adminRabbits love to eat almost any type of food that humans also like to eat, in addition to many more, including clover (their favorite!), pansies, and tons of other kinds of flowers and plants in your garden. So despite how cute they can be, a popular conversation at neighborhood picnics is the best rabbit deterrent to get rid of the furry menaces.
There are a large number of rabbit deterrents and repellents available, and the best rabbit deterrent for you will depend on your budget, your rabbit problem, and how much time you have to invest. A very popular method for deterring rabbits also works for repelling deer, and it is to use a spray made out of egg. There area different versions of this repellent, including homemade and store bought. The most basic is a homemade mixture of one gallon of water with one raw egg, gently mixed together. This can be sprinkled on any plants that have been attracting rabbits. The mixture can be left out in the sun for a few hours, until the eggs start to smell, to make it even more pungent, and, according so some people, more effective. Some research has also suggested that using egg solid instead of using raw eggs is more effective. Of course this is harder to mix, and spray. A little bit (one tablespoon or so) of vegetable oil, Crisco, or olive oil can be added to the mix so that is will adhere to plant leaves more effectively. Dish soap instead of oil can also help this.
Some people have found that adding tastes to the mixture helps make it even better, strong tastes and smells will repel not only rabbits, but other nuisance animals like mice, rats and squirrels. Chili powder, clove powder, and cinnamon oil are a few of the strong tastes that can be introduced to the mixture for possible added effectiveness.
Scare tactics are also effect with rabbits, since they tend to be very timid. Their best defense is running away. A pet dog or cat is excellent for this in many situations, but without a four legged rabbit deterrent, other scare tactics can be useful. A sprinkler that activates by a motion detector is a useful deterrent not only for rabbits, but cats, deer, and most other animals that don’t like to get wet. One of these devices can be purchased at reasonable price to cover quite a bit of area. The good ones will detect motion both day and night, and once they do, activate a sprinkler to soak any unwanted intruder. These deterrents are also good because they don’t involve chemicals or even bad tastes or odors. Motion detectors are also available with sound alarms, both audible and ultrasonic. These tend to be less effective, but some people swear by them.
In the end, the best rabbit deterrent depends on any homeowners situation, and what else they are looking for in a product or method that will help them get rid of their unwanted guests.
