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Gardeners in most parts of the world want to stop rabbit problems, and there are a wide variety of methods available, from repellents to traps, dogs and other scare tactics, to barricades. One of the easiest and most economical method to stop rabbit problems is by using a rabbit repellent.
Rabbit repellents are sprayed (if in liquid form) or sprinkled (in pellet form) on and around the areas of one’s property where rabbits have been either burrowing or eating and destroying vegetation. There are various kinds of humane ways to stop rabbit problem that are also harmless to pets, children, as well as plants. Rabbit repellents with an active ingredient of putrefied egg solid are typically very effective. These repellents can either be made right at home or bought online or in many gardening stores. To make a repellent at home, simply mix one egg into on gallon of water, and spray onto any plants that have been supplying food for rabbits. To make the mixture even more effective, leave it out in the sun for up to 24 hours, to let the egg putrefy and be even more effective. This repellent works because rabbits don’t want to eat anything that smells meaty to them. This repellent is also effective to repel deer and other vegetarian pests, and it won’t harm pets. Care should be taken to avoid spraying directly onto food plants, especially if they are apt to absorb the taste. Egg based repellents are also readily available to purchase online if you want to avoid the mess and fuss of making one at home..
Other ingredients that can be used in combination with an egg based repellent, or on their own, are repellents made from strong tasting and smelling essential oils. Cinnamon oil, clove oil, and garlic oil are all a little to strong for a bunny’s sensitive nose, and will usually send them hopping elsewhere for more mild and pleasing food. These essential oils are also 
somewhat effective on other pests, including mice, rats, squirrels, and even cats, dogs, and raccoons.
Another way to stop rabbit problems it with scare tactics. Rabbits are very timid creatures, and it doesn’t take much to frighten them away. Often, having a dog- especially a terrier or other type of dog that enjoys a good chase- is enough to keep rabbits away. Motion detectors can also deliver a scare, and can be used to trigger sound alarms or a sprinkler, either of which will usually be effective for scaring not only rabbits, but many other nuisance animals. Motion detecting sprinklers can be purchased online at very reasonable prices, and the good ones work both day and night to trigger a sprinkler when motion is detected.
Rabbit traps are a bother, but they are another way to stop rabbit problems. The bother comes mostly with what to do with the rabbits once they are trapped. A humane solution is to relocate them, ideally across water from your property so they won’t find their way back.
