adminWhen it comes to keeping away rabbits, repellents oftentimes are gardeners’ favorite choice. However, selecting the best repellent can be a little bit of work because there are so many of them out there in the market, and not all of them are effective. That said, using spray based repellent works pretty well, but you may have to use it in combination with other proofing techniques to keep your precious yard safe from the invasion of rabbits.
We have compiled some of the best rabbit repellent spray guaranteed to yield satisfactory results. Like earlier said, using spray alone is counter intuitive. In fact, repellent spray should be used as a supplement.
- Bitter spray
If there is a pet store in your neighborhood, you will most likely find bitter spray there. Alternatively, you could check online stores to see if you would find one. Do ensure that the bitter spray you eventually purchase is the one meant for rabbits and small animals. One good thing about bitter spray is that it is completely odorless and barely leaves stains, so making it ideal for to be used inside your home.
To use, spray thoroughly on any area you suspect to be visited frequently by rabbits. You will have to be consistent with doing this, else the rabbit will return and continue chewing from where it stopped. It is important you adhere to the instruction of the manufacturer when applying the spray. Use the spray on curtain blinds, legs of wooden table and then edges of carpets and rugs.
- Liquid fence
Talking about effectiveness, no other spray beats liquid fence. Liquid fence is basically a mixture of finely ground garlic and water. Eggs are added to some brands of liquid fence. Not only is the spray super-duper safe, it has a long lasting effect – a month at least.
- Messina Rabbit spray
Just like liquid fence, Messina is also pretty effective and has a long lasting effect. All you need do is to apply it once and all your worries about rabbit infestation would be gone till a month later. Come rain come sun, Messina spray isn’t going anywhere, so you are sure of a rabbit free garden. To use, follow the manufacturer’s instruction and apply at the base of the plants in your garden or landscape. You can either purchase the spray from a local pet shop or head over to Amazon.
- Ortho Rabbit Repellent
The Ortho Rabbit repellent is made of natural ingredients like clove oil and egg. It is a scent-based repellent designed to keep bunnies away from garden for good. If you are looking for something cheap and effective, the Ortho Rabbit Repellent would be your best bet.
- Homemade spray
Homemade spray is as effective as commercial spray, if not more. They are simple to prepare and the ingredient used for its making are easy to source. To prepare, grind some bulbs of garlic to fine powder, add ground chili pepper, egg, milk (optional) and then water. Stir thoroughly and at the same time add more water until a gallon of the mixture is formed. Then spray on areas frequently visited by rabbits – that’s all.
Do bear in mind that the effectiveness of spray repellent depends on how frequently you reapply it.
