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Newville, PA

Is there anything that can be used to keep rabbits and other varmits out of the garden besides building a fence? I use to get a powered that was to keep rabbits away but didnt work very well...anything else I could try?

5/2/2012 4:45:11 PM

Piqua, Ohio

I have Jack Russell Terriers, they'll kill anything if they're out of good stock. If you want try a live trap! Good luck for every one you see there's five more you don't!

5/2/2012 5:51:09 PM

South Hero, VT

I had to resort to using a .22 caliber rifle with sub-sonic ammo last year to rid my patch/garden of rabbits. Live traps didn't work, no matter what I put in them.

If you erect a fence, make sure the bottom extends horizontally under the soil away from the garden to prevent burrowing under the fence.

I haven't tried a motion-activated water sprayer. Maybe someone can advise how effective those are.

5/2/2012 6:49:48 PM

Ontario

Blood meal spread around helps in a small garden , I don't know about a big patch.Only draw back is, it should be reapplied, after it rains. good luck Terry

5/2/2012 8:33:49 PM

Johnston, Iowa

I've got a killer cat that takes care of them. The other thing that has truly worked for me is a product called "LIQUID FENCE". It is sold in the garden section at Wally Mart, Lowes, Home Kreepo, etc., comes in a spray bottle. Smells like rotten eggs, but you and spray it directly on plants and the rabbits, deer, and other varmints will stay away.

5/3/2012 9:42:12 AM

Upa Creek, Mo

I am at work so I don't know the name, but I use something like Dan but it is granular\powder. It is a combination of eggs and dried blood specifically for rodents, rabbits etc.. bought mine at Lowes.

5/3/2012 10:13:57 AM

President - GPC

Spearmint, Peppermint, Garlic, they do make a sprinkle on deterent that worked for me a little bit....until the rain washed it off.....BB gun worked well too.....

5/3/2012 11:14:38 AM

Jasper, Indiana

pellet gun last night.....before any plant damage appeared.

5/3/2012 11:54:21 AM

Omaha, Ne.

I heard dog hair works. My American Eskimo sheds all over and I have a field in my back yard,( a lot of wabbits) but most stay out. If I see one near I let them out and say git the bunny.

5/3/2012 8:42:58 PM

Bristow Oklahoma

Josh,s idea is mine also. I have a Jack Russell you never have to worry about any critters.

5/3/2012 9:41:08 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Well here you shovel, shoot and shut up..

5/3/2012 9:47:11 PM

Anamosa, IA BPIowegian@aol.com

Fox or coyote urine works great. You just have to re-apply it after a rain. You can get this from trapping suppliers.

5/4/2012 8:34:41 AM

Hinckley MN

I thought shoot, shovel, and shut up was the three S's of wolf management.

5/4/2012 7:41:37 PM

Braceville, IL

.22

5/4/2012 9:56:55 PM

President - GPC

Well I need to apply something, and Im getting a toy box.....for the enforcer to hide in. This AM again the rabbit haZ taken up an effection for the 904 SteltZ hooper.... So I built a fort around it till I can get back.... It'Z time for war before they wax the plant.

5/15/2012 10:28:41 AM