Chasing the Critters
May 20, 2008
They are around all year, but it seems that as spring arrives, the rodents do too. I refer to the gophers and rabbits that love to attack my garden. Since I am not a big supporter of poisons, I am delighted to have discovered some products that seem to be effective in chasing the critters away.
For mare than five years I have used "Sonic Spikes". If not available in your local nurseries, they can be purchased on-line. They come in at least two varieties: a spike that you fill with "D" batteries just as you would a flashlight and a spike that has a solar panel on the top. The benefit of the latter, even though it costs almost twice as much, is that once stuck in the ground, you do not have batteries that need replacing. These spikes emit some sort of beep that the gophers find unpleasant and they move on.
It seems that the rabbit population in my area increases and decreases for reasons unknown to me. However, when they are super abundant they can be vociferous plant eaters. I have not tried this product, but am sure that I will. (Supposedly, it may also discourage ground squirrels.)
It is a granular spread that you scatter around your plants and is made of blood meal and other ingredients that make rabbits afeard for their lives. Formulated to remain present in damp weather, it can probably continue its repellent qualities even if dampened by your sprinklers
Another organic deterrent product is called "Worm Gold". It is made from worm casings and when used under hibiscus and citrus trees that are infected with whitefly, the flies will move on. It can be used throughout your garden and, according to the manufacturer, nearly every plant in your garden will become increasingly pest-free.
It is nice to know that eco-friendly products are being developed and that they do work.
They are around all year, but it seems that as spring arrives, the rodents do too. I refer to the gophers and rabbits that love to attack my garden. Since I am not a big supporter of poisons, I am delighted to have discovered some products that seem to be effective in chasing the critters away.
For mare than five years I have used "Sonic Spikes". If not available in your local nurseries, they can be purchased on-line. They come in at least two varieties: a spike that you fill with "D" batteries just as you would a flashlight and a spike that has a solar panel on the top. The benefit of the latter, even though it costs almost twice as much, is that once stuck in the ground, you do not have batteries that need replacing. These spikes emit some sort of beep that the gophers find unpleasant and they move on.
It seems that the rabbit population in my area increases and decreases for reasons unknown to me. However, when they are super abundant they can be vociferous plant eaters. I have not tried this product, but am sure that I will. (Supposedly, it may also discourage ground squirrels.)
It is a granular spread that you scatter around your plants and is made of blood meal and other ingredients that make rabbits afeard for their lives. Formulated to remain present in damp weather, it can probably continue its repellent qualities even if dampened by your sprinklers
Another organic deterrent product is called "Worm Gold". It is made from worm casings and when used under hibiscus and citrus trees that are infected with whitefly, the flies will move on. It can be used throughout your garden and, according to the manufacturer, nearly every plant in your garden will become increasingly pest-free.
It is nice to know that eco-friendly products are being developed and that they do work.
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