Keeping Rabbits Away

If you want to keep rabbits out of your garden or off of your property without using traditional rabbit fences you might want to consider a natural rabbit repellent. There are a number of benefits to using a natural rabbit repellent. Complicated rabbit fences are not your only option for rabbit control. One very important advantage is that they are safe for use around children and other pets. You can use a natural rabbit repellent without fear that your children or pets will be harmed by your rabbit control method. Rabbit fences work very well for deterring rabbits but household pets might become trapped or hurt if they attempt to bypass the rabbit fence.

One example of a natural rabbit repellent is a device that carries a concentrated scent of garlic. Rabbits have a natural dislike of garlic and they will avoid areas that are scented with garlic. These garlic scented devices can be clipped to plant life in your yard and they emit a garlic scent that keeps rabbits away from the area. These clips generally last for approximately six to eight months and will need to be replaced as the scent begins to fade. This natural rabbit repellent is preferred by many who do not want to spray harmful chemicals on their plant life or encircle their entire garden with a rabbit fence.

Another natural rabbit repellent involves the kitty litter of outdoor cats. If you have outdoor cats that often kill and consume wildlife then their litter boxes might be your answer to finding a natural rabbit repellent. Spreading this organic material around your garden or landscaping once a week will help to keep your yard free of rabbits. The scent that is given off by the kitty litter soiled by a cat who has consumed wildlife will deter rabbits from entering your yard. Although this natural rabbit repellent is effective, the one caveat is that it is dependent on your cat having consumed wildlife prior to soiling the litter box. You may find that your natural rabbit repellent is not as effective during weeks where your cat may not have consumed wildlife.

The design of your garden can also act as a natural rabbit repellent. There are certain types of plant life that are not at all appealing to rabbits. Strategically placing these plants around the perimeter of your garden can help to prevent rabbits from infiltrating your garden in pursuit of more attractive plant life. Lavender or catnip are two such plants that can help to deter rabbits. The scents emitted by these two plants are not attractive to rabbits and will therefore act as a natural rabbit repellent. Rabbits will be repelled by these scents and therefore your garden will be safe from the rabbits.

There are also a variety of commercial products available that will act as a natural rabbit repellent. These products include products that contain the scent of a predator or those that contain chemicals that are not harmful to people or animals but that are unappealing to rabbits. When choosing a commercial product for use as a natural rabbit repellent, it is important to read all the ingredients as well as all of the safety precautions. This will help you to determine just how safe the product really is. If you are unsure of any of the ingredients, consult a landscaping professional who might be able to provide you with more information regarding the ingredients in a product that is billed as a natural rabbit repellent. Before using any of these products you should be sure that the ingredients used in the natural rabbit repellent will not be harmful to your family or household pets.