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Homemade Squirrel Repellent
Easy to make squirrel repellent spray for your garden
Total Time
5
minutes
mins
Servings:
1
Spray Bottle
Author:
Pam Kessler
Cost:
$3
Ingredients
4
cups
Water
1
oz
Hot Sauce
(½ of the small 2 oz bottle or 2 Tablespoons if using a larger bottle)
3
drops
Dish Soap
(you can also use vegetable oil if you prefer)
1
Spray Bottle
Instructions
Pour 4 cups water into the spray bottle
Add ½ of the small 2 oz bottle (1 oz) hot sauce into the water (or 2 Tablespoons if using a larger bottle)
Add 3 drops dish soap
Close spray bottle and gently shake
Spray liberally on any garden vegetables or flowers. Re-apply after heavy rains.
This won’t harm the squirrels and chipmunks, it will just deter them from eating your stuff
Notes
Disclaimer: Please don’t be silly and spray this stuff in your eyes or face. It is a pepper based spray and it is HOT!
Others uses for Squirrel Repellent:
Bird Feeders
- spray on the birdseed in your feeders to keep the squirrels out. It doesn't hurt the birds or deter them from eating the seeds.
Fall Outdoor Decor
- spray on your cornstalks, pumpkins etc on your porch to keep the squirrels and chipmunks from eating them.