From store-bought animal repellents to DIY deterrents, there are several remedies you can try in order to keep critters away from your Halloween and fall decorations.
A posse of animals played a Halloween edition game of peekaboo, hidden in pumpkins in Toronto, Ontario.fallOne way is to buy an animal repellent that you would use in a garden, or you can make your own., if you’re a pet owner, you can use their fur to your advantage. Cats and dogs are natural predators of squirrels, so you can put their fur or something covered in their fur around the base of your pumpkin to try and keep pests away.
Capsaicin is the chemical in chili peppers that makes them spicy. So, you could sprinkle cayenne pepper on the pumpkin. You can also blend crushed red pepper with water and a drop of dish soap to spray on the pumpkins as well, according to theMartha Stewart's website Vinegar, too, is also thought to be a deterrent for squirrels and other animals due to the strong scent, according to Martha Stewart’s website.
It's also a good idea to remove all seeds and strings from the inside of a pumpkin. That could make it less tempting for scavengers, according to BobVila.com."If the pumpkins are in a small garden and there are only a handful, they could build cages out of a woven wire mesh and secure it over the pumpkins," Hillock said. "If they are on the porch, carved or not, taking them indoors during the day or when no one is around can reduce damage.
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