How to Repel Pest Animals in a Yard

By Home & Garden Last updated Saturday, May/18/2024

1). Surround your yard with fences to deter pest animals. For pest animals that dig, fences must be set deep into the ground to block them off.
2). Cover gardens or other areas bothered by pest animals with netting. Lift and adjust the netting once a week to allow new plant growth.
3). Trap unwanted pest animals using live, humane traps purchased at hardware and outdoor goods stores. Call your local animal control department to collect dangerous animals for re-release or humane sedation.
4). Repel pest animals using odors. Many pest animals avoid the scent of deodorant, urine, and domesticated animal scent.
5). Scare pest animals away using bright lights and sudden, loud sounds. Hanging objects in trees that clang when moved scares away some pests.