Bonide Repels-All Animal Repellent, 32 oz Ready-to-Use Spray, Outdoor Garden Deer & Rabbit Repellent, People & Pet Safe

The squirrels living in the courtyard of our condo building consider our patio their property. I don't mind them frolicking and having fun but they keep digging up the plants in my planters and kicking the dirt all over the place. This spray really works! After one application the squirrels stopped messing with the plants. They still come and play and spend time on my patio, but became totally indifferent with the plants that have been sprayed. It has been a long stretch without rain. I assume after it rains I will need to spray again, although one time I got it on my hand and washing with soap twice didn't quite get rid of the smell. Overall I'm very happy with this product. Edit after using up one bottle: this stuff really works, but you need to keep reapplying it, especially after it rains, or the squirrels are back in no time. The smells is a bit strong and unpleasant. Use it when you do not plan to be outside.

This stuff has a smell that makes me not want to be near it I don't think my dogs will be in the area anymore

This is the worst smell that I have ever experienced in my life. It even lingered in my nose after I stopped spraying and went into the house. As someone else noted it repels animals and humans. One lady stated that maybe you should alert your neighbors before spraying, and this is definitely a fact. Will it work? I really hope so because it’s definitely repelling me. The only reason I didn’t give it five stars is because I don’t know if it works yet, but I think if you ever need something thats similar to bio warfare without the life threatening toxins, and you want to get back at a human, this is the perfect thing to use. My gosh.

Welcome to our home, scratch that, I mean the dwelling for the Immortal Tree Rats of South Carolina. Behold the beautiful pink insulation strewn about and the intricately chewed holes in the eaves that grant free access to our spacious attic. The squirrels are thrilled to have complimentary perfuming done every other day and they loved it so much they invited their honeybee friends to guard the entrance to their domain and revel in the delicious aroma. (This stuff doesn't work. The squirrels apparently love it and so do bees. Oh and the sprayer makes a mess all over you after a few pumps.)

This product seems to work for a while, but not long enough to make it affordable for long-term use. I purchased 3 containers this summer, two on Amazon and one at the store, for a total of about $45.00. I used it around flowers and vegetables until the containers were gone After a rain or two, there was no effect. The "bad" bunnies nibbled away leaving me frustrated. I spent more on this product trying to save 5 heads of cabbage than if I would have bought lots of heads of cabbage. The same with marigolds; it works for a short time, and then, the bunnies are back.

No doubt this stuff at least initially works like a charm, but I do have some cautions to share from my mistakes. Ok, 9 out of 10 of you will read this review and go well, duh lady. This review is for the tenth person who may be overeager, overly efficient or just trying to get stuff done in the five minutes they have without a preschooler clinging on to them. I haven't had this stuff down for more than three hours but let me tell you the dogs in the neighborhoor were howling after my overdose application and there has not been a squirrel, chipmunk or bird in my yard for over 3 hours--and that is a really big deal because usually it looks like a wildlife sanctuary. While I did have good enough logic to wear gloves and do this application on a day with a gentle breeze when the neighbors would not be home, I did overdo it a little. When you first apply the stuff it smells like garlic and hot pepper wax, not appealing but tolerable and you become immune to the odor as you apply it pretty quickly. It takes a few minutes for the true sulfury stench of rotten eggs to kick in (about the time it took me to give a very healthy dose to all my gardens and the permiter of my lawn and in every chipmunk, vole hole in the yard.) Had I known how revolting that kick up smell would have been I probably would have done the yard in small doses instead of one kill. Also, despite wearing gloves it got on me just a little as I sprayed. One hour later and four shampoos I can still smell the stuff in my hair. So here are my aftermath probably obvious words of wisdom 1. If you need to apply alot or have close neighbors. If you value your neighbors wait until they are not home or at least warn them. 2. A little at a time is a better way to go 3. Don't do this when you need close human contact with someone, like before a big party or a job interview. 4. Wear clothes you can burn or bleach the stink out of and wear a hat and put long hair back. 5. If there are any wild animals you actually like in your yard keep this stuff clear from them (i.e. a pet bunny or birds you feed)--My indoor hamster seems pretty on edge. 6. This might actually repel bigger animals like your cat or dog, as it definitely upset the neighbors dog who was a good 3,000 square feet away. 7. Keep the windows closed and do this on a day where there is a light breeze so it doesn't permeate for long. So, after about an hour the yucky smell is gone and there are still no animals who dare enter my yard and honestly even if I have to apply it (a little at a time) on the real problem areas several times over the summer I will be a very happy camper. Also delighted that the stuff is organic so while the neighbors dogs won't be visiting my yard anytime soon, if they do I won't be hurting them. Follow Up: This stuff does need to be applied again after a heavy rain. It seems to have the longest impact on things like pea plants or that an animal would actually try to eat. This isn't a miracle in all regards but I still contend its one of the best offerings on the natural side that I have ever tried and the first few days it certainly has a huge impact.

Works great! I have a skunk that is very persistent in getting into my backyard. Fixing holes under fences with rocks, paving stones, bricks etc. was working but getting tiresome. Tried this and was pleasantly surprised at the results. I get alerts from my cameras when I receive visits so can see him going back and forth along the fence once or twice and he leaves. Once he finds a chink in the armor he’ll be back, buts that’s on me. Ground red pepper layed down in the areas he frequents when he does achieve access works very well also. It’s a resilience thing now! Thanks Bonide!