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Best Outdoor Pest repellent - Humane and Effective

Protect your Garden and Pets

By RichardPublished 2 years ago 3 min read

Protecting your yard, garden, or pets you may have is always difficult, especially at night when everyone is sleeping and predators and pests are out. Here are two options that I recommend that are both humane and effective. The Black and Decker Solar Jet Motion Activated Sprinkler and the battery operated, Hoont Motion Activated Sprinkler.

When it is time to plant and the garden starts to grow, you always have to chase the rabbits, squirrels, birds, etc., away. I have used other humane traps, but then you have to drive a mile to get rid of the rodent and make it someone else's problem. Using these motion activated sprinklers helps to deter pests and predators. They get scared and run. Other traps can also kill these animals if you don't check your traps often, so we really wanted something safe to all animals that was safe and also less hassle. The water doesn't hurt to water the garden a little in the meantime.

We also have chickens and or own rabbits. At night, we have cats, coyotes, dogs and other predators that could kill them when we sleep. We tried the motion detector lights which does hep us identify the predators, but the lights do not scare them away. You do know that spraying your hose at any rodent or predator will chase them away, so the sprinklers were perfect. They are silent and startling to the pests and predators when the suddenly activate. They run off and the threat is averted.

When you are working in the garden or with your pets, you can just turn the water off so you don't get soaked yourself. The Black and Decker Solar Jet Motion Activated Sprinkler can also be used as a regular sprinkler when set to "Sprinkler Only".

Here are some of the features for each Sprinkler:

Black and Decker Solar Jet Motion Activated Sprinkler

PEST CONTROL ENGINEERED TO WORK- The Solar Jet Sprayer Device Provides Dependable 24/7 Defense Against Deer, Rabbits, Foxes, Squirrels, Skunks, Raccoons, Birds, Bears, Cats, Dogs, Rodents & Other Outdoor Lawn, Yard, Plant & Garden Threats.

WIDE 30-FOOT MOTION DETECTION- Super Accurate PIR Sensor Covers Anywhere from 0-30 Feet with Adjustable Arc Width [Up to 1,000 Sq/Ft] | Increase or Decrease Size of Protected Zone & Easily Turn Off for Gardening & Other Backyard Activities

SOLAR POWERED & WATER EFFICIENT | 5-Second Intermittent Spray Cycle Acts as Reliable Repellent Without Wasting Water or Electricity | Requires 2 AA NIMH Rechargeable Batteries [Included] | This is a 2 Pack | Cheaper Than Pesticides, Traps & Granules

Hoont Motion Activated Sprinkler

Protect Your Yard from Unwanted Animals- The Hoont Cobra Animal Repeller will not disappoint, with it's solar-powered motion detection and powerful water- blasting, your yard is sure to stay safe.

Large Protection Range- Adjustable 24/7 animal detection unit with a 0 to 30 feet range for maximum property protection.

Save On Water Supply- The water jet works on a 5 second intermittent spray cycle, ensuring repellent effectiveness and low water consumption

Adjustable Coverage- Sprinkler head is fully adjustable with up to 1000 square feet of coverage

Whichever model you pick, it is a great way to keep your garden or animals safe. It would be horrible to finally have your garden start to grow and produce and then birds and rodents ruin it in one day. It was be even more horrible to lose a chicken or chicks to a cat or other predator. The chicken house is never secure enough against big claws and teeth. It also a better choice then killing those rodents and predators. They are just trying to live and feed and unfortunately, it sometimes comes to our backyards. Protect your garden and animal friends.

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About the Creator

Richard

Just an average guy who has had many different types of jobs and haven not found what it is I love. I do love my family and I'm hoping Vocal will help me to help support them.

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