I've Tried Nearly Everything to Stop Squirrels Eating My Vegetables – This Ultrasonic Repeller Is the Solution I Wish I'd Found Sooner
It's solar powered, harmless, and even deters deer and raccoons
I love living next to a woodland, but it does mean a lot of cheeky squirrels come into my yard. They've been known to help themselves to my home-grown veggies before I get a chance to harvest them. I've tried the usual methods, including netting, but these clever critters always seem to find a way to get through.
That's when I discovered these Amazon ultrasonic squirrel repellers. It's an effective way to get rid of squirrels because it detects motion and emits a strobe light and sound to scare them off. In fact, this is also a useful tool to help deter deer, raccoons, skunks, and more.
I'm reassured by the fact it has a full 5-star rating, with shoppers expressing how well it has kept a wide range of pests away. One of the best parts is it's solar powered and doesn't need manual operation. Plus, it's currently reduced in the Amazon Prime Day sale, so now is the time to get your hands on it.
This pair of ultrasonic repellers detects motion in the yard and then emits a strobe light and sound to scare away squirrels and other pests, like deer and raccoons. It's solar-powered and comes on automatically. You can choose between ultrasonic-only mode or combined ultrasonic and alarm sound mode. It has a 27ft detection range and comes with stakes to insert in the ground.
How Does it Work?
If, like me, you want to use natural pest control methods that don't cause harm to squirrels, then an ultrasonic repeller is worth considering.
It has a motion sensor to detect movement, whether from squirrels, deer, or other destructive wildlife in the yard, and emits light and sound to scare them away.
The fact its solar powered means you don't have to do anything to get it to work, other than position it in a spot where it will get sun exposure. It then automatically turns on when activity is detected.
These repellers tend to be subtle in appearance and aren't disruptive, as most adults can't hear the ultrasonic frequencies. It's also much less of an eyesore than protective garden netting (like this from Walmart).
For best results, position the repeller facing the area you want to protect, such as towards your kitchen garden.
What Shoppers Say
With a five-star rating, the Amazon ultrasonic squirrel repellers have positive reviews about how well they works.
'Ever since I put them out, the party in my yard has pretty much shut down. It's like the little critters decided they had better places to be,' one reviewer writes.
You get two repellers in this pack, so you can position them to protect multiple spots in your yard or place them either side of your veg patch as an extra precaution.
'They’re super easy to set up. Just stick them in the ground or mount them on something, and they start doing their thing. They charge up during the day, so I don't have to mess with batteries or anything,' one shopper explains.
These repellers are solar powered, so should work automatically as long as they're positioned in a spot with sun exposure to charge up. They're also waterproof, so you can keep them out in adverse weather conditions for year-round use.
'There is no need to manually turn the gadget on and off since it is designed to turn itself on automatically at night,' another reviewer writes.
I'm impressed by the fact these repellers have 27ft and a 110° angle detection, so squirrels and other animals will be scared off well in advance of reaching my crops.
As for installation, this kit comes with stakes to insert in the ground or you can mount them higher up to scare away squirrels coming along fences, for example.
It's hard to find a disadvantage to these Amazon ultrasonic squirrel repellers, especially considering you get two for $31.99 in the current Prime Day deal.
Perhaps the only warning to note is that it isn't fool-proof for long-term protection. Some animals, including squirrels, can learn to adapt to disturbances like ultrasonic sound and may eventually ignore them.
For this reason, it's always worth combining multiple methods to fully protect your crops and ornamentals from squirrels. This includes using cayenne pepper to deter squirrels.
However, for solving an immediate issue with squirrels in your yard, these ultrasonic repellers are an effective choice and will keep your veg patch safe this summer.
What to Shop
Squirrels are repelled by the scent of peppermint, so you can use this spray to repel them. Apply to plants being targeted by them.
These squirrel repellent balls have a peppermint scent to deter them. Place them around the yard to create an effective repellent barrier.
This protective netting can keep edible plants safe from pests, including squirrels and birds. It's a fine mesh to allow light and air through.
If you are getting a lot of squirrels in your garden, it might be that you have one or more mistakes attracting squirrels to your yard. Luckily, there are lots of ways to keep them away. This includes growing the best squirrel-repellent plants and using garlic to repel squirrels.
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