How to scare away a hare that has taken to your garden: use smells

26.07.2023 07:40

The hard work of a summer resident is complicated by the need to fight all sorts of pests aimed at taking away his harvest.

All kinds of insects, slugs, moles, birds, rodents and, of course, hares – who wouldn’t want to win a sweet piece for themselves?

The latter – long-eared creatures – will be discussed in this article.

Why aren't gardeners and vegetable growers touched at the sight of fluffy bunnies visiting their property?

The answer is simple - since hares can cause damage to the garden and vegetable garden by eating young shoots, roots and fruits of plants, tenderness is the last emotion that can appear on the face of the owner of the site.

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In addition, rodents from the forest can be the cause of the spread of diseases and pests, as they can carry them on their fur and paws.

To protect your garden and vegetable patch from hares, you can use various methods, and the use of strong odors has proven to be one of the most effective.

What "aromas" can stop the raid? First of all, it is fish oil and naphthalene.

Therefore, to protect plants from strong rabbit teeth, hang bags of mothballs on the lower branches or soak them in fish oil, and the entry of rabbits to your site will be prohibited.

Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources