Do Wind Chimes Keep Animals Away

Wind chimes can come in handy in keeping squirrels and other pests away from your yard. The unique cluttering sounds of wind chimes are known to scare off animals, especially when the sound is loud enough.

Do wind chimes have a purpose?

Wind chimes were, and still are, used to scare away evil spirits and hung in doorways and windows to dissuade bad luck from entering a home. The warning aspect of wind chimes is translated into modern culture through the movies. A common film motif is the ringing of wind chimes to signal imminent danger.

Are cats scared of wind chimes?

Sound. Try wind chimes, motion-sensitive bells or even rocks or pebbles in a jar that rattle when kitty comes near. There are also motion-activated devices and, in the case of ultrasound devices, emit a frequency that cats can’t stand but is inaudible to humans.