How Do You Deter Rabbits

Scatter hair clippings. Rabbits detest the smell of human hair and it can actually cause them to fear that a human in nearby. … Plant repelling flowers. … Scatter snakes. … Make a little noise. … Don’t provide cover. … Use chicken wire. … Protect plants with netting.

What smells keep rabbits away?

Most commercially available rabbit repellents replicate the scent of predator musk or urine. Rabbits also hate the smell of blood, crushed red peppers, ammonia, vinegar, and garlic. Consider sprinkling some of these ingredients on snow around your home.

How do you keep rabbits away?

To discourage pesky rabbits, try dusting your plants with plain talcum powder. Since rabbits are great sniffers, powdered red pepper sprinkled around the garden or on targeted plants may keep them out. Irish Spring soap shavings placed in little drawstring bags around the garden will also help to keep rabbits away.