Bonide Repels-All Animal Repellent, 32 oz Ready-to-Use Spray, Outdoor Garden Deer & Rabbit Repellent, People & Pet Safe

This product stinks to high heaven but it is extremely effective at preventing deer from eating daylilys and hostas and at preventing squirrels and chipmunks from eating geranium buds. I also spray the soil surfaces of my planters and this prevents chipmunks from digging and scattering soil.I stated that this product stinks but I also use it on my deck and the smell does not travel very far. We can dine on the deck, two feet away from the railing planters, and not be bothered.Highly recommended!

No doubt this stuff at least initially works like a charm, but I do have some cautions to share from my mistakes. Ok, 9 out of 10 of you will read this review and go well, duh lady. This review is for the tenth person who may be overeager, overly efficient or just trying to get stuff done in the five minutes they have without a preschooler clinging on to them.I haven't had this stuff down for more than three hours but let me tell you the dogs in the neighborhoor were howling after my overdose application and there has not been a squirrel, chipmunk or bird in my yard for over 3 hours--and that is a really big deal because usually it looks like a wildlife sanctuary. While I did have good enough logic to wear gloves and do this application on a day with a gentle breeze when the neighbors would not be home, I did overdo it a little. When you first apply the stuff it smells like garlic and hot pepper wax, not appealing but tolerable and you become immune to the odor as you apply it pretty quickly. It takes a few minutes for the true sulfury stench of rotten eggs to kick in (about the time it took me to give a very healthy dose to all my gardens and the permiter of my lawn and in every chipmunk, vole hole in the yard.) Had I known how revolting that kick up smell would have been I probably would have done the yard in small doses instead of one kill. Also, despite wearing gloves it got on me just a little as I sprayed. One hour later and four shampoos I can still smell the stuff in my hair. So here are my aftermath probably obvious words of wisdom1. If you need to apply alot or have close neighbors. If you value your neighbors wait until they are not home or at least warn them.2. A little at a time is a better way to go3. Don't do this when you need close human contact with someone, like before a big party or a job interview.4. Wear clothes you can burn or bleach the stink out of and wear a hat and put long hair back.5. If there are any wild animals you actually like in your yard keep this stuff clear from them (i.e. a pet bunny or birds you feed)--My indoor hamster seems pretty on edge.6. This might actually repel bigger animals like your cat or dog, as it definitely upset the neighbors dog who was a good 3,000 square feet away.7. Keep the windows closed and do this on a day where there is a light breeze so it doesn't permeate for long.So, after about an hour the yucky smell is gone and there are still no animals who dare enter my yard and honestly even if I have to apply it (a little at a time) on the real problem areas several times over the summer I will be a very happy camper. Also delighted that the stuff is organic so while the neighbors dogs won't be visiting my yard anytime soon, if they do I won't be hurting them.Follow Up: This stuff does need to be applied again after a heavy rain. It seems to have the longest impact on things like pea plants or that an animal would actually try to eat. This isn't a miracle in all regards but I still contend its one of the best offerings on the natural side that I have ever tried and the first few days it certainly has a huge impact.

Unfortunately, I do not have a good review of this item. When I received it I was excited to use it as we have a band of squirrels that are eating up the flowers and trashing the porch, and I thought this product would be the answer to that problem. Well, I sprayed it on the rail of the porch and the smell nearly chased us away, let alone the animals. Then before we knew it the porch rail was covered with flies! I don't think I've ever seen that many flies all group together. It was horrible. We were so grossed out by it I immediately had to spray insect spray on top of that. Then I had To burn calendula torches to get rid of both the smell of the Animal repellent spray and the raid. And after all of that, I realize all I needed was essential oil and possibly a torch🤷🏽‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️ I was instantly over it. Unless you like swarms of flies, do not buy this spray. The smell alone will make you run away. I return this immediately. I have so many bad things to say I can't stop saying bad things about it. The pic I submitted with this review is one small section of the porch rail that was covered in flies Where I had sprayed that animal repellent. I wanted to give this no stars, but I have to give it at least one star in order to submit this review.

For months I have had to dodge the skunks that would raid my front and back yards. Sometimes having to go through the passenger door just to get in my car. Than I read the reviews on this product and decided to throw caution to the wind. At first spray the smell knocked me off my feet! Very pungent. I sprayed on both our side gates and along the perimeter of our front yard. They were gone for a good solid 3 weeks! One came back but briefly so I resprayed again and so far so good! The spray seems to be very effective and the value for the money makes it worthwhile. Easy to use. Would definitely buy again!

The Repel spray kept the deer from eating our Hosta for about two weeks; two weeks with no rain. Not two months which was proclaimed on the spray bottle. I was disappointed to see most of our Hosta plants totally decimated after two weeks.

I’ve been relying on this spray for three years now and have dramatically altered the path-of-destruction wrought by The Dreaded Deer! For highly vulnerable plants, I spray them every 3 days. For others that attract deer (but aren’t their first choice), spray about every 4 to 7 days. Spring requires the most effort because of tender new leaves; however, as the summer progresses, shrubbery & decorative tree foliage toughen up and the deer lose interest.. For super attractive plants (such as Day Lilies), continue spraying while they are in their blooming phase.This is a great product, but only as effective if willing to regularly apply it!

Guess what the deer don’t like……this product. Watched one walk up to my garden, sniff around and run. Yes it smells terrible, use sparingly and do not get it on you, clothes ,shoes and skin. Easy to apply with a fine mist or a stream on the nozzle. After watching that deer that has been eating my garden run I was sold on this.