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

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.

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!

If this worked, it would be well worth the money. I'm trying to keep squirrels out of my flower bed where they keep digging holes.I have sprayed this after every rain, and otherwise once every several days, and it seems to have had zero effect.If I continue to have no success I will try to take them up on their stated refund offer for a product that doesn't work.If it does work in the end, I promise to change my review.UPDATE:Have almost finished the entire bottle now and i spray it all around the tree where the squirrels go, and I spray it in the holes they make in my flower bed, and various other places where I don't want them to go.Have sprayed it numerous times.I see the squirrels go right up the tree hours after I have sprayed it. I spray it in the parts of the tree I can reach that they would probably have to step to get further up the tree, and it has no effect.This product is a waste of money, at least for the squirrels in Central Florida.It also does not work for whatever animal it is that is digging to get under our house!Now I'm going to have to put chicken wire there.Complete waste of time and money to use this product. I wish I could give it zero stars.

I like that this repellent is ready to use—just spray and go, no mixing or extra steps. The smell is pretty strong (not a fan), but I guess that’s the point—it’s probably why animals stay away. That said, it’s not 100% effective. Some of my roses still got eaten by deer, though not all of them. So it does help to some extent, just not foolproof. Worth trying if you're looking for a simple way to reduce garden damage.

On the fence about this product. We’ve been finding bites in our cucumbers and stolen tomatoes from our garden but aren’t sure what creature is getting into our produce, so tried this spray to repel the rodents. It seems to have helped a bit but is still not effective enough as our produce is still getting eaten. The bottle leaks a bit when using and is quite smelly, so definitely use gloves to protect your hands when applying.You have to use quite a lot each time, so think the amount provided only lasts a couple of weeks at best. Think we’ll keep on trying this until we finish the bottle but not sure we will repurchase.

It stopped the porcupines from eating my flowers!

This stuff smells awful but does the job well.

I just received the product today so can’t review on whether it works yet. The two stars are for the smell. I will review the fact that it was in a spray bottle that didn’t spray too well and therefore some got on my hand. I immediately washed my hands with soap and hot water but the smell will not go away. I washed them several times and still can smell it. A warning should come saying to wear gloves. I normally do wear garden gloves but unfortunately did not this one time. Be warned! I even rubbed a lemon on my hand and I still smell it. I feel like it’s permanently in my nose. WEAR GLOVES