Havahart® Critter Ridder® repels skunks, groundhogs (woodchucks), dogs, cats, and raccoons.  Also works great as a squirrel repellent - deters them from birdfeeders!

Havahart® Critter Ridder® animal repellent contains the scent and taste deterrent ingredients of oil of black pepper, piperine and capsaicin. These active ingredients irritate animals when they touch or taste the product.  

This patented and proven formula is OMRI Listed® and approved for organic gardening by the USDA.  Effectively repels skunks, groundhogs, dogs, cats, squirrels and raccoons from treated areas for up to 30 days!  The competition requires more frequent application.

Critter Ridder® RTU (ready-to-use) liquid is perfect for multi-surface application.  An ideal animal repellent, this can be used to prevent cats, dogs, raccoons, squirrels, groundhogs and skunks digging in your lawn, garden, or landscaped areas. 

It also helps keep animals from damaging ornamental/landscape plantings and discourages squirrels from birdfeeders.  (When using on birdfeeders especially wooden feeders, test-spray in an inconspicuous area to avoid staining.)  The formula can reduce the frequent tearing of garbage bags by dogs, cats, squirrels and raccoons.

Critter Ridder® from Havahart® - the recognized brand leader in nuisance animal control.

Critter Control

We encourage you to learn a bit about the little critters that surround you and how to control them in the most humane and caring way. Please click on the pictures below to access general facts, suggested control options and more!

Expert's Corner

Animal Repelling Tips

You toil so hard in your garden and yard, so don't let deer, rabbits and other critters destroy your hard work or your harvest.

Havahart® brings you expert tips for repelling animals from your yard or garden so you can have a beautiful yard and a bountiful harvest.  We also give you tips regarding careful use of our repellent sprays and concentrate products.

General Tips  |  Critter Ridder®  |  Deer Off®  |  DeFence™

ANIMAL REPELLING FAQs

           Q:    Will liquid repellents work in cold temperatures? 

 A:   Yes - If the product is sprayed before temperatures drop below 40 degrees. A liquid repellent can
         freeze and cause damage to the plant, if sprayed on a plant at temperatures below 40 degrees.
         In the winter months, use granular repellent to keep critters away. 

          Q:   Can you use your Deer Repellents on deciduous trees? 

A:   Yes.  Use as directed.  Some deciduous trees may be sensitive and some leaf drop may occur
        initially without perminemt harm to the tree.  Test in a small area and wait 24 hours before full
       application.

          Q:   Do you need to reapply animal repellents after it  rains?

A:  Yes, if there was a heavy downpour or within 24 hours of spraying.

       Liquid Repellents - If spray is used in wet conditions or in damp, cold, foggy or misty, weather, or if
       precipitation occurs before spray can dry, protection may be partially or completely lost.  Reapply
       after heavy rain.

       Granular Repellents - More frequent application may be necessary during periods of heavy,
       prolonged rainfall.

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