Critter Ridder® Motion-Activated Animal Repellent & Sprinkler
$59.89
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5277
Critter Ridder® Motion-Activated Animal Repellent & Sprinkler
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- Repels nuisance animals such as dogs, raccoons, and opossums
- Releases a startling surge of water to scare animals away
- Infrared sensor detects animal heat & movement within 60 feet
- Metal spike allows for easy placement on your lawn or garden
- Continuous spray setting allows for use as a sprinkler unit
- Eco-friendly design – Uses only 2-3 cups of water per spray
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Critter Ridder® Motion-Activated Animal Repellent & Sprinkler
Defend your property from animal damage with the Critter Ridder® Motion-Activated Animal Repellent & Sprinkler. This unique electronic repelling device uses a built-in sensor to detect motion and effectively frighten away nuisance critters with startling bursts of water. The compact design and subtle green coloring allow this device to blend seamlessly into any landscape. In addition to providing humane repelling power, it can also be used as a sprinkler for watering your lawn or garden.
Quick and Simple Installation
For your convenience, the Critter Ridder® Motion-Activated Animal Repellent & Sprinkler is easy to set up. Just follow these simple steps to get it up and running.
- Connect all four pieces of the unit by screwing them together until finger tight. Make sure the dial is in the OFF position, then insert 2 AA batteries (not included) into the battery compartment.
- Turn the sensitivity knob to setting 4. Move hand across the sensor until the valve clicks. You will hear another click approximately 5 seconds later. If you heard both clicks, the unit is working properly. If not, wait 8 seconds and wave your hand again.
- Stake the unit into the ground wherever you’d like to repel animals and adjust the range as necessary. Avoid pushing on the housing as you place in the ground. Use a spade to loosen the soil if needed.
- Attach a standard garden hose to the connector. Test the device to make sure the sensor detects your movement at the selected range.
- Turn on the water, the device is now ready to use.
Provides 24/7 Monitoring
Critter Ridder®’s infrared sensor seeks animal heat and movement day and night. Every time that it detects a passing animal, the device releases a startling surge of water for approximately 5 seconds to scare the invader away. This conditions potentially destructive critters to avoid your property, keeping your gardens, ponds and home safe.
Multiple Settings Offer Flexibility
To ensure you get exactly the protection you want, the Critter Ridder® Motion-Activated Repellent has 4 available setting on the sensitivity dial, ranging from least to most sensitive. In addition, the sprinkler head features a distance limiter wheel so you can adjust the range of the spray – up to 35 feet depending on water pressure. Use these dials to determine how far and what size critters you want your device to see.
Use as a Sprinkler
Not only does this unit work for protecting your yard from nuisance animals, but it can also be used to water your lawn or garden. Simply turn the sensitivity knob to the “Sprinkler” setting to enable a continuous spray. Once the area has sufficient water, use the knob to turn the unit off or revert to a motion setting.
A Safer Alternative to Traditional Chemical Repellents
This motion-activated repellent deters animals using only water (just 2 to 3 cups per spray!), making it environmentally friendly and great for your lawn. Not only is a water sprinkler repellent safer than applying chemicals, but it’s also more efficient and economical as there is no need for continuous reapplication.
Critter Ridder® Motion-Activated Repellent Product Details
Do you want to know more helpful details about the Motion-Activated Animal Repellent? Take a closer look at the in-depth specifications for this product.
| Critter Ridder® Motion-Activated Animal Repellent | |
|---|---|
| Model # | 5277 |
| Batteries Required | 2 AA Batteries (not included) |
| Sensitivity Settings | OFF, 1, 2, 3, 4, Sprinkler |
| Detection Range | Up to 100 ft |
| Spray Range | Up to 35 ft |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, which are known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.govwww.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
| Critter Ridder® Motion-Activated Animal Repellent | |
|---|---|
| Model # | 5277 |
| Dimensions | 10.75" x 5.69" x 4" |
| Weight | 5.75 lb |
| Batteries Required | 2 AA Batteries (not included) |
| Sensitivity Settings | OFF, 1, 2, 3, 4, Sprinkler |
| Detection Range | Up to 100 ft |
| Spray Range | Up to 35 ft |
| Materials | Plastic, metal |
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Featured review(s)
Love my Critter Ridder!
Jul 20, 2022
Love my "Critter Ridder." It keeps all the furry little ones away without hurting anybody. Even my neighbor's kitty has decided to stop using my garden for a litter box. No hurt feelings - everyone is happy now! Additional benefit, the customer service at HAVAHART is excellent!
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I purchased two of these ...
Sep 14, 2025
I purchased two of these units - one last year (in the spring) and the second one in the spring of this year. Both worked as expected - until the spike broke on each. I pushed the spike into the ground as far as it would go (down to the plastic unit), but each spike broke into two pieces rendering each unit inoperable. From what I can make of the spike is that it is of inferior quality. The better part of one hundred dollars spent each of two years for a product that doesn't last the summer ? Not worth it. Sorry. Needless to say, I'm very disappointed
I've purchased and tested several ...
Aug 26, 2025
I've purchased and tested several brands of motion-activated sprinklers - Havahart performed the best. A major issue is battery life - I'm lucky if they last a week even with turning the unit off during the day. There also seems to be a reliability problem - one unit I have works intermittently. It flashes red (I assume this is a low voltage indicator) and has a strong electronic smell.
When working, they work great.
Does not perform well
Aug 9, 2025
I know the instructions say to not use a wrench, but for the dial on the top, it isn't budging even with a wrench. It also leaks in two places, no matter how hand tight I make the joints. It truly isn't worth the money or time. And it doesn't turn on every time an animal goes by on 20ft away.
They don't last long
Jul 9, 2025
These are great when they actually work. Ours quit on us after a couple months, replaced the batteries with no luck. Bought one more hoping for improvement, but it quit on us even sooner and I took that one back to the store. Like I said, great when they are working, but it only took one evening of it not working for the deer to chomp down on our newly planted fruit trees.
Grackles were defocating all over ...
Jun 27, 2025
Grackles were defocating all over my yard, pool, driveway, garden. Once this product was installed and they were squirted, the grackles became afraid and averse to swooping into my yard. Great product and keeps the critters away. Thank you.
Initially I was thrilled with ...
Jan 9, 2025
Initially I was thrilled with the results. I had been getting raccoons ripping up my lawn and it worked wonderfully in keeping these pests away. Alas, this has now stopped. This morning I awoke to find my lawn ripped to shreds. I could not understand this as the damage was done right in front of the sprinkler itself. It was turned on, and so was the water supply so I stood in front of it and nothing happened. No wonder the raccoons had such fun last night. It lasted maybe three months and then kaput so be forewarned with this tool. Prior to last night I would have written a glowing recommendation but that is not happening now. It's a shame because it was effective but I cannot be replacing these every two to three months. On to the next solution whatever that is.
I have several of these ...
Dec 28, 2024
I have several of these units, and shared the issues described in the other reviews. I solved the short battery life issue by connecting each unit (I have 3 guarding my pond) to a 3V power supply. The units not working, or not turning off, were due to “rust” in my water, solved by adding an inline water filter. I also found cleaning the sensor to be helpful.
Only getting three stars because ...
Sep 29, 2024
Only getting three stars because of the claim to work for small birds being false.
I purchased this product to keep some dark eyed juncos from eating all my newly sowed grass seed. No matter what sensitivity I set it at, the IR motion detector would not sense these birds, even when landing near it.
It does get three stars because I still managed to get it to “work” by placing it so that the sensor would face the road, in which case the vehicles would trigger the sprinkler. Not ideal as it is triggered more often than it’s supposed to be, but it is keeping the birds off my yard. So, if you are looking at this product for keeping smaller birds away and don’t have something like traffic to trigger it periodically, look at alternative measures.
In saying all this, I believe it would sense anything the size of a cat or larger, so I think if you’re trying to keep larger animals out of your garden, you would love this product.
Pros:
- Easy to assemble
- Easy to adjust
- Decent quality
Cons:
- Does not sense small birds as advertised
- power of spray can dislodge from loose soil, but that’s to be expected. I’d rather have water that comes out with force and shoots the 30’ than a product that stays put in loose soil and barely dribbles water.
Q&A
I have bought 4 havahart critter rudders and three of them have leaks in the black plastic attachment pipes Do you sell these replacement parts I bought them in June 2023 on Amazon are they still under warranty?
Question by: Debbie Gruszeczki on Mar 8, 2025, 12:39 PM
Thank you for reaching out with your question. Unfortunately, we do not sell replacement parts. Additionally, based on the purchase date, the Critter Ritter is no longer under warranty.
Answer by: Rachel (Admin) on Mar 10, 2025, 8:56 AM
Do you sell the metal spike? I just installed mine out of the box and it broke immediately. I have a second one that I’ve had for years and the spike is bent but not broken. Seriously, we need a better option of the spikes are so fragile.
Question by: Kevin on May 9, 2025, 11:31 PM
Thank you for reaching out, and I’m sorry to hear about the issue with the metal spike on your Critter Ridder® Motion-Activated Animal Repellent & Sprinkler.
At this time, we do not offer replacement parts for this product. However, we’d like the opportunity to assist you further. Please give us a call so we can discuss your situation and explore possible solutions.
We appreciate your feedback and are always working to improve our products.
At this time, we do not offer replacement parts for this product. However, we’d like the opportunity to assist you further. Please give us a call so we can discuss your situation and explore possible solutions.
We appreciate your feedback and are always working to improve our products.
Answer by: Kimberly (Admin) on May 13, 2025, 8:58 AM
I would purchase this if I could manually send a remote controlled signal to activate. Is this possible?
Question by: D Cugini on Jul 27, 2025, 6:31 PM
Thank you for contacting us!
This product features a built-in sensor that detects movement within a range of up to 100 feet, which then activates the water jet for approximately 5 seconds. It does not have a feature to manually send a remote-controlled signal for activation.
This product features a built-in sensor that detects movement within a range of up to 100 feet, which then activates the water jet for approximately 5 seconds. It does not have a feature to manually send a remote-controlled signal for activation.
Answer by: Karla (Admin) on Jul 28, 2025, 4:36 PM
Can the rotation of the spray head be controlled? I do not want 360 degree rotation because there is pedestrian traffic
Question by: Kathleen Tulevski on Mar 21, 2025, 3:04 PM
Thank you for your question!
In this case, the rotation cannot be manually controlled, but you can adjust the sensor sensitivity at the back of the device with the following settings: Off, 1, 2, 3, 4, and Sprinkler. Adjusting the sensitivity may help direct the spray more effectively.
If you have any other questions, feel free to contact us!
In this case, the rotation cannot be manually controlled, but you can adjust the sensor sensitivity at the back of the device with the following settings: Off, 1, 2, 3, 4, and Sprinkler. Adjusting the sensitivity may help direct the spray more effectively.
If you have any other questions, feel free to contact us!
Answer by: Melissa on Mar 21, 2025, 5:56 PM
Can this work if the water supply is a rain barrel ?
Question by: Jim on Apr 27, 2019, 8:00 PM
For this product to function best, it needs a pressurized water source. PSI of the Spray Away should be between 25 and 80.
Answer by: Woodstream (Admin) on Apr 28, 2019, 8:00 PM
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