Creating a Wildlife-Proof Garden: Tips for Keeping Critters Away

Your Polk County property is the perfect place to have an outdoor garden. Whether you’re planting fruits, vegetables or herbs, it’s a great way to feel connected to your backyard. However, your garden may be appealing to more than just people; they can also be a great source of food for nuisance wildlife. Here’s how to create a wildlife-proof garden.

Wildlife-Proof Garden Tips

There are several ways to keep your garden thriving and pests out. Some common techniques include:

• Keep it clean: A clean garden free of debris is less appealing to small pests like moles and rodents. Make sure your area is properly weeded, and seal off any compost piles nearby. If you have a bird feeder, make sure to pick up any extra birdseed.
  
• Fence it in: Fences are an extra bit of decor that keep larger animals out. Your fence should be two to four feet high and at least 10 inches deep to prevent most animals from getting through.
  
• Use netting: Netting can protect fruits and berries from birds and small mammals while allowing your garden to get proper sunlight. Netting should be installed a few weeks before your produce ripens to ensure protection.
  
• Scare them off: Strong scents around your garden, such as essential oils or ammonia, will overwhelm pests’ noses and keep them from returning. Spraying hot sauce on vegetables can also deter animals from eating them without affecting their flavor. Motion-activated lights or sprinklers will scare off nocturnal critters looking for a midnight snack.

While these at-home methods may provide temporary pest relief, there’s a strong likelihood they will not be effective long term. Ultimately, the best way to ensure permanent wildlife removal from your Polk County garden is to call a wildlife removal professional. Fortunately, the experts at Critter Control® of Polk County have the proper tools and techniques to remove nuisance wildlife safely and humanely and keep them from returning.

Professional Wildlife Removal Services in Polk County

Whether you have an existing pest problem on your Central Florida property or want to prevent one from starting, rely on the professional wildlife removal experts at Critter Control® of Polk County for safe and effective services. To schedule an inspection for your home or business and receive a free estimate, call us today at 863-204-2815.