One effective homemade chipmunk repellent is to use hot cayenne, garlic, apple cider, peppermint, or coffee grounds around your plants and gardens. These natural deterrents help to keep the rodents away from your yard for extended periods of time.
Coffee grounds, in particular, are beneficial around acid-loving plants, so they serve a dual purpose. Not only do they repel chipmunks, but they also provide a nutrient boost to these specific plants. Sprinkling coffee grounds around your garden can create a barrier that chipmunks are less likely to cross.
Another method is to create a spray using these ingredients. You can mix hot cayenne, garlic, or peppermint oil with water and spray it around your garden. The strong scents of these ingredients can deter chipmunks from entering your yard.
In my personal experience, using garlic as a chipmunk repellent has been quite effective. Chipmunks have a strong sense of smell, and the pungent odor of garlic can be quite off-putting to them. Simply crush some garlic cloves and scatter them around the areas where chipmunks are causing trouble. Reapply the garlic every few days or after rainfall.
Additionally, planting certain plants can act as natural chipmunk repellents. For example, daffodils, marigolds, and alliums are known to repel chipmunks due to their strong scents. By strategically placing these plants around your garden, you can create a natural deterrent for chipmunks.
Using hot cayenne, garlic, apple cider, peppermint, or coffee grounds as a chipmunk repellent can be effective in keeping these rodents out of your yard. Experiment with different methods and find what works best for your specific situation. Remember to reapply the repellents regularly, especially after rainfall.
