Organic Chipmunk Control for Gardens: Fences, Repellents, and Homemade Sprays

Physical Barriers

• Electric fence (Mr. McGregor's Garden): Effective but pricey.
• Chicken wire cages: Small mesh, staked down, around each bed.

Sensory Repellents

• Sonic (Bird-X): Ultrasonic waves; mixed reviews.
• Predator scent (Chipmunk-Repellent.com): Fox urine granules—fear-based deterrent.

Homemade "Salad Spray" (Toxics Information Project Winner)

1. Boil 2 quarts water.
2. Add 1 head garlic (cloves separated, crushed), 1 tbsp cracked peppercorns, 1 tbsp cayenne.
3. Simmer 30 min. Cool, strain.
4. Spray plants periodically (reapply after rain).
5. Avoid flowers—it repels bees too.

This garlic-pepper spray deters chipmunks, squirrels, and many insects organically.