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Wildlife Deterrents: Scent repellents against deer, martens and boar

A wildlife deterrent keeps game and martens away where a fence is not possible. Scent repellents work in fields, gardens and around the house.

Wildlife Deterrents: Keeping animals away by scent

You cannot put up a fence everywhere. On field edges, in hedges, in the loft or under the bonnet of your car, you need a different solution. Wildlife deterrents rely on the keen sense of smell of animals: a scent they find unpleasant signals danger and makes them avoid a place. That way you can reduce wildlife damage to crops, meadows and buildings without harming the animals, and protect the places a fence simply cannot reach.

Animalit for fields and hunting grounds

Animalit wildlife deterrent is a liquid applied along field edges, game trails or around vulnerable areas. Many farmers and hunters use it to keep game away from freshly sown fields or to divert wild boar before harvest. Apply it to posts, rags or tape, not directly onto plants that will later be eaten. The 250 ml, 1 litre and 5 litre containers suit the garden as well as large areas, so you can choose the size that fits your needs.

Kerbl WildStop for house and yard

Martens and rats often cause damage in buildings and vehicles. The Kerbl WildStop marten repellent spray with a 500 ml spray head is ideal for lofts, garages, sheds or engine bays. The WildStop concentrate works against wild boar, martens and rats and can be diluted for larger areas around the house and yard. Reapply after heavy rain and at regular intervals so the scent does not fade and the protection keeps working.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a wildlife deterrent last?
Usually a few weeks, depending on the weather. Rain washes the scent out faster, so you should reapply afterwards.

Do animals get used to the smell?
That can happen over time, especially when feeding pressure is high. Change the spots where you apply it, and combine the scent with a fence when pressure is heavy.

Does marten spray work in the car too?
Yes, a repellent spray in the engine bay can keep martens away. Clean the engine bay thoroughly first, because scent marks from another marten will otherwise attract new ones.

Keep game and martens away with scent

Where a fence is not possible, wildlife deterrents can help. They rely on the keen noses of animals and deter them with a smell that deer, wild boar or martens see as a threat. Apply Animalit as a liquid along field edges, game trails or around crops, ideally on posts, rags or tape. Against martens in the loft, garage or engine bay, Kerbl WildStop spray helps, while the concentrate protects larger areas around house and yard from wild boar, martens and rats. Renew the scent after rain and change the spots now and then so the animals do not get used to it. When feeding pressure is high, it is best to combine the scent deterrent with an electric fence. In the engine bay, clean thoroughly first so no scent marks from other martens attract new visitors.