Question
When I read the ingredients of the organic deterrent sprays for this type of animal the main ingredients seems to be crushed garlic we/ its juices and peices.I made my own and used fresh garlic last year. I found it fairly effective year. I was wondering what a bit of cayenne might do. Any other suggestions. he gets in the bird food and scares my birds Also, He is tearing up my garden!

Answer
Hi,

I don't know much about or use any types of contaminating substances to discourage wildlife. I experimented many years back and decided they were all pretty useless as well as dangerous. They can be sources of disease etc, in addition to smelling and looking foul. I created a much better solution. My website.

http://www.nightpests.com/opossum.htm

These work.  Apparently your homemade soup actually doesn't.

Dan