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Small birds and mammals such as young rabbits that are typically eaten by large owls instinctively recognize and avoid owl shapes. Unfortunately, these creatures quickly learn that an owl statue is not a threat at all and ignore it.
Read MoreMice take refuge where it is warm, dry and safe from predators. To a mouse, clothes dryer vents are an ideal home or a convenient way to gain entry to a house. Because indoor mice can be destructive, not to mention unhygienic, you probably don’t want them nesting inside.
Read MoreSquirrels scrambling all over your roof can be noisy and distracting. There is also a risk of the squirrels gnawing at your home, especially if it is made of timber or another relatively soft material. Squirrels may eventually gain access to your house from the roof and set up home in your attic or chimney.
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You probably suspect that tobacco plants (Nicotiana tabacum) contain nicotine, but you may not know nicotine deters garden pests. Usually grown as an annual, tobacco is hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 11.
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