. Even if they did, I would take full responsibiity if any harm came to them.That was a touch harsh, as it stands I would never recommend using raw peppers of any sort, dried pepper mixed in with the earth is a good alternative to deter all kinds of animals. Its generally strong smell is enough to drive most animals off, included rabbits and other small mammals. I also checked, the combo that my mother found worked best was a chili peppers and garlic in a 1:1 ratio. Spread lightly around plants it does work, and more importantly isn't outright toxic.E's wrote:I guess my language was a bit harsh - I don't object to use of substances which deter through scent/taste and are otherwise harmless to animals and the environment. But I am from San Antonio, Texas - talk of using the caustic content of jalapeno or chili peppers in this way touchs a very sensitive nerve: I could (but won't) tell some real horror stories on the subject. All I'm asking is that people THINK - even do a little research - before suggesting often-dangerous remedies from a less kind and gentle past.
Oh no, never used any surface material. Its always buried a good 6 inches down. Surface material, if it was used, was generally the ground chili pepper I knew about onion, but garlic good one to know. I'll have to mention that to my mum so she stops using it just in case.Traci wrote:I would caution the use of garlic and garlic cloves, however, since garlic (and onion) in most any form is toxic to cats, and can cause fatal heinz body anemia. Assuming you meant underground, but please don't use it top-ground.
I don't doubt it, my mum's problem was that they would dig up her carefully planted vegetables and seeds. The one that drove her nuts was the tulip bulbs though.Traci wrote:My grandmother used to allow the cats their business in her vegetable gardens, she was sure it was good fertilizer and I'm still around to tell the story, so the vegies must have been ok
