Use of predator odors

Use of predator odors as repellents to reduce feeding damage by herbivores

II. Black-tailed deer (Odocoileus hemionus columbianus)

Thomas P.Sullivan, Lance O. Nordstrom and Deuscilla S.Sullivan

This same principle to repel skunks naturally, with, FEAR: the strongest repellent in Nature! The scent of fox urine, the skunk’s natural enemy tricks the animals into believing that a fox is nearby and will instinctively select another yard to visit. Fear is the strongest skunk repellent in nature!

One of the most effective deterrents for pest animals is coyote urine. Available in both liquid and powder forms, coyote urine works by triggering the predator/prey instinct that all animals have. Animals have a much more refined sense of smell than humans, and instinctively avoid situations where they are likely to become a meal for a predator.

Research has shown that scent repellents such as coyote and fox urine have proven to be very effective in the control of common pest animals. Dear react strongly to the odor of coyote urine. Raccoons are a favorite of coyotes and a small amount of coyote urine spread around a yard or stronger building will convince them to seek food and shelter elsewhere. When used according to directions, the smell is practically undetectable by humans.

Additionally, it has been shown that using predator urines for pet training is a very effective way of keeping your gardens and flowerbeds safe by luring your dog to the location of your yard that you wish them to use. Dogs are territorial by nature and will mark or scent a location that has been marked by another animal. Coyote urine is effective as a training tool for medium-sized dogs.

Coyote urine scent repellent has been shown to be effective against deer, elk, raccoons, groundhogs, woodchucks, possums, and in southern locations, iguanas. It is environmentally safe, biodegradable, and does not contain harmful chemicals. It is nontoxic and safe for use around pets, plants and children. It is one of most natural forms of animal pest control.

Use Coyote Repellent

By Ginny Morris

The effectiveness of predator odors (fecal and urine) in suppressing feeding damage by black-tailed deer was investigated in pen bioassays at the University of British Columbia Research Forest, Maple Ridge British Columbia, Canada. A total of eight bioassay trials tested the effects of these odors on deer consumption of salal leaves and coniferous seedlings. Cougar, coyote, and wolf feces as well as coyote, wolf, fox, wolverine, lynx, and bobcat urines provided the most effective suppression of deer feeding damage. Novel odors of ammonia and human urine did not reduce feeding. Predator focal odor formulations in direct foliar application, adhesive application, and in plastic vials were all effective in suppression of deer browsing on salal. Deer consumed significantly more untreated Douglas fir and western red cedar seedlings than those protected by coyote urine odor. The active repellent components of predator-release devices which could provide long-term protection for forest and agricultural crops.

Knowledge Galaxy

The use of coyote urine is a time-tested method of keeping deer away from where you don’t want them to be, especially in flower and vegetable gardens. The effectiveness of coyote urine stems from the fact that the coyote is a predator, and deer will tend to stay away from an area if they think a coyote is in the neighborhood.