- Available in concentrated form, fox urine is a crystalline substance that can be spread as a repellent for species that are natural prey of the fox. When an animal smells the scent of its predator, it will abandon the site.
- Fox urine lasts two to three weeks after application. Fox urine will not repel animals that are not prey to the fox, such as wolves and tortoises.
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Squirrels frequently disturb bird feeders.Squirrels may steal seed from bird feeders and disturb gardens. Fox urine can be used at the feeder pole and around the garden perimeter to deter them. -
Skunks are attracted to trash in urban areas.The skunk is a scavenger, like the fox. It is attracted to similar food sources, but will stay away when it believes a fox is nearby. In urban areas, skunks commonly forage in household trash and are repelled by fox urine placed near garbage cans. -
Chipmunks stay away when they think they smell their predator.Chipmunks consume seeds and plant material. Spreading fox urine around a garden will keep them from destroying the plants.
