Peppermint Peppermint oil deters squirrels and chipmunks with its pungent aroma. Dip cotton balls in peppermint oil and place them around the garden or plants to protect them.
Pepper cayenne The spicy smell of cayenne pepper can bother squirrels and chipmunks. Cayenne pepper powder can be sprinkled around plants or mixed with water to spray their leaves.
Garlic A pungent aroma from crushed garlic cloves or garlic oil deters squirrels and chipmunks. Spray garlic oil and water around the garden or plants to protect them.
Eucalyptus Eucalyptus oil deters squirrels and chipmunks with its pungent aroma. Place cotton balls soaked in eucalyptus oil about the garden or plants to protect them.
Castor Oil The smell of castor oil can bother squirrels and chipmunks. Spray castor oil and water around the garden or plants to protect them.
Lavender The smell of lavender oil is pleasant to humans but unpleasant to squirrels and chipmunks. Soak cotton balls in lavender oil and place them about the garden or plants to protect them.
Rosemary The pungent aroma of rosemary can deter squirrels and chipmunks. Crush fresh rosemary leaves to make sachets or spray rosemary oil with water.
Citronella Citronella oil deters squirrels and chipmunks with its powerful aroma. Soak cotton balls in citronella oil and place them about the garden or plants to protect them.