How do I keep chipmunks out of my garden and flower pots? I have holes

Rozee Kinslow
by Rozee Kinslow
  6 answers
  • Suzette Suzette on Jun 29, 2017

    Hi Rozee, Try putting some wood mulch on top of the dirt in your potted plants and in your gardens! I catch squirrels that dig in mine and I put bamboo sticks, pointy side up and they leave them alone now! I don't know if that would work for chipmunks, but if you have some, you could give it a try!


    Hope this helps!

  • Cindy Cindy on Jun 29, 2017

    Hello Rozee, I recommend using shredded Irish Spring bar soap. You can shred it on a box grater or even a food processor. You could also put human hair in your garden. Your local hair salon should be able to give you as much as you want (probably) free. Both methods are effective and inexpensive. Hope this helps.

  • Dss14589699 Dss14589699 on Jun 30, 2017

    I throw sunflower seeds on the ground in the bird feeding area and find the chipmonks and squirrels are happy with that!

  • Linda Hutchinson Linda Hutchinson on Jun 30, 2017

    Chicken or rabbit wire to cover the top of the pot...

  • Hillela G. Hillela G. on Jun 30, 2017

    They hate mothballs- try sprinkling some around- good luck!

  • Johnavallance82 Johnavallance82 on Oct 21, 2022

    Fill the holes permantly, and spread Zoo Cat poo around!