Monkeys are known threat to farmers from the days of yore. They are known to perpetrate great evil on farms, especially maize and banana or plantain farms; they derive so much joy from this act.
Monkeys do not only damage crops or cause loss, they cause huge disasters as they rip off a large farm within a few hours. Their activities have greatly impaired the lives of many farmers; some have kissed the dust while some are in a chronic unbalanced state of health.
All attempts to repel and scare monkeys away from the farm seem abortive and futile. Several means have been used to chase monkeys away from farms but none has been effective as expected. Farmers barely sleep with their eyes closed because of the invasion of monkeys on their farms.
I deliberately discussed with some farmers, especially those who had been victimized on several occasions by monkeys on their farms. I asked how they were able to chase monkeys away on their farms, hence, I got these solutions you would read as you read through.
How To Keep Monkeys Away From Farm
You can repel or scare away monkeys from farms through the following ways:
1. Use of hunters to gun down these pests: Some Farmers actually divulge to me how they got they employed local hunters to attack any monkey sighted on the farm, thus, reducing the population of the monkeys. This is one of the examples of the physical method of pest control.
2. Use of sedative drugs as a trap: Sedative drugs like Valium, and Lagatil have been proven very effective by experts. Any of these drugs are mixed with feed or water; the feed or solution is then placed at strategic spots on the farm. Any monkey that feeds or drinks from this trap becomes weakened and sleeps wholeheartedly. What follows is death by any form; either shooting or hanging.
3. Stale urine: I was stunned when a farmer said he used stale urine to repel monkeys on his farm; it is another proven way to protect plants from monkeys on a farm. Urine that has been passed out for a very long time can actually repel monkeys off your farm once they perceive it.
4. Use of local dogs: This is a biological control measure. Dogs are scared and repel monkeys away from the farm. Dogs are natural enemies of monkeys. Monkeys immediately leave your farm premises once they notice the presence of dogs on your farm.
These are some of the measures that have been used by farmers to repel and stop monkeys from entering farms; other opinions are needed to help protect farms and gardens from monkeys.
Monkey Repellent Sprays
As a way of preventing the invasion of monkeys in your farm or home, you can use any of these chemical substances and spray to repel and chase monkeys away from your farm and property:
1. Bonide Animal Repellent, 3-Pound, Pack of 2
Price: $39.50
- Repels nuisance animals like monkeys, skunks, squirrels, chipmunks, and many more from the farm and property
- Repels animals when they smell and taste the granules. It causes irritation of the eyes and nose
- The Granules can last up to 60 days after application
- Comes in 3-Pound, Pack of 2
2. Shot-Gun Animal Repellent Concentrate
- Has the pungent garlic smell
- Contains natural ingredients that repel animals by taste, touch and smell
- Repels different wild animal like monkey, raccoons, any many more.
- Highly effective for up to 2 months after application
- Should be mixed with water before applying
3. Safer Brand Ready-to-Use Animal Repellent Spray
Price: $12.88
- Repels nuisance animals like Monkeys, raccoons, skunks, squirrels, and more
- Repels animals by irritating their senses of smell and taste.
- Made with natural ingredients that are safe with humans and pets
- Can last up to 30 days after application
- One bottle treats up to 375 square feet.
Share your experience if you have been victimized by these wonderful creatures and the control measure you adopted. Either chemically, physically, or biologically; kindly endeavor to help us out.
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