So, I was wondering if there is a way to deter G-hogs from eating my garden? I have one living in a neighbors yard that has taken a shine to my herbs - particularly, fennel. Is there something I could sprinkle around my garden that would make them want to avoid it?

Thanks.

Moth Balls worked for me , but I doubt they would be safe to use around edible plants. Have you tried spraying with hot pepper.

NJBob said:Moth Balls worked for me , but I doubt they would be safe to use around edible plants. Have you tried spraying with hot pepper.

I have not, but I will. Thank you.

So, I managed to get rid of two g-hogs. But, apparently I have a lot more than I first thought. There are two more and a baby! I always figured it was the same one. Anyway, is there a specific hot pepper I should use? Or, can I sprinkle chili powder on and around the plants as a stop-gap measure?

Cayenne pepper deters squirrels pretty well, Tom. Might help with groundhogs too.

I tried using hot chili powder once, but it didn't work for me. I think you need something like straight cayenne pepper or hotter. An additional point: I'd heard that hot pepper sauce would also keep puppies from chewing on furniture. Um, my dog LOVES hot pepper sauce.

Try boiling chopped up Habanero and spray the plants.

i was told human hair. I tried cat hair, didn't work,

urine works , it is a territory thing with groundhogs
most will abandon their home if dirty kitty litter is dumped but people urine works all the time.