For example, darker rocks will be significantly warmer than lighter ones, and can deter animals that do not have a high tolerance for heat.

Nevertheless, farmers often prefer the bitter varieties because they deter pests, animals, and thieves.

Sometimes, finding methods that will deter animals and insects is a hit-or-miss proposition.

Michael Kelly from New York had a similar idea, and proposed that the fencing should be used specifically for deterring animals.

It can be spread on gardens to deter animals such as rabbits, or as a composting activator.

These deter animals from consuming the plants.

Cold temperature acted as a preservative and the lye deterred wild animals from eating the fish.

Plants have another way, too, of deterring animals from destroying their seeds.

Electric cattle guards use electricity to deter animals from crossing the fence line.

Hissing or squawking is a defensive process that helps the opossum deter other animals from approaching it.