Safer® Brand Critter Ridder® Animal Repellent works to protect your yard from wildlife and stray pets. Without harming the animal, the dual-action formula repels by overwhelming their sense of smell and taste. Thanks to highly potent active ingredients, these granules are fast acting, teaching the pests quickly to avoid the area. Use Critter Ridder® to protect your lawn and flowerbeds from raccoons, groundhogs, cats, dogs, and more. One application provides up to 30 days of critter protection.
Simple and Effective
Critter Ridder® contains three intense ingredients that trigger the animal’s senses and teach them to avoid the area. The granules inside the canister combine piperine, oil of black pepper and capsaicin to create a strong repellent that causes an unpleasant taste and smell for nuisance animals.
How to Use Critter Ridder®
Critter Ridder® comes in a convenient shaker container, allowing you to apply it directly to specific areas. You can also use a lawn spreader or put some gloves on and spread it by hand. The 2 lb canister is able to protect up to 120 square feet. Apply the granules to a variety of areas, such as:
Lawns
Flowerbeds
Attics & basements
Sheds & garages
Storage Areas
Barns
Near Trash Cans
30 Days of Protection
Critter Ridder® delivers a long-lasting defense for the areas you want to protect. Just one application of this potent animal repellent provides up to 30 days of protection from raccoons, cats, dogs, skunks, and other animals.
OMRI Listed® for Organic Lawns
Organic lawncare methods help to create a sustainable yard that feeds the soil it grows in. As a result, your grass becomes healthy and vibrant. Safer® Brand Critter Ridder® has been third-party reviewed for use in organic production by the Organic Materials Review Institute to carry the OMRI Listed® seal, which means it has been deemed compliant for use in organic production by the USDA’s National Organic Program.
Safer® Brand Critter Ridder® Product Details
Do you want to know more helpful details about Safer® Brand Critter Ridder®? Take a closer look at the in-depth specifications for this product.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including crystalline silica, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.govwww.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
In a remote area on my farm to find out 1/4 way thru my Safer Critter Ridder Pump spray decided to become clogged over pump sprays. Fighting with the pump spray and growing frustrated due to my remote location the pump spray stopped working, clearly clogged. Looking at other reviews this appears to be a common problem with the solution and the pump spray. $22 at Big R called Safer the manufacture to get an Arab in BFE to tell me not his problem and go pound some sand. So, Kiss my Ass Safer your product sucks and so even worse is the child representing your company in India. I will find every avenue to leave Bad Reviews. Warranty your product when An American calls and tells you what you morons already know, you pump sprayer sucks
Thank you for sharing your experience with the Safer® Brand Critter Ridder® Animal Repellent. We’re sorry to hear about the trouble you had with the sprayer and the frustration it caused. The sprayer is designed to work smoothly when the product is shaken well before and during use, as the granules can settle and lead to clogging. Rinsing the sprayer nozzle with warm water after use can also help prevent buildup.
Willy
I don't recommend this product
Wish I read the reviews ...
1
Nov 25, 2025
Wish I read the reviews before I wasted my $26 on this garbage. Does not work. Do not buy. Squirrels, Rabbits, Cats, and dogs are not at all bothered by this crap. I actually watched one dog drop and roll in the area I treated. Never saw that before.
We’re sorry to hear the Safer® Brand Critter Ridder® Animal Repellent Granules didn’t provide the results you expected. For best results, apply the granules in a continuous band around the area you want to protect and reapply after rain or watering. Removing nearby food sources and combining the repellent with other deterrents—such as motion-activated lights or noise devices—can also help with more persistent animals.
Ray
I don't recommend this product
This product does not work.
1
Sep 9, 2024
This product does not work. I think you need to have the option of "zero" stars.
It does not deter chipmunks. I've been working on getting the chipmunks to abandon one hole next to my foundation. Each day I spread the Critter Ritter repellent & even pour it down their hole and then even tried to cover their hole with dirt. They just dig out. I suggest you remove "chipmunks" from the product labeling since it obviously is false promotion/advertisement.
I'll continue to keep on trying it but I'm at this with your product for over two weeks.
Thank you for this feedback. We're sorry to hear that the desired results have not yet been seen. Critter Ridder® is a conditioning agent and not an instant repellent. It works over time and multiple exposures to the product to teach animals to stay away from the treated area. Each encounter with the product will irritate the animal's nose, mouth, and paws. Over time, the animal will learn to associate this unpleasant feeling with the area in which it was applied. If an animal has been coming to that area habitually, it may take longer for them to be repelled. It has a 30 day return period at the retailer.
JP
I recommend this product
Product does help deter squirrels.
5
Apr 9, 2024
Product does help deter squirrels. As soon as they get a good dose they take off like they were struck by lightning. Would like to see this sold in bulk, though.
We applied this product per instructions, in the flower bed and over lawn. It did not deter the squirell at all. He came across where the product was spread and proceeded to eat all the suet cakes we had in the cage. At the cost of this product, this is very disappointing. Since it was used, the store will not return it. What is your policy?
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. This product is a conditioning agent and it may take several encounters with the treated area for animals to learn they are not welcome. Our products have a 30-day guarantee, please reach out to us at 855-767-4264 with any questions! -Kathryn
Are replacement parts for Critter Ridder sprinklers available?
Question by: Bruce on Sep 9, 2025, 12:51 PM
Hi. Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, we do not have any replacement parts for the Critter Ridder sprinklers.
Answer by: Victor on Sep 10, 2025, 10:27 AM
Rabbits have become a real problem - damaging my prize hostas and eating some plants to the ground. My king Spears are now dead. I think rabbits will also be deterred by this product. Please confirm. Have used Safer's products for decades!! Joanna
Question by: Joanna Bechtold on Jun 18, 2025, 11:47 AM
Thank you for reaching out! Yes it does repel rabbits, if this plant is for your ingestion please be advised no to place directly on plant.
Answer by: Kimberly (Admin) on Jun 19, 2025, 2:02 PM
Is it safe to use in a vegetable garden?
Question by: Asim on Jun 3, 2025, 9:12 PM
Thank you very much for contacting us.
We do not recommend using this product in a vegetable garden. Although it is made with natural ingredients, it may stain or alter the taste of the produce.
It would be our pleasure to assist you.
Answer by: Karla (Admin) on Jun 4, 2025, 12:16 PM
Does the product work with wild turkeys?
Question by: Tim Youmans on Oct 15, 2025, 7:26 PM
This product is formulated to repel raccoons, skunks, dogs, cats, squirrels, groundhogs, and chipmunks. It has not been tested with wild turkeys, so we cannot guarantee its effectiveness for that specific animal.
Answer by: Karla (Admin) on Oct 16, 2025, 10:24 AM
Does this product come with any type of guarantee to work? I feed the birds which causes the squirrels and chipmunks to gather under the feeders. I applied according to directions and it didn't seem to deter either one of these pests. Please advise. Thank you, Bruce Kelly, Grand Rapids MI
Question by: Bruce Kelly on May 21, 2025, 8:21 PM
Thank you very much for contacting us.
This product is designed to repel by both smell and taste. Animals such as squirrels and chipmunks may need to experience a few unpleasant exposures before they learn to avoid the treated area. When they come into contact with the product, their nose and mouth are immediately irritated, which conditions them to stay away over time.
Please keep in mind that this conditioning process may take a few repeated encounters to be effective. We recommend continuing applications as directed to ensure consistent deterrence.
