diane wrote:
Many years ago an elderly lady told me to fill mason jars half full
of water, put on lids and lay on their sides in garden. Seemed to have
detered rabbits back then.


Yes what happens is that the sun's rays are focussed by the curvature of the
jar and reflected off the water, and it zaps the rabbits, sends them away
screaming. Works every time. You can use smaller jars, such as glass
mustard pots, to get rid of mice. It also does hares in the same way. If
you leave in some mustard you get jugged hare. Be sure to wear protective
equipment when mowing though in case you forget how many jars you put out.

David