Your Questions Answered
Everything you need to know about AniHalo deterrents — installation, science, returns, and more.
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Which Animal Away™ model is right for me?
Take the quizAnimal Away™ 1 is best for one small problem area, like a single garden bed, patio, fruit tree, or entry point.
Animal Away™ 2 is better for multiple zones or more regular animal activity around your yard.
Animal Away™ 3 is designed for larger gardens, repeat visitors, fruit trees, compost areas, and multiple entry points.
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What if I chose the wrong model?
Contact us. We’ll help you decide whether another Animal Away™ model or a different setup would fit your yard better.
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How many units do I need?
Take the QuizFor one small problem area, one unit may be enough.
Use multiple units if animals enter from more than one side, if you have several garden beds, or if you want to cover fruit trees, compost areas, patios, and fence lines at the same time.
General guide:
1 unit: one small garden zone
2 units: two key problem areas
3 units: multiple beds or entry points
4+ units: larger yards or repeated visits from multiple sides
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How much area does one unit cover?
Coverage depends on the model and placement.
Animal Away™ 1: up to up to 200 sq ft
Animal Away™ 2: up to up to 400 sq ft
Animal Away™ 3: up to 600 sq ft
For best results, each unit should face a clear path or problem zone.
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Can I buy multiple units for a larger yard?
Yes. Multiple units are recommended for larger yards, multiple garden beds, fruit trees, compost areas, or several entry points.
For repeated animal activity or wider coverage, Animal Away™ 3 is usually the best option.
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How do I install Animal Away™?
Stake it into the ground or mount it on a wall, fence, post, or stable surface.
Place it facing the area where animals enter, feed, or cause damage. Keep the front of the unit clear so the motion sensor can detect movement.
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Where should I place it for best results?
Place it where animals enter, feed, or cause damage: garden beds, fruit trees, fence lines, trash bins, compost areas, patios, lawns, or already-damaged spots.
Aim the sensor toward the animal’s path — not randomly into the yard.
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Can I use it with fencing, mesh, or raised beds?
Yes. Animal Away™ can be used alongside fencing, mesh, raised beds, netting, or other garden protection.
For persistent animals, the best setup is often a combination of physical barriers and motion-activated deterrents near entry points.
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Does it need batteries or charging?
Animal Away™ is solar-powered. Place it where the solar panel can receive direct sunlight during the day.
If your model supports USB charging or backup batteries, use those options during cloudy periods or low-sunlight seasons.
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Can I leave it outside all year?
Animal Away™ is designed for outdoor use and normal garden conditions.
For flooding, heavy snow, extreme storms, or long periods of non-use, we recommend moving it to a protected area.
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What animals does Animal Away™ help deter?
Not always, but it helps.
If you see chewed leaves, missing fruit, digging, tracks, droppings, or nighttime visits, Animal Away™ may help if the animal passes in front of the motion sensor.
If the damage looks like tiny holes, slime trails, or insect chewing, the issue may be slugs or bugs instead.
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What animals does Animal Away™ help deter?
Animal Away™ is designed to help deter common motion-detected garden visitors like rabbits, raccoons, squirrels, skunks, cats, dogs, deer, foxes, and similar outdoor animals.
Results vary depending on the animal, placement, food pressure, and environment.
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What problems is it not designed for?
Animal Away™ is not designed for insects, slugs, snails, plant disease, underground pests, or animals that never pass in front of the motion sensor.
If your leaves are being eaten under a mesh cover, or you see tiny holes in leaves, you may need insect or slug control instead.
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How quickly will I see results?
Some animals may turn away immediately. Others may take a few nights to change their routine, especially if they have been feeding in the same spot for a while.
Results depend on animal type, placement, food pressure, and how often the area has already been visited.
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Will animals get used to it?
Contact usAnimal Away™ uses changing ultrasonic patterns instead of one fixed tone to help reduce habituation.
For persistent animals, repositioning the unit, changing the angle, or covering multiple entry points can improve results.
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Are ultrasonic deterrents guaranteed to work?
No deterrent works 100% of the time for every animal and every yard.
Animal Away™ works best when it is properly placed, aimed at active paths, and used with a clear line of sight. Results depend on animal type, hunger level, routine, and environment.
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Is this a trap or poison?
No. Animal Away™ does not trap, poison, shock, or physically touch animals.
It is designed to make the protected area uncomfortable so unwanted visitors are encouraged to move away.
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Is it safe around pets and children?
Animal Away™ uses ultrasonic sound and flashing light without poison, traps, or physical contact.
For best results, avoid aiming it directly at areas where pets or children spend long periods of time.
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Will it bother my dog or cat?
Some pets may notice ultrasonic sound or flashing light, especially if they are close to the unit.
Avoid pointing Animal Away™ toward pet beds, feeding areas, kennels, or places where your pets rest.
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Can humans hear it?
Animal Away™ is designed to operate mostly above typical adult hearing range, but sensitivity varies.
Some people, especially younger people or those with sensitive hearing, may notice certain tones depending on distance and settings.
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Does it harm animals?
Animal Away™ is designed as a non-contact deterrent. It does not poison, trap, shock, or physically harm animals.
It works by making the protected area uncomfortable so animals are encouraged to leave.
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How fast do you ship?
Most orders ship within 24 hours.
You’ll receive a tracking link by email once your order has been processed.
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Do you offer free shipping?
Yes, free shipping is available on eligible orders.
Shipping availability and delivery times may vary depending on your location.
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Where can I track my order?
Once your order ships, you’ll receive a tracking link by email.
You can also use the “Track my order” button on our website.
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What is your return policy?
You’re covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee.
If Animal Away™ is not the right fit for your garden, contact us within 30 days and we’ll help with the return process.
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Is there a warranty?
Yes. Animal Away™ includes a 2-year warranty covering manufacturing defects.
Damage from misuse, flooding, accidental breakage, or unauthorized modifications may not be covered.
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Can I edit my order after placing it?
If your order has not shipped yet, contact us as soon as possible and we’ll do our best to update it.
Once the order has shipped, changes may no longer be possible.
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Do I need an account to order?
No. You can check out as a guest.
You’ll still receive order confirmation, shipping updates, and tracking by email.
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I entered the wrong address. What should I do?
Contact us immediately with your order number and correct address.
If your order has not shipped yet, we’ll do our best to update it before dispatch.
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Contact our support team with your order number and the email used at checkout.
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