Why the Bottle Trick Persists
If it doesn’t really work, why do people keep doing it? Several reasons explain its popularity:
Simplicity: Fill a bottle with water and leave it—no skill required.
Placebo effect: Homeowners feel like they’re doing something proactive, even if results are coincidental.
Tradition: The idea spreads through neighbors and communities—“it must work because everyone does it.”
Harmlessness: It seems safe and inexpensive, so people think, “Why not try it?”
The Bottom Line
Water bottles outside homes are a quirky, low-cost attempt to prevent animal marking—but there’s no proof they actually work. For real results, rely on cleaning, repellents, barriers, or deterrent devices. The bottle method persists largely because it’s simple, harmless, and visually “logical,” but if you’re serious about keeping pets away, proactive strategies will serve you far better.
