Arizona Golf Course Uses Chili Oil to Repel Javelinas Damaging Turf due to Hotter-than-Average Summer

Arizona's Seven Canyons Golf Club turns to chili oil solution after javelinas cause significant damage due to increased activity from abnormally hot summer and below-average rainfalls; similar incidents reported in past years at other golf courses.

Seven Canyons Golf Club in Sedona, Arizona, is using chili oil to deter foraging javelinas from damaging their golf course, finding that, despite being Southwest animals, they dislike the Southwest seasoning.
The club began noticing turf damage from the javelinas about six weeks ago, in the aftermath of one of the hottest summers on record with just 2 inches of rain, a stark contrast to the 18 inches received last summer season.
Dave Bisbee, the general manager at Seven Canyons Golf Club, highlighted that this is not the first time they have faced such issues, but the extent of the damage this time was noticeably more severe.
In efforts to repel the javelinas, the club had previously tried coyote urine, but this tactic backfired, attracting the animals even more. Chili oil currently seems to be the most effective deterrent.
The club is still experimenting with the right formulation of the chili oil solution to avoid damaging the grass, while also preparing for a potential decrease in javelina activity when temperatures hopefully cool down next week.