ScareCrow Motion Activated Animal Repellent Protects gardens, landscaped areas and yards from deer, rabbits, birds and other animal intruders Startles pests with sound and startling-but-harmless burst of water, teaching them to avoid protected area in the future Protects 1,200 sq. ft. day and night - powered by a single 9-volt battery for up to 6 months Please refer user manual attached below for instructions and troubleshooting steps Stake Instructions: The two stakes will only fit together one way; with hose attachment facing downward, connect to the top of the pointed stake; which is then inserted into the ground