India, Nov. 28 -- In certain parts of the world, monkeys can be a big menace to homeowners. In India, several places have a large population of monkeys that don't mind breaching the boundaries of people's homes and offices.

Wondering if there are ways to prevent monkeys from entering a particular place? Well, here are eight methods by which the animals can be prevented from entering your safe space.

There are some motion sensor devices that, when activated, trigger things like lights, sounds, and water sprays. These sensors are a good way to repel monkeys as they would get scared at the sudden onset of such mechanisms.

There are certain foods whose smell can cause the monkeys to stay away. Items like citrus peels, garlic cloves, and cl...