Install a lawn sprinkler that you can turn on remotely.
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I answer the door naked, then relentlessly mock their belief in the make-believe until they fuck off.
average time to fuckoffery: 12 seconds
edit: I've wrecked a Mormon boy's ass or two in my day. they always thanked me.
I don't need a reason to not be bothered at my home, other than being at my home.
I have a side window and just glare at them and shake my head "no" disappointingly. I don't give them the satisfaction of opening the door.
The ring doorbell sounds neat, but I think it's easier to ignore then a human.
I would also follow up with a 1 star review of their company if they behaved that way at my house. And probably shame them on our neighborhood social media pages. With video from my ring doorbell. (I don't have one, but you do.)
If possible put up a gate and a no trespassers sign. Or a beware of dog, they may second guess entering.
If you do have a no trespassing sign and it doesn’t stop, maybe add another sign that says the police will be called and they will be reported for trespassing if they enter the gate without permission.
You could even add that message to your doorbell.
More elaborate sign saying no this... no that... Or try the affirmative, one that states deliveries only, no others, etc.
Check your local laws. They’re usually more restrictive. In my county, it’s illegal to solicit if a ‘No soliciting’ sign is clearly posted. Sadly it’s only a $1000 fine with possible 60 days jail time. I’d prefer it to have been considered trespassing, especially for habitual offenders.
Try to convert their religion.
@snazzy0933
Maybe try putting up signs saying 'ARMED AND DANGEROUS', 'NO TRESPASSING' and 'BEWARE OF DOG'. If you don't have a dog, you can just play dog barking sounds.
A dog on a chain in front of your door is a pretty good deterrent if you're willing to do that though.
Speak to them in some forgein Language, you just need to remember a few phrases to convince them you dont speak their language
I politely say "no thank you" and they move on...
Open the door with your phone recording a video. Nobody is going to be comfortable with that as a conversation starter. When they ask why you're recording, just tell them you're "making a true crime documentary and need footage of the victim."
I usually answer the door holding a hatchet and tell them to get the fuck off my property. Tends to do the trick.