Deer RepellentsI have gathered together all of the deer repellent products that have worked in my own or other gardener's yards. Remember, when using a scented deer repellent it is best to continually rotate your mode of defense or the deer will eventually become accustomed to the smell or taste. For more tips on keeping deer away from your ornamentals, see my deer article. |
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Black Deer Netting I've had very good luck with stringing black plastic mesh barrier between the trees around the perimeter of my lot as a deer repellent. The deer bump into it in the dark and are stymied because they can't figure out what is obstructing them. This heavy-duty polypropylene barrier keeps out deer, rabbits, raccoons and other wildlife pests and won't cut your hands like metal fencing. 100' roll weighs only 9 lbs. for effortless handling. Net is 3/4"x1" mesh size. 7'x100' roll. USA made. Gempler's |
Scarecrow Sprinkler Hook the Scarecrow up to your garden hose and stake it. The smart motion sensor detects an intruder (up to 35 feet away), and sends a full pressure blast of water right at it. It switches off immediately, using a conservative 2 cups of water per discharge. You pre-set the detection area (protects a 1,000-sq. ft. area) and sensitivity, to prevent triggering by household pets. Sensor sensitivity is automatically dampened in windy conditions, to avoid false triggers. Up to 1,000 discharges on a single 9-volt battery (not included). 2 year warranty. Gempler's |
Plantskydd Animal Repellent I love this product! I applied it in early spring to all of the perennials and spring flowering bulbs that the rabbits usually chomp to the ground and for the first time EVER--not a nibble. When the deer started chewing on my 'Stella d'Oro' daylilies outside the fence, I sprayed--they haven't touched them again. Developed in Sweden, Plantskydd is non-toxic and is not harmful to animals or the environment when used as directed. The best part is that it provides plants with up to 4 months protection during the active growing season and up to 6 months of protection over winter. Unsuitable for food crops. Gempler's |
 Tree Guard® Studies conducted in a Minneapolis suburb found that Tree Guard deer repellent kept deer away throughout a 55 day test period despite 11" of rain and intense summer sun. Tree Guard® deer repellent’s ready-to-use formulation sprays on milky and dries to a clear, attractive coating. One gallon protects 1,000 square feet of plant material. Note: two light coats provide better protective results than a single heavy application. Unsuitable for food crops. Gemplers.
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 Coyote Urine 100% natural predator urine works on the basis of an animals instinctive fear of predators. Create the illusion of predator presence and wildlife will go elsewhere, eliminating crop damage. Even if a coyote has not been seen in your area for decades, the scent will still cause a predator/prey reaction. Coyote urine repels deer. Apply urine by pouring small amounts every 10 feet or pour into 30 day dispensers to broadcast the scent over a greater distance. Gempler's |
Garlic Clips
Clipped to trees and shrubs, garlic clips form a powerful odor barrier. They allow the garlic odor out while protecting the ingredients
from the weather, so they last up to 6 months. This bag of 50 garlic oil dispensers will repel deer and rabbits, reducing wildlife browsing damage on fruit, nut and vegetable crops, and ornamental plants. Place four to six feet apart to create a barrier around your plants. If necessary, increase the number of dispensers used until feeding stops. Gempler's
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Deer Off Concentrate Deer Off deer repellent works year round protecting your plants from damage due to feeding from deer, rabbits and squirrels. One application can last up to 3 months without leaving a residue on your plants. Protects the plant with a patented dual action deterrent system of odor and taste. The biodegradable all-natural formula will not harm humans, pets or animals. Dilute with 7-parts water to every 1-part concentrate. For use on agricultural as well as horticultural crops. One pint covers 200 sq. ft. Gempler's.
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 Repellex Systemic Tablets A unique product--the only non-toxic systemic fertilizer and deer repellent system on the market today. Simply place the tablets directly into the soil at the time of planting or in the soil with root contact in more developed plants. In 4-5 weeks the active ingredients in the plant tissues makes them extremely bitter to pests. Not only do the tablets contain a bitter taste, but they also include a 14-2-2 fertilizer that lasts for up to two years. Unsuitable for food crops. Gempler's |