Deer RepellentsI have gathered together many 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. Keep them guessing! My deer article has more tips on how to keep deer away from your ornamentals. |
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Repellex Systemic Invented in MN, this new systemic animal repellent allows capsaicin (hot pepper) to be absorbed into the plant by simply planting a tablet next to a growing plant's root system. Once the repellent is absorbed over 7-30 days, the repellent will stay active for up to one whole year. Since the repellent is internally treating the plant, it will not wash off in the rain like traditional repellents do over time. Apply 1 tablet for every foot of plant height and width (height +width). This repellent is labeled and approved for repelling: rabbits, deer, moles, voles, gophers, groundhogs, dogs, cats and even feral hogs. See a video that tells all about it HERE. Amazon |
While odorless to humans, the non-toxic repellent inside these tamper-proof containers triggers the "flight" response, scaring deer away from your shrubs, flowers and vegetables. Just place on included metal stands and insert in the ground near plants you want to protect, or hang from shrubs and plantings. Weatherproof plastic container works rain or shine. Protects bed plantings, shrubs, and vegetable gardens. Tamper-proof, non-toxic formulation. Effective for a full 3 to 4 months (no refilling required). Each container protects a 4 to 8 foot area. Use included stakes or hang from loop on top. Set of 6 . Gardener's Supply |
Deer No No Pouches Stop browsing deer with the pungent odor of citrus! Deer No No comes in convenient pouches to hang from the branches of trees and bushes. They work in any weather and protect your valuable plantings for at least a year. Humane repellent won't harm animals. Easy to use—just hang from any branch. No dangerous chemicals to damage plants or the environment. Works for a year in any weather. Citrus scent is not offensive to humans. For a potent 1-2 punch, use Liquid Fence Spray (next product) in combination with Deer No No pouches Gardener's Supply |
Liquid Fence Liquid FenceŽ Repellent is biodegradable and environmentally safe. Best of all this easy to use, long lasting spray is family and pet friendly so you can use it worry free. The Liquid FenceŽ garlic and whole egg formula produces a scent that deer avoid. Applications are water-resistant through 4" of rain. Liquid FenceŽ is so confident that this product is safe and effective that they back it up with a written 100% money back guarantee. Quart concentrate mix ratio is 16 to 1. Amazon
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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. Gardener's Supply
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Black Deer Netting I've had very good luck with simply stringing black plastic mesh barrier between the trees around the perimeter of my lot. 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. Just roll the fencing up at end of season for easy storage Gardener's Supply
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Electronic Deer Repellent This electronic repellent for deer uses a unique patented technology that attracts deer short range - luring animals that have already wandered onto your property. Simply place a few drops of the acorn scented deer lure onto a cotton ball, install the batteries into the head unit, snap the post together, and stake it in your yard. When the deer repellent is properly placed near a deer path, the lure will attract deer to the posts. Upon contact, the deer receive a gentle static shock (likened to static electric shock received from carpeting, etc.) conditioning them to stay away from your yard. Amazon
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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). Amazon |
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