Someone recommended LifeBoy soap for deer. Couldn't find it in the store but bought some at the end of last year online. Have to put it out because they are already eating my daylillies.
Have you tried a Winchester .30-.30?
Don't believe everything you think!
I use Liquid Fence. Bought a gallon of concentrate about 4-5 years ago and still using it. Seems to work good. Apply once, then a week later, then once a month after that. Non-toxic and biodegradable. I have a lot of hostas and lilies to protect.
paul
This is my best trick....
Though having only a few plants that the deer perfer over the wild stuff, I have few problems
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Eric Schade Gen'l Manager
It sounds ridiculous, but try a white plastic grocery bag tied to a low branch or long stick or something. Deer see the white bag, and think it's another deer running away from danger. I didn't believe it when I first heard it, either, but as evidenced by all the white grocery bags fluttering in the breeze in various neighbors' back yards when I lived back east, there's something to it. Once I put one up, the deer stayed away.
As they say, "can't hurt."
Later,
K
K,
> Deer see the white bag, and think it's another deer running away from danger.
That's a new one on me! Great tip if it works though.
Best,
TJ
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2 other options. Stop by your local feed and grain, pick up some fox or wolf urine pellets. 2 quart bottle, $30, 3 years and still have half a bottle. second option, moth balls. each method needs to be reapplied every month, but both will work.
Tom Trigg
Thanks, I've never heard about pellets - I'll have to loof for that.
Rich
kstrong It sounds ridiculous, but try a white plastic grocery bag tied to a low branch or long stick or something. Deer see the white bag, and think it's another deer running away from danger. I didn't believe it when I first heard it, either, but as evidenced by all the white grocery bags fluttering in the breeze in various neighbors' back yards when I lived back east, there's something to it. Once I put one up, the deer stayed away. As they say, "can't hurt." Later, K
My wife read your post and now I've got white plastic bags fluttering in the breeze around the house, but as you say, "can't hurt" ............. just not sure what the neighbors are going to think, they've already got serious doubts about me.
I have not tried this one and will give it some thought. Thanks! I see a number of suggestions to inhibit depredation in this forum. I have tried some and will try some of the others suggested. The only truly effective deterrent for us in Northern Wyoming has been a physical barrier: 10 foot fence, or some electrical barrier. Conversations with the agricultural extension and the local nursery yielded the following conclusion: 'If they are hungry enough and it is green (sometimes other colors!), they will eat it.' Occasionally they will avoid some species of spruce. Our rather extensive garden at the ranch looks like a feed lot by the springtime. No need to fertilize the lawn! Really special plants are protected with a metal mesh cage in the winter. Thanks again for the new idea.
My experience is the same as "oldconehead"'s post. - when we lived in SE CT near the Rhode Island border the only thing that worked was to cover all of the shrubs/green stuff you want to protect with the nylon dear netting sold at Home Depot/Lowe's over the winter beginning in late October through late May. We tried coyote urine, deer off, moth balls, etc. and as oldconehead states, if they are hungry enough it will not stop them. For some shrubs we built enclosures out of 1 x 3 lumber to prop the deer netting up. One neighbor took the other suggestion and installed a 8 foot high nylon mesh fence around the perimeter of his property that he wanted to protect. and also installed an automatic gate for his driveway - that worked also. Good luck but as one blogger respondent already said, a 30 30 is a good solution also - deer are reproducing with no real predators left and they are just rats with long legs!
This costs nothing to try but may not be suitable for everyone. I went to the local country pet and animal supply store to get some dear repellent. The woman who worked there told me if I wanted to save some $$$ to make my own repellent (Me - Huh?) She told me if I eat meat, then my urine would repel deer since they would smell a carnivore. Well I'm fairly healthy and not a vegan so after a hearty steak dinner I started collecting in a quart bottle. In less than 24 hours (and drinking a lot of water) I had it full and took it out back. Poured/sprinkled it around the edges of the property just before dusk. Haven't seen deer on the property since. Replace my "repellent" every two months. PS- I have no kids or pets on my property.
I had heard that the "Me" repellent was probably the best and the cheapest too. I may give that a try. Now if I could find something that keeps feral cats at bay.
DANG, you only have to replace every two months? I've been using my own urine for a while now, but found that I have to replace it after every rain. Maybe I should start saving it only after I have a steak for dinner.
The deer in our town are so pampered that a 4 foot tall fence is all I need to keep them out of the backyard where the railroad is ( the front yard is a completely different story). My biggest problem is chipmunks - there must be several dozen borrowing in and under the railroad - anyone have any chipmunk repellent suggestions?.
Chipmunks on your railroad? Brings to mind the old Walt Disney cartoon "Out of Scale" with Donald Duck and Chip & Dale. Seems he had chipmunk problems too…..
As far as I'm concerned, chipmunks are worst than deer. If you see one, you have sixty in residence.
They have devastated my tulips and several varieties of lillies. Some varieties of lilles they won't eat. I've tried drowning them (didn't work at all), mouse traps (never worked) and a battery operated trap that shocks them (got one).
Recently saw something at LOWES - an animal repellent for a variety of critters including deer and am going to try that - $15 for a gallon of pellets you sprinkle.
come on chaps go to your local Zoo give the lion keeper a few bucks for some Lion crap , spread it around and all your little critters will be gone ! worked for me ! Brent
Use .177 for 4 legs smaller than Deer.
Cabela's offers refurbished rifles quite affordably.
Been thinning the squirrel herd in Reno with a Ruger out the back window!
Really, it's Great Fun!
uhhh...no thanks
Have had some success spreading Milorganite in day lily and hosta beds.
I can't resist any longer!!!>>>>>
Every time I see this heading I can't help thinking, "Who is Repellent?"
Many, many years ago, I had a freshman roommate in college who had a girlfriend back home whom he would write every night, and every letter started with "Deer Angle" by which, of course, he meant "Dear Angel."
I never said anything to him about it naturally, but now here we are with Deer Repellant!!!!
Sorry guys, I know it's not railroad related, but, like I said, I couldn't resist!
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Denver, Colorado
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