Re: OT/ deer in the garden wipeing out the corn

Posted by Kestrel on July 20, 2006 at 17:27:28 from (71.235.9.43):

In Reply to: OT/ deer in the garden wipeing out the corn posted by wh604 on July 20, 2006 at 04:09:09:

Here's some thoughts from a retired state wildlife officer.
Man...if I had a nickel for every deer damage complaint received
in my career (25 yrs), I'd be a rich man.

Best but not the cheapest: Electric sloped deer fence as
described in Matt in Ct's post earlier today. Deer are more afraid
of jumping a wide barrier than a high one any day.

This is a 100% effective solution, especially for your 5 acres of
garden if surrounded by an urban or busy suburban
environment. You've created a deer oasis, unfortunately.

Too much effort ? Try a product called Chew-Not. I tried to link
it here but haven't mastered that skill yet. This stuff works ! I've
used it on ornamentals but you might have to do a more costly
perimeter spray.

It sticks to the leaves for months and imparts a bitter taste to
the deer/rodents etc. They spit it out, curse you out, and then
wander to neighbor's garden. Home & garden stores or Agway
shoud stock it or can get it.

Human hair and certain soaps can work but don't last long.
Forget the urine and shiny pans.

www.nott.com

Good luck. Send the nickel to:
Kestrel in CT

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