Deer Pest Control Tips

The joy of wildlife can quickly turn into frustration as deer munch on your prized plants or destroy your vegetable garden. As deer browse they carefully select only their favorite plants, leaving other less desirable plants alone. It is far easier to plant ornamentals that are on the less desirable list than to try and protect the choice ones.

See our list of plants and trees
to deter deer below

However, even the plants on the least favored list are often damaged as deer have taste buds which vary from year to year and from season to season. (Unfortunately deer have not read this list!!) The best thing to remember, is deer tend to avoid plants that are thorny or prickly, have thick leathery leaves or a strong aroma, such as marigolds and geraniums.

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FENCING is also difficult and often proves to be ineffective given their ability to step or jump over a normal six-foot fence. They also learn to just simply walk up your driveway! To increase the effectiveness, use a solid fence that will impede deers ability to see through the fence. Deer will not jump over something they can not see through. You can also plant shrubs and vines to soften the appearance of a solid wood fence. Reports indicate a fence can be constructed using two parallel strands of wire placed 28 inches above the ground and spaced 36 inches apart. Deer cannot understand they need to hop over both wire strands and appear to be intimidated by this wide barrier. Fencing around each individual tree or plant works as well.

One of the most effective deterrents for animals in your yard is a pet. If you have a cat or dog, its scent will be present and can help keep wildlife away.