INVENTIVE DETERRENTS TO KEEP GARDEN-HUNGRY WILDLIFE AT BAYKen Brown
Deer seem to understand the old expression about "fool me once..." because they quickly learn to tell the difference between real and phony threats. Static, inanimate deterrents tend to be the least effective, so it's not worth bothering with things such as fake owls, scarecrows and coyote...
Pro Tip: Deer will get used to these deterrents over time. So you will occasionally have to swap them out for something different in order for this strategy to keep working. 13. Surround the garden with fishing line Surrounding your flower beds, vegetable gardens and fruit trees with fishing...
Set up an inexpensive motion detector in your garden. When a deer triggers it, the noise will scare the deer back into the woods. Drape fabric netting over plants and (most) deer will stay clear. For a natural deer deterrent, scatter dog or human hair around your garden, hang human hai...
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If you are, you certainly want to prevent groundhogs, raccoons, squirrels, rabbits, and other nuisance animals from intruding. It doesn’t seem easy, but it’s possible to use anelectric garden fence for groundhogs. A groundhog fence will prevent garden pests from damaging your garden and av...
Dogs are Natural Squirrel Deterrents! A dog is a great squirrel chaser, if that’s an option in your backyard! Squirrels can’t stand those pesky dogs! Save the dog’s hair when you brush or groom it, and use it to mulch around your garden beds. The squirrels won’t go near it!
There’s evidence that if you do this year-round and especially put up deterrents—odor-based deterrents, physical barriers on where deer are accessing your properties, those runs I mentioned—you can pattern those deer off your property over time. And what really works good is what I call...
deterrent without the need for harsh chemicals or barriers. **A Gift That Lasts** These deer statues are not just a decorative piece; they are a gift that keeps on giving. They are a symbol of love and care, making them an ideal present for occasions like Mother's Day, birthdays, or...
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