Jim,
We tried the mint twists in 2008 as a "switch up" to hanging soap.
Although the ties were easy to apply, the treatment didn't work very
well. We had noticeably more browsing, damage, and deer activity than
normal. For 2009, we went back to hanging soap.
The issue may be that the essence in the ties expires more rapidly
than the soap and re-application might be necessary. We heard reports
that it worked well in NY state, but our results were disappointing in
south central PA. So, I wouldn't necessarily consider the mint twists
as an ineffective measure in other areas or where re-treatment is done.
Brad M. Hollabaugh
Hollabaugh Bros., Inc.
Adams County
Biglerville, PA
www.hollabaughbros.com
[email protected] wrote:
> Has anyone had experience using peppermint scented twist ties to deter
> deer from browsing on young trees?
>
> Jim Bittner
> Singer Farms
> 6620 Lake Rd
> Appleton, NY 14008
> Phone 716-778-7330
> *Email [email protected]*
> www.singerfarms.com
>
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