In our Connecticut conditions, none of the described 'cures' works at all. The deer are so hungry they ignore things like scents. A couple of years ago I spent a considerable amount of $ and placed garlic vials all over my small orchard....I swear they nibbled the leaves immediately adjacent to these repellents. The soap bars don't work period under our heavy feeding conditions here in lower Fairfield county in SW Connecticut. I have two strands of electric fence just inside 8" high sheep fence. After they get their head thru a spot in the wire they break the electric strands (14 gauge) struggling thru. Best bet is the tight plastic 2x4" mesh fencing.....and count on repairs regularly. I am considering going to that soon as I can get the time. Amateur in CT Karl W. Olson, D.M.D.
-----Original Message----- From: Howard Claussen <[email protected]> To: 'Apple-Crop' <[email protected]> Sent: Tue, Jul 7, 2009 7:35 am Subject: RE: Apple-Crop: deer I have a small (150 tree) family orchard. I spray my trees with a solution of Irish Spring soap. Have not lost a tree in 15 years to deer or rabbits. I also hang each year ¼ bar of soap from each tree so it refreshes in the rain From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2009 5:18 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Apple-Crop: deer Has anyone had experience using peppermint scent ed 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 Looking for love this summer? Find it now on AOL Personals.
