I use a product called Bobbex. From a trial which seemed objective,
it out-performed other deer repellant products.
This product is recommended only for use on non-bearing trees, as it
supposedly imparts an off-flavor to the fruit, which was actually a
selling point for me. Anything that lasts
The only deer deterrent I've seen that works long term is a good fence.
I don't doubt you that deer can spread blight. I never believed it until it
happened to me but fire blight can also be spread from the smoke (or more
likely ash) from a burn pile.
When a neighbor removed a block of severely
Lee, we use a product called Repells All by Bonide that lasts up to 2 months
and is made up of Dried Blood , Putrescent whole egg solids, Garlic oil,
Acetic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Cloves, Fish oil, Onions, Meat meal, Seaweed,
Vanillin, Vitamin E, and Wintergreen oil. It comes in a 6 lb.
I've tried many products and most of the ones mentioned in this thread.
Liquid Fence = Ranch Dressing. Dried Blood is deer code for Merlot. Here in
Montana, if a deer is hungry, he will eat anything. I finally put in an
eight foot high tensile fence.
On Mon, Jun 9, 2014 at 7:59 AM,
This is the first year we have used a flat fence. Our is currently about
50' by 100-110' by 50 '. We used the regular chicken wire 4' wide comes in
a roll. We laid it out on a fairly flat area about 2 -3 feet away from the
closest tree, strawberry section, sweet corn section and some grapes.
Sounds interesting. Could you describe what it is and how you think it works?
Bill
I am aware that large orchards and geology of where
they are planted would play into it but has anyone
tried flat fencing? We used it this year and it
has kept out deer and raccoons. We used a
I'd also like to hear more detail on it. My gut reaction is that while it
may well work, controlling or managing weeds could be troublesome especially
on highly erodible soils (created by herbicides...).
Therefore Mr. (or Ms.) T. Curl, would you please comment further on your
flat fence.
Ln
Corvallis, MT 59828
(406)961-3025
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I'd also like to hear more detail on it. My gut reaction is that
while
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In a sense we do treat deer the same as codling moth, if we're smart we
fence them out.
Spraying
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At the risk of being branded by PETA as the Charles Manson
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At the risk of being branded by PETA as the Charles Manson of the
animal world, why do growers treat deer (a pest
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At the risk of being
I'll be looking for the stout on the 15th Mo.
Art Kelly
Kelly Orchards
Acton, ME
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From: Mo Tougas
To: Apple-Crop
Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2009 5:23 PM
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We have found that Irish Spring works best in combination with dryer
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From: Howard Claussen
To: 'Apple-Crop'
Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 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
I'll be looking for the stout on the 15th Mo.
Art Kelly
Kelly Orchards
Acton, ME
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From: Mo Tougas
To: Apple-Crop
Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2009 5:23 PM
Subject: Re: Apple-Crop: deer
We have found that Irish Spring works best in
combination with dryer
I was planning on a 10' electric deer fence this fall but if Budweiser
would work instead it's on sale right now.
Bill Fleming
Montana State University
Western Ag Research Center
Corvallis, MT 59828
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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
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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
Howard, how do you make that solution? What rates??? Thanks!!!
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Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2009 7:35 AM
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I have a small (150 tree) family orchard. I spray my trees with a solution
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