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Soon as my roses begin to bloom the deer decide to eat them. How can I prevent this?
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Roses/deer #869111
Asked May 19, 2024, 2:32 PM EDT
Soon as my roses begin to bloom the deer decide to eat them. How can I prevent this?
Butler County Ohio
Expert Response
There are 2 ways to prevent deer damage to plants. Put a cage about 6 feet tall around the plants and/or use a deer repellent such as plantskyyd, deer off, etc. Please search on the internet to get suggestions. The problem with repellents are - they have to be reapplied after rains and after a few days of heat (they vaporize away in heat). But they do work.
Good luck, I've been fighting this battle against mice on hooves for 30+ years!
Good luck, I've been fighting this battle against mice on hooves for 30+ years!