How to get rid of nuisance deer

Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville,www.erindoan.com.

Deer can be one of your lawn’s worst enemies. Cornell University estimates that deer cause $250 million in landscape damage each year. Consider these tips to help prevent nuisance deer from taking over your yard.

Repellents

Certain odors and tastes can deter deer. Buy deer repellent or try one of these home remedies:

Spray a 20/80 mixture of egg and water around the yard.

Hang a bar of soap from a tree limb.1

Spread a mixture of hot sauce, liquid dish soap, garlic powder and water.2

Be sure to apply repellents at least 24 hours before expected precipitation. Spray mixtures to heights of at least six feet and reapply every 30 days.1

Scare Tactics

Try to frighten nuisance deer using motion-activated lights, loud noises or whistles, or scarecrows. Just be sure to respect your neighbors.3

Netting

Wrapping shrubs and flowerbeds in netting creates a barrier between the plants and the deer.3 Add tubing around tree trunks for protection, but be sure it’s loose enough to allow tree growth.1

Fencing

Building a fence can help keep nuisance deer at bay. Temporary electric fences can be cost effective and efficient for deterring deer, but there are many more options.

Adapting

Sometimes none of your efforts can thwart deer. When all else fails, adapt to the environment. Select plants that attract deer less — such as birch trees, boxwood trees, daffodils and lavender — to help reduce damage.

The information in this article was obtained from various sources. While we believe it to be reliable and accurate, we do not warrant the accuracy or reliability of the information. These suggestions are not a complete list of every loss control measure. The information is not intended to replace manuals or instructions provided by the manufacturer or the advice of a qualified professional. Nor is it intended to effect coverage under any policy. State Farm makes no guarantees of results from use of this information. We assume no liability in connection with the information nor the suggestions made.

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