Keep the Hostas for Me, Not Dinner for the Deer.
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KMS Woodworks on May 08, 2013Check out these posts http://www.hometalk.com/search?filter=deer+deterentHelpful Reply
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Lisa on May 09, 2013Have you tried cayenne pepper powder? It works great for me. Only problem is if it rains, you need to sprinkle it again, on the leaves. It DID NOT kill the leaves or flowers. I assume the deer got a 'licking' after taking a few nibbles. They didn't come back. Also, try hanging some wind chimes around where you think they will hit it. It scares them off. Good luck!Helpful Reply
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Jeanie B on May 09, 2013thanks Lisa, but was the cayenne pepper dry or mixed with water and sprayed on?Helpful Reply
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KMS Woodworks on May 10, 2013the pepper goes on dry...get a jumbo size from your local warehouse shop. the small 1/2 ounce size from the grocer will not go to far.Helpful Reply
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Carroll A on May 11, 2013I have not tried this yet. My sister told me she is having some luck with fishing line. She made a small "fence" around her flower bed, they can't see. It throws the deer off when they hit it and move on.Helpful Reply
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Jeanie B on May 18, 2013Thanks for the answers, but I'm still hoping for more ideas.Helpful Reply
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Genelle Thew on May 30, 2013I read somewhere to use ivory soap. I have hostas around my trees so I hung a bar in a nylon on the backside of the tree. Works pretty good, just don't look at the back of the tree...there is white streak!Helpful Reply
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