How can I keep deer from eating the apples on my apple tree?
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They use to wait until they were ripe so it was just a contest between me and the deer picking them first. Now they are eating the small green apples that are not even ripe yet.
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Madahorne is right. Human hair is also a good deterrent.
You can also sprinkle blood meal. There are excellent ideas for homemade repellents here: http://easythings.org/deer-repellent
Key is to mix things up- deer will adapt.
Here is an article that might be helpful - https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/deer/deer-eating-fruit-trees.htm - good luck