Re: Deer & California Natives repellant
Richard Starkeson wrote:
>
> I jsut saw advertised an
> expensive spray that is supposed to make anything unpalatable to deer - "Deer
> Off", listed in a catalog of Gardens Alive ( purveyor of organic and otherwise
> ecologi cally correct garden products), $17.99 a auart, said to cover 50 3-4 ft
> shrubs. Whether it actually works or not, I have no idea - it might be worth a
> try.
In my experience, the major trouble with a lot of repellents is that
they are only effective for two or three days and need regular renewal.
Don't know, of course if this one comes in that category.
The Berkely Botanic garden is reportedly vistied occasionly by a large
feline predator, with a resultant reduced deer problem. Could be an
urban myth. I hope not. I like cats. Attracting such a cat to your
neighborhood is the most ecologically sound solution, although wherever
you are, you no doubt have neibors who would become
> hysterical should one appear.
I should think the neighbours' pets might become a bit overwrought
also!!
Moira
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Tony & Moira Ryan <theryans@xtra.co.nz>
Wainuiomata, New Zealand
