Anyone here dealing with these creatures? They have over populated the local woods and are now grazing on our gardens. Amazing creatures that can leap a 6 ft fence without any issues. what do you use to get rid of them. I have tried Deer Out amongst other sprays, works but need to reapply regularly. thanks for any ideas
We have the same problem…only solution is putting hardware cloth around each plant…..or we have considered looking for venison recipes!
Run chicken wire on metal posts around garden about 6 feet high. Add swinging metal gate. It will keep out most large and medium size animals.
Fencing does help. I have actually extended my 4 ft fence. I added 2x4s which increased height to about 8ft, then ran a wire between the 2x4s and hung strips of caution tape. Seems to work BUT they’re eating everything outside of the fenced area, sad since I have been gardening this area for 40 years. A lot of beautiful gardens being turned into deer poop. thanks for the advice
Yeah, have the same problem. I have to extend my garden fence higher and raise the electric fence wire. I plan on running ground and hot wires alternating. Also lost all our peaches. The deer were eating the low hanging ones, but over one night every peach disappeared even at the top of our trees. We assume ground hogs got them.
