How to Get Rid of Deer

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Bambi isn’t so cute when he’s munching on the plants in your garden. Deer are notorious for damaging trees, shrubs, and other plants, and they especially love the well-fertilized and lush growth of gardens and landscaping beds in most developed areas.

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By using a combination of strategies, including loud noises and smelly scents, you can get rid of those cute but pesky whitetails and even prevent them from coming back.

1 Use flashing lights or loud noises to startle deer. Blow a horn or whistle or blink a flashlight if you see deer in your yard. You can also get sensors that emit high-pitched noises when they detect movement. Keep in mind you will need to change your method at least every 3 weeks as deer will quickly adjust to any 1 method.^[1]
- For example, if you’re using a whistle, after 3 weeks, switch to the flashlight.
- Try hanging old CDs or aluminum foil from trees or shrubs. The flashing lights from the CDs and rustling noise of the foil help deter deer.
- Wind chimes rattling in the breeze or a flashy garden accessory with moving parts like a pinwheel are both decorative ways to keep deer away.
2 Set up a motion-activated sprinkler system that will spray deer. These sprinklers go off when they detect any movement, like a deer stepping into your garden. Place them anywhere you don’t want deer. However, the sprinklers only work in the warmer summer months because they’ll freeze up in the winter.^[2]
- Look for a sprinkler with an infrared sensor that will detect motion at night, too.
- Move your sprinkler around every couple of weeks so the deer don’t become used to it or learn how to avoid it.
3 Let your dog out in the yard or set up a dog decoy if you don’t have a pet. Deer are afraid of predators like dogs and are likely to steer clear if they suspect one is nearby. Keep Fido outside more often or stake a silhouette of a dog in the yard. Even the decoy will frighten deer.^[3]
- Scattering dog hair on the…