What scares deer away the most?
Auditory deterrents can repel deer with their noise, and include noisemakers like gas or propane exploders, whistles, and ultrasonic devices. Gas or propane exploders produce loud, banging noises, which frighten deer away, and have been used to help protect orchards, row crops and truck crops. Certain plants, such as rhubarb, are toxic to deer. Deer usually also avoid root vegetables (which require digging) and prickly vegetables such as cucumbers and squashes with hairy leaves. Cultivars with strong odors such as onions, garlic and fennel are not palatable to deer.Vinegar: The strong, acidic smell of vinegar can deter deer. Place open containers of vinegar around your garden, or soak rags in it and hang them near plants.While there’s no science confirming that coffee grounds keep deer away, putting grounds coffee in gardens as a deterrent is a common home remedy. Why? Deer are led by their noses. They love to munch on tender plants with strong, pleasant aromas such as roses, azaleas, berries, clematis, chrysanthemum, and others.
What is the most effective homemade deer repellent?
The best homemade deer repellent is a mixture of garlic and hot pepper with water and dish soap. Physical barriers like fences and deer-resistant hedges can also be incredibly effective. Irish Spring Soap- Yes they sell deer repellent soap however trying over a dozen different kinds this has worked the best for me and is the CHEAPEST option of any. It has a about 5 month effectiveness then the soap seems to breakdown and fall apart.Irish Spring Soap: Surprisingly, the strong scent of Irish Spring soap is something deer are not fond of. You can cut bars of this soap into chunks and hang them in mesh bags around your garden. The rain and humidity will help disperse the scent, creating a barrier deer are likely to avoid.
What smells attract deer fast?
Deer urine, in particular, is a highly effective lure, especially during the breeding season. Additionally, salt blocks infused with minerals and enticing flavors like cider and apple can attract deer to your property year-round. During early season, for any age deer (buck or doe), for most instances you’ll be better off with a curiosity lure (like Trail’s End #307, cherry extract, anise), plain urine or glandular secretions (like Golden Buck or Select Doe Urine), or a food scent (like acorn scent, essence of apple, etc.