Deer deterrence

[Dipper]

In the absence of fencing or a high-seat this is AI’s offering…a scarecrow:

• For the best results, scarecrows are often used alongside other visual and auditory deterrents, like reflective tape, flashing lights, or noise-making devices.
  
  

 

[Broch]

We have a roe deer which regularly visits our garden and is partial to Madame's prized ornamental plants. She would like to know if members have any suggestions for encouraging it to stay away humanely. My suggestion of shooting, butchering and freezing did not go down well even though it was made tongue in cheek. Since we live on the edge of the village in a rural, partially wooded area where deer are plentiful, a permanent solution is desirable. Fencing is impracticable.

Madame has a high opinion of the bcuk hive mind since I asked for suggestions to deter mice and got ideas that actually worked. Love the smells, Mary.

You may have solved your problem by now but this is an interesting read:

https://conservationevidencejournal.com/reference/pdf/12815

 

[oldtimer]

You may have solved your problem by now but this is an interesting read:

https://conservationevidencejournal.com/reference/pdf/12815

Thanks for that: an interesting read. We eventually installed a chicken wire fence along the hedgerow adjacent to the copse where the deer live. It seems to have done the trick despite not fully enclosing the garden. This would suggest, as does the article, that disruption of the deer's habitual routes is effective. I know from experience that a similar technique works on mice.
Madame reports that the Forestry Commission says that spray repellent does not work. The article you quote demonstrates the importance of keeping up to dare with research.