Stopping Rabbits and Deer from Eating Pansies: Spray Repellents That Work

Gardener's pansies being eaten by rabbits/deer. Wants non-fence deterrents—chemical/spray options.

Effective Repellents

• Deer-Off (hot pepper wax + coyote urine): works on smell AND taste. Best brand.
• Liquid Fence: similar.
• Avoid Ropel—doesn't work.

Application

• Reapply every 2–3 weeks.
• Deer-Off expensive but effective.
• Heavy deer pressure or winter = near-impossible to stop.

Smell alone fails; taste aversion after biting works.