Protecting Tree Seedlings from Deer Browsing

Deer Repellent Strategies for New Tree Plantings

Deer target highly fertilized seedlings. Use repellents until spring green-up provides alternative browse. Rotate products for best results:

• Deer Away (putrescent egg): Odor-based, >85% effective, 5-week residual.
• Deer-Off (egg, capsaicin, garlic): Odor/taste, reapply after rain.
• Hinder (ammonium soaps): Odor, safe on edibles, 2-4 week residual.
• Hot Sauce (capsaicin): Taste, add anti-transpirant for weatherability.
• Thiram (fungicide/repellent): Taste, add latex adhesive.

Apply on 4-week schedule before damage starts.