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What does deer damage look like? (and how can deer proofing help?)

rhododendron with extensive deer damage, in need of repellent treatments

 

Deer damage to your landscaping can occur year-round. Often once you start seeing damage, it’s already too late, but an integrated deer pest control plan will protect what’s left of your plants in order for them to regenerate more quickly, and in the process prevent future damage. 


Our team took these photos around a lawn that didn’t get ahead of the problem, with already extensive extensive deer damage.

Notice the height and ragged edges. Also, in some of the photos you will notice deer droppings near the plant. These are some of the signs of deer damage that you should look for on your lawn and around your property where you have plants of the sort deer like to eat.

 

a landscaping plant stripped bare by deer damage

a landscaping plant stripped bare by deer damage

 

another rhododendron with deer damage, still healthy enough to recover if protected with natural deer control sprays

another rhododendron with deer damage, still healthy enough to recover if protected with natural deer control sprays

 

landscaping with serious deer damage that can be avoided in the future with an organic deer repellent program

landscaping with serious deer damage that can be avoided with deer repellents

 

more plants eaten up by deer damage, showing how close deer will get to your home if not protected

more deer damage, showing how close deer will get to your home if not protected

 

another young plant stripped bare by deer, on a lawn that could be protected before spring with a deer proofing plan

another young plant stripped bare by deer

 

one last shrubbery, or perhaps a young tree - it's hard to tell with this level of deer damage

poor tree

SEEING SIGNS ON YOUR PROPERTY OF DEER DAMAGE?

Deer are extremely habitual. Once they find a source of food, they will return until they eaten all of your plants, making it important to get ahead of the issue. After an initial, free property analysis, our company will send a team to do natural deer proofing sprays to nip the problem in the bud before that first time, or break the cycle if they’re already a problem.

Download our list of deer-favored plants and reach out to us for a free consultation. We will work with you to find the best solution for your yard.