At present, damage control methods are primarily built around effective deer herd management. But not everyone feels deer herds should be effectively managed. Many people are happy to have deer around their homes and gardens and believe that deer should be allowed to range freely under nature's control. Many homeowners have simply adjusted and are tolerant to damaged landscape plantings. However, many people who are experiencing heavy damage are seeking ways to effectively reduce at least part of the damage on their property.
Deer feed most actively in early morning and evening.
They develop predictable travel patterns, and prior damage is often a good indicator of potential future damage. Often a combination of deer damage control techniques works best. This free brochure explains deer damage control options in detail, as well as recommended landscape plantings, fencing plans and repellent information.