1. Repellents do not eliminate browsing; they only reduce it.
2. Many repellents will be washed off in rain and will need to be reapplied unless they are latex based like Repellex Liquid, which will protect your plants for three to four months.
3. Repellents do not eliminate deer rubbing, but may reduce it by keeping deer out of an area.
4. Repellents work by altering behavior and therefore work best before feeding habits are established. Deer establish feeding habits in late fall and spring.
5. Availability of alternate food sources can impact the effectiveness of repellents. Remember that a hungry deer will eat anything.
6. Deer tastes and preferences vary. Therefore, a repellent that works in one area may not work in another area.
