Deer Repellant Chases Deer Away

Deer Repellant Chases Deer Away MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT Pest Animals 24-5-3 We think it's the most effective, inexpensive product out there to keep deer away from high-value crops," says Jim Burton about Bobbex deer repellent û an all-natural spray that deer hate to smell or taste. Bobbex is made from beef by-products. It can be sprayed on any garden or orchard crop. It does not burn the foliage and an application lasts up to two months, according to Burton. It won't wash off in the rain. There are no special handling regulations since it's exempt from EPA regulations. Sells for $179 for a 5-gal. pail. It's concentrated, mixing at a 10:1 ratio so each gallon makes 11 gal. of product. Burton also makes an electronic deer repeller called the "Dear Gard Pro" which consists of recordings of vicious, barking dogs and coyotes. The barking sounds come randomly out of two speakers, creating the illusion of dogs running. One system protects up to two acres. There are four different sound cycles so deer don't get used to it. Operates on a 12-volt battery which lasts three weeks before recharging. Sells for $270. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Jim Burton, JWB Marketing, Westwood, N.J. 07675 (ph 800 555-9634; fax 201 666-7581; Web site: www.birdgard.com/bobbex; E-mail: Birdgard@ix.netcom.com).

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