Yet Another Deer Repelling Product
Deervik(TM) is different from most other chemical repellents because it is a paste that is applied to tags attached to plants, instead of being sprayed directly on the plants. According to the distributor (Deervik, P.O. Box 472, Sawyer, MI 49125, phone 269-426-6564, web site ), major advantages of the paste-on-tag system are that new growth is protected without reapplication of the repellent, and that edible plants can be protected without worrying about repellent residues. Deervik(TM is supposed to biodegrade, yet it retains its repellency for a long time (regardless of the season) and is ³more rain resistant than sprays.² One 16-ounce container ($14.95 plus $4.95 shipping in the U.S.) is claimed to protect ³an average garden through an entire season.² If you try Deervik(TM), we'd appreciate hearing about your results.
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