Natural Pest Solutions Deer Repellent Review
Uncharacteristic, Pleasant Aroma
Although Deer Solution smells wonderful to humans, our unique formulation simulates daffodils, a plant that is toxic to deer and they go out of their way to avoid.
- Application Type: liquid spray
- Deer Control Method: Deer control by smell and taste
- Active Ingredients: Cinnamon oil (3.14%), salt (1.20%), inert (95.66%) – vinegar, egg, onion, coffee, and water. Smells good to people. Smells like poisonous daffodils to deer
- Rain Resistance: Rain Fast: after 48 hours. Last up to 90-days on shrubs and trees and 30-days on annuals, vegetables or perennial plants
- Chemical Makeup: Natural: environmentally safe, biodegradable and non-toxic
- EPA Registered: EPA exempt
- Plant Safety: Safe for ornamental and vegetable plants. Dries clear – will not burn plants
- Professional Endorsement: none
Where To Buy:
Product can be purchased from online from manufacturer and nurseries or dealers. Cannot be bought from any big box discount stores.
Total Cost & Coverage per Unit:
Ready To Use (RTU):
16 fl oz covers 500 sq ft @ $16.59 (20′ x 25′ area)
Pump Sprayer
1 refill free – you add the water, makes 64 oz
32 fl oz covers 2000 sq ft @ $34.99 (25′ x 75′ area)
1 gal refill covers 4000 sq ft @ $34.99 (50′ x 75′ area)
Concentrate:
32 fl oz covers 10,000 sq ft @ $44.99 (100′ x 100′ area)
1 gal. covers 40,000 sq ft @ $119.99 (200′ x 200′ area)
2.5 gal. covers 100,000 sq ft @ $224.99 (250′ x 400′ area)
NOTE: In response to high fuel prices in 2008. NPS stopped diluting larger sized bottles of RTU formulas in water to keep retail prices stable. In return, they added 1 extra refill to their larger ready to use offerings in exchange for the loss of retail customer convenience of having to mix it themselves. 32 oz sprayer now comes with 64 fl oz of concentrate. 1 gallon refill package also includes free refill.
Application Instruction:
Apply to slower growing plants such as trees and shrubs every 90-100 days; monthly to faster growers such as annuals, perennials, small fruits and vegetable.
Ready To Use (RTU): Shake well before spraying on foliage.
Concentrate: Mix 1 part Deer Solution to 10 parts water. Mix well/shake before spraying. Coverage area stated will vary as a result of plant density, site conditions and environmental factors.
** New plant growth does require further spray applications to protect young foliage from deer browsing.
Actual User Comments:
“for foliar sprays, i guess i am partial to “deer solution” and other similar nice-smelling minty products that contain some sort of fragrant oil. but like birdgardner says, paying $30 for a 1% solution of cinnamon oil really sucks. especially when it rains off and on all week …” GardenWeb.com
“I purchased “Deer Solutions-Deer Repellant” with great expectations. I am very sorry to report that after about 16 days my plants had provided a great meal for the local deer! I didn’t figure to not respray after the 100 days but 16 is ridiculous …” GardenGuides.com
“i used a similar product to your deer stopper spray. it’s called “deer solution” (don’t you just love these super original names..). looks like both sprays have some of the usual suspects that are effective agst deer – eggs, and some smelly oils (smelly for deer, nice for us) like peppermint or cinnamon … GardenWeb.com
Refund Policy:
None found stated or implied online. Some retailers may offer their own refund policy.
