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The deer population in our area is an on-going challenge for our vegetation and increases the threat of tick borne diseases. In dry, hot seasons deer are often searching for water, with vegetables, ornamental plants, flowers and fruit often providing welcome relief. In the harsh conditions of winter when foraging is limited due to snow cover, they will once again be looking for leaves, twigs, and shrubs to nibble on. Once the deer discover your yard as a welcoming buffet, they will keep returning until nothing remains on the menu. The team at Gerbert & Sons offers custom solutions to address your property’s needs, minimizing this damage from encroaching deer. While they will eat almost anything if hungry enough, there are specific species that are more resistant than others due to their taste, smell or texture, including some spruces and boxwoods. Planting these along the perimeter of your property can serve as a natural fence to discourage them from continuing into your yard. We offer an organic anti-deer repellant spray that makes your plantings unpalatable to these foraging animals but is safe for your family, pets and the environment. In areas with large deer populations, we may suggest a multifaceted approach which may include motion activated lights or sprinklers to frighten them away from your property. Limiting the presence of deer around your home helps reduce the incidence of Lyme disease and other illnesses that are spread by the ticks that they carry.

Contact Gerbert & Sons at (203) 324-3817 to take steps now to deter deer from your property.