Deer B Gon – Does it Actually Work?

It can be discouraging when deer eat your beautiful plants, although Deer B Gon is a newer product on the market that could assist you with this issue.

You may wonder if this product actually works, and the common consensus would be yes. So, if you have issues with deer eating your plants, tune in as we discuss this product!

After tending to your plants for months, it can be depressing to see a deer munch on your flowers. Pictured here is a deer eating one of their favorite flowers, lilies. Alongside preventative measures, this spray can help deter these persistent deer!

Product Information

If after trying a homemade deer repellent and you still can’t get the deer to stay away from your trees, shrubs, or flowers, this repellent might be the solution for you.

This product comes in a spray form, concentrate, or granules. The spray may be best if you have a dry climate, and the concentrate would work if you have a lot of areas to spray. Granules could be suitable for wet climates.

This chemical mixture is composed mainly of cinnamon oil, clove oil, putrescent whole egg solids, and vinegar.

This spray is one of the more environmentally-friendly chemicals on the market, and it beats spreading rotten eggs or wolf urine around your plants. Plus, this product is known for being odor-free!

What to Consider and How to Apply the Product

This chemical can be most effective if the correct form is applied in an adequate climate.

Be sure to read the label and know which formulation you are picking before purchasing the product to ensure the best results based on your circumstances.

Aside from the climate, the pest you are treating is important. Deer B Gon is targeted towards deer, but can also work for rabbits, so consider what you need to treat for before selecting a spray.

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This product works efficiently for keeping deer and rabbits away due to its organic chemical composition. The bottle pictured here attaches to your hose for swift application to a large area (10,000 sq. ft.). 

Considering the life span of the chemical is essential before applying the product as well because this will let you know if the spray will be strong enough for your problem.

This product is applied every month or as needed, meaning the chemical will last a significant amount of time (has a long life span).

Ready-To-Use Spray

• There is a spray, spray bottle, and host attachment option depending on your needs
• The sprays come in variable sizes from 700 sq. ft. coverage to 10,000 sq. ft.
• Applied by directly spraying on the plant
• Better for drier environments

Concentrate

• Need to add water to concentrate to make the spray
• Covers around 10,000 sq. ft.
• Spray directly on the plant after the correct concentration is mixed
• Would need a sprayer for the application
• Better for drier environments

Granules

• Granules are a solid form of a chemical
• Applied to soil area around the plants
• For plants less than a foot tall (12”)
• The standard container (2 lbs) covers almost 1,500 sq. ft.

Regardless of how big of an area you need to treat or your climate, this product could help to keep away white-tailed deer in your garden like the one pictured above!

The Public’s Opinion

Based on online reviews, the public seems to highly recommend this product due to its efficiency and lack of offensive odors.

Some consumers say that they’ve had to respray the chemical every week because the deer population was heavy.

Others believed that the rain reduced the efficiency of the spray and that deer returned to the plants if the rain washed away the spray or less was applied.

A plethora of customers have been purchasing this product for years because if applied during dry weather, the deer never cross the path of your ornamental plants.

As long as you don’t have a severe deer problem that requires a fence, this product seems to be one of the most successful on the market at keeping deer (and rabbits) at bay.

Pros and Cons of This Product

Pros:

• More of an organic option
• Lack of odor
• Comes in many forms (concentrates, granules, ready-to-use spray)
• Can be used for rabbits as well
• You can water your garden 20 minutes post-application

Cons:

• Cannot be used on any type of edible plant
• Spray nozzles on the ready-to-use mix can get clogged
• If you want to buy the concentrate, you must mix up the spray yourself
• The vinegar in the spray could acidify the soil

Deer are not picky eaters and especially enjoy young plants. This product does not work on edible plants but can surely help save your flowers!

Types of Repellents

Even though Deer B Gon could be a great solution for your garden, a major problem with deer could require more drastic measures.

A deer issue could be resolved by implementing other types of repellents or deer-resistant plants alongside the use of Deer B Gon.

If you use a few applications of this product but the deer still won’t leave your flowers alone, you may benefit from these other types of pest control methods or repellents.

Mechanical

Mechanical repellents consist of anything that serves as a physical barrier to the deer.

The most common device would be a fence, and most suburban gardens use fences because the deer problem is so severe.

Any fence high enough to keep deer out would do, and they could be built from wood, or metal, or include an electric shock feature.

Sensory

Other than using a fence, sensory repellents are some of the most common for deer control.

Sensory repellents include surrounding your plants with unpleasant smells and tastes so that deer do not eat them.

Deer B Gon is a more popular sensory repellent because it has no foul odor, unlike common deer repellents such as urine, fermented blood, or feather meal.

The downside to this type of repellent is that it can wash away in the rain, the deer become accustomed to the spray, or the deer eat the plants once they are no longer sprayed.

Pictured above is a rose flower, which is one of a deer’s favorite foods. Therefore, if you are spraying any kind of chemical on them to deter deer, be sure that the plant is dry and there is no rain in the forecast!

Electronic deer repellents are becoming more common due to the surge in new pest-control technologies.

This type of repellent works by emitting high-frequency sounds which frighten the deer. Another type of electronic repellent works by creating individual shocks to the animal if they come too close to a plant.

Deer Resistant Plants

Grasses

• Black Mondo Grass
• Zebra Grass
• Liriope
• Maiden Grass
• Blue Fescue Grass

Trees

• American Holly Tree
• Red Maple
• Tulip Poplar Tree
• Ginkgo Tree
• White Spruce

Shrubs

• Bluebeard Bushes
• Butterfly Bushes
• Viburnums
• Weigela
• Abelia

Flowers

• Lavender
• Daffodils
• Marigolds
• Tickseed
• Lily of the Valley

Key Takeaways

• This product is an organic repellent that has little odor
• There are multiple preventative measures you could take to keep deer away
• You can use the chemical once every 30 days or more depending on the severity of the deer damage
• The product has satisfied many customers thus far

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do you use deer repellent?

A: Generally, it comes in a spray form. Sometimes you must add water to a concentrate while others you can use it instantly. All chemicals come with a detailed label which can also be found online.

Q: Should I avoid watering my plants after I apply repellent?

A: Yes. For Deer B Gon, you must wait at least 20 minutes before watering plants. Also avoid applying repellents before, during, or after any rainstorms. If it rains, the chemical will be washed off.

Q: What smells keep away deer?

A: Smells of certain plants (usually herbs) keep deer away along with fermented products. Chemical companies have improved on providing an odor-free spray.

Q: Why do the deer eat my plants?

A: Deer are hungry and will munch on so many different types of plants. This is why planting deer-resistant varieties or building a fence may be helpful if deer are customary in your area.

Whether this is your first time dealing with deer eating your plants or not, Deer B Gon could be a useful product when wanting to control deer like the one pictured above.