Weather can render sprays ineffective. A strong rain washes sprays away. Even a thin coating of snow or ice neutralizes the scent.
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Deer are often not afraid of predator scents when they are strong. Deer are built for speed and feel confident in their ability to outrun predators when there is no snow or ice on the ground.
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The same spray will not work all the time. Scents and sprays need to be changed seasonally to keep the deer off-balance, uncomfortable, and prevent them from adapting. Deer learn they have nothing to fear when confronted with the same obstacle again and again.
Here are the limitations of fencing:
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Deer can leap over 8-foot fences. Deer are extremely athletic and some of the greatest leapers of the animal kingdom. In one incident last year, a customer switched to DeerTech after finding a deer impaled on top of their 10-foot deer fence.
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Deer can burrow under fences or push through it. Deer are extremely determined animals. If they smell or see tasty plants and they believe it is a safe feeding area, they will find away to get past fencing.
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Fencing is often unattractive. Many homeowners complain that fencing detracts from their natural views and in some cases obscures them. Others do not like the prison compound feel that fencing brings to their property.
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Fencing is prohibitively expensive on large properties. Fencing on multi-acre properties can run tens of thousands of dollars.
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Electric fences are not advised in areas where there are children or pets. Electric fences that shock deer into leaving the area, can also shock children and pets. Additionally, some cities and towns have laws that prevent the use of electric fences.
DeerTech's combination of sound, sprays, and switching things up so the deer can't adapt is far superior to fencing and spraying alone.
