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Free Deer Deterrent Plans

Diagram of a homemade deer deterrent We started out making our deer deterrents out of free parts we had on hand. But in order to make it more accessible to the masses, we've figured out a way to make the deterrent out of parts you can buy at Wal-Mart, Radio Shack, and other big box stores. Using the step by step instructions on the following pages, you should be able to make your own deer deterrent for under $30...way under if you're willing to take the time to scrounge some parts at yard sales.



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water powered deer deterrent
In searching for alternate deer deterrents, I found that the Japanese use a water fountain called shishi odoshi to scare away birds and deer, which is basically a section of bamboo on a pivot which tips over when it fills with enough water. This tipping action can bang and make noise. The nice thing about this option is that with a small water pump or other water source, it can look nice enough for even a formal garden as part of a water feature.
Comment by David — late Thursday evening, April 8th, 2010
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Mark read about this and I think it's on his back burner for experimentation. I agree that it might be more socially acceptable in a suburban situation than our deterrent, and deer pressures are really rising in those areas. Thanks for the reminder!
Comment by anna — late Sunday evening, April 11th, 2010
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My dad (91 years old) made this deer deterrent noisemaker last year (2009) to protect his garden. He only ran it at night. No damage. Hope it works for him this year!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5Hchp9s6-8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8fAexayMMI

Comment by R Reilly — late Friday night, April 17th, 2010
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I love that video! Your grandfather's invention seems to be parallel Mark's, and it's clearly keeping his garden just as safe as our garden. How big is your grandfather's garden? Does he just have the one deterrent?
Comment by anna — Monday evening, April 19th, 2010
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