If your yard is an area where deer routinely travel, a new fence will not be expected, the white warning banner acts as a signal that the deer can actually see.Tying one white banner on the fence every 10 feet, at the height of 4 feet will act as a signal to the deer. Deer, who have -20/40 vision, won’t see your fence until they have run right into it. Because of their terrible vision, Capital Fence and our partners at Deerbusters recommend adding white warning banners to all Deer Fencing.ĭeer Fencing blends into the background of your yard making it nearly invisible to the human eye. Our favorite fence for birds: Woven Bird Nettingkeeps birds out but still allows air to circulate and pollinating insects to fly in and out freely.Did you know that deer have horrible vision? They rely primarily on their sense of smell and hearing throughout the day. Netting should be draped over fruit trees and berry bushes a few weeks before fruit ripens. The best way to prevent bird damage is through exclusion. BirdsĪny scare device will work for a few days, but birds are smart and will soon get used to it. Our favorite fence for tunneling pests: Chew-Proof Hardware Net is made of heavy-duty polyethylene that is super sturdy, yet easier to to bend than metal wire.
Check the guards in the spring and fall, adjusting them to make room for tree growth and to be sure they are securely fastened. Protect tree trunks with wire mesh guards placed a few inches below the soil line and 2 feet up the trunk. Dig a 2- to 3-foot deep hole in the planting area and line the sides and bottom of the bed with wire mesh. If your garden is plagued by any of these tunneling creatures, you can create cages or baskets to protect prized plants. In winter, they move beneath the snow and gnaw the bark off young tree trunks, and you often don’t discover the damage until spring. These subterranean travelers have the advantage of being out of sight most of the time, and can do their dirty work of munching your plants undetected. Tunneling Pests: Gophers, Chipmunks, Moles, etc. Have more than 1 plant? The Row Clochewill cover a whole garden row. Our favorite fence for rabbits: A Chicken Wire Clocheis perfect for protecting invidual plants and seedlings from nibbling rabbits. To prevent them from digging under, bury an apron of chew-proof hardware netting several inches deep. RabbitsĮxclude rabbits with fencing that is at least 2 feet tall and that has 1-inch diameter holes. Our favorite fence for dogs and cats: The Chicken Wire Fence With Gate is nearly 4 feet tall and constructed with sturdy galvanized posts, so your overenthusiastic dog won't bust through. Bend the base of the fence outward to form a 2-foot wide apron along the ground to discourage dogs from digging under it. Cats probably won't climb over, and most dogs can't knock it over. Cats and Dogsīuild a wire mesh fence at least 3 feet in height and anchored with sturdy posts. Our favorite fence for deer:The 4-foot x 8-foot Crop Cage is completely enclosed at the top, providing the ultimate protection for your garden veggies and berry bushes. Keep the fence snug to the ground, because deer can also wiggle under fences. It will make them think twice about jumping. Because deer can jump, the fence needs to be constructed tall (8-10 feet) and set at a 45-degree angle at the top. By understanding the animal, you can choose the right fence for the job.ĭeer are probably tops on the list of many homeowners. Deer can easily leap over a 4-foot tall fence, while moles will head underground. Installation of a large, permanent fence may need to comply with zoning conditions or require a permit. Check municipal or county regulations before you build.Solid fences provide a visual block so they don't know what they're missing. A hungry animal that knows food is available will try harder to get through any fence. Fences work best when the animal doesn't know what it's protecting.Pest Control Fence prevents pesky rabbits, woodchucks and other small animals-including pets-from raiding and romping in your garden.įencing is a safe and easy way to keep wild and domestic animals out of a prized garden.
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