For the first application, use Deer Scram aggressively. You will use 18 inches from a bed or drip line of a tree. You will apply an 18-20 inch perimeter barrier strip around groups, plots, beds, rows of trees, etc. every 30 days.The professional grade is intended to be used with a spreader.
You will need to reapply after every heavy rainfall. Deer Scram lasts for up to 90 days in winter and works will under snow. If the snow crusts, break up and re-apply the product.
Deer Scram Professional is not harmful to plants or flowers.
According to the manufacturer Deer Scram Professional has a shelf life of 1 year once opened.
We are unsure as we only carry the version that is Deer Scram Professional. You can contact EPIC Repellants the manufacturer for a better answer to what would be different if anything, and which would be better for your needs. EPIC Repellant: 1-877-337-2726
A repellent such as Deer Scram Repellent is best applied in a band around areas that you want to protect from the target animal. If you are trying to protect a large area, then you would be applying the 18 to 24 inch band around the edge of the property as directed on the product label. Typically deer repellents are used around beds of plants that the deer would be likely to eat. Keep in mind that repellents may work better at some times than others.
For a large area, you may want to consider a more permanent means of exclusions, such as Tenax Fencing.
It would be best to wear gloves when handling Deer Scram Professional, as it may cause mild skin irritation, but the manufacturer does not recommend any specific type. Latex gloves should be fine.
Deer Scram Professional is safe for everyone including children and pets when used as directed.
A repellent such as Deer Scram Repellent is best applied in a band around areas that you want to protect from the target animal. If you are trying to protect a large area, then you would be applying the 18 to 24 inch band around the edge of the property as directed on the product label. Typically deer repellents are used around beds of plantsthat the deer would be likely to eat. Keep in mind that repellents may work better at some times than others.
Deer Scram Professional can be applied to the exterior perimeter of the edible gardens to keep deer from causing damage. You will need to reapply after every heavy rainfall. Deer Scram lasts for up to 90 days in winter and works will under snow. If the snow crusts, break up and re-apply the product.
Deer Scram is only intended to repel deers from treated areas. We do carry rodent repellents but it is also highly recommended to exclude them by rodent proofing the structure.
We cannot be 100% that would work. Please check out our proven effective Deer Deterrent products.
Deer Scram Professional can be applied to the exterior perimeter of the edible gardens including corn fields to keep deer from causing damage. You will need to reapply after every heavy rainfall.
For the first application, use Deer Scram aggressively. You will use 18 inches from a bed or drip line of a tree. You will apply an 18-20 inch perimeter barrier strip around groups, plots, beds, rows of trees, etc. every 30 days. For a large area, you may want to consider a more permanent means of exclusions, such as Tenax Fencing.
Yes, Deer Scram is an organic product made up of organic material such as blood meal, garlic, red pepper and cloves therefore will have an unappealing odor when first applied.
Deer Scram Professional should be fine to apply to any & all ornamentals. There is nothing in the product that would damage flowering plants. Regarding your second question the product states, Deer Scram Professional will provide 30 days of protection under normal irrigation and rainfall conditions, and up to 90 days in the winter even working under fresh snow. But you may need to reapply after heavier than normal rains
