If I use the net to cover shrubs, is it strong enough to prevent deer from chewing through?
1289156
It's pretty strong. I don't think deer would chew through it. But it is a plastic material -- substantial, but not metal. Much more substantial than my other bird netting, however.
1289157
Can't say for sure, it may encourage them to go to the neighbors ? Shrubs trimed by Deer seam to come back stronger
1289158
I imagine that they will nibble the leaves that poke through, but we used this as a bird deterrent. Worked great for birds.
1289159
I don't know, as that isn't an issue here, but it is a very nice, flexible, strong fabric,and should hold up against critters pretty well.
1289160
Seems to me that deer would move on rather than tangle their teeth in the Dewitt netting, which is much more substantial than the lightweight 1/2" mesh sold in most stores. Just guessing. You might try using a spray-on repellent in addition to the netting. Good luck!
1289161
If you suspend the net above blueberry plants, deer will not chew through it. The netting is strong enough to deter them. That's the ideal way; create a framework on which to hang and suspend the netting above and around the bushes. If you throw the netting directly over the bushes, you will probably have some animal damage to the plants -- birds who will pick through the netting for available berries and deer who will browse through the netting also. So if you are going to buy netting, spend some money and effort to construct a framework for the netting. An overhead wire a couple of feet above the plants extending down the row works as a support for a canopy-like net drape. If you suspend the net above blueberry plants, deer will not chew through it. The netting is strong enough to deter them. That's the ideal way; create a framework on which to hang and suspend the netting above and around the bushes. If you throw the netting directly over the bushes, you will probably have some animal damage to the plants -- birds who will pick through the netting for available berries and deer who will browse through the netting also. So if you are going to buy netting, spend some money and effort to construct a framework for the netting. An overhead wire a couple of feet... » Read More If you suspend the net above blueberry plants, deer will not chew through it. The netting is strong enough to deter them. That's the ideal way; create a framework on which to hang and suspend the netting above and around the bushes. If you throw the netting directly over the bushes, you will probably have some animal damage to the plants -- birds who will pick through the netting for available berries and deer who will browse through the netting also. So if you are going to buy netting, spend some money and effort to construct a framework for the netting. An overhead wire a couple of feet above the plants extending down the row works as a support for a canopy-like net drape. « Show Less
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I think a weed eater would eat right through it It is durable enough for a tree wrap to protect against the elements. I am using it on a tree damaged by lightning to act as bark and hold the sap in.
2260866
I use in my raised beds and all around them. I have seen no bad effects on my vegetables. But it does keep the deer away from them
951840
This is a polyethylene net. I had it up for three month now and don't see any signs of damage ( deer had been chewing on my arborvitae and shrobs during the same time every wenter).
1771238
Yes it will unless the cat is very determined to get in, he can chew through the netting. This netting is pretty thick unlike the bird netting you'll find at your hardware store, so it is not as flexible as those. I cover my my entire grow boxes with this net held on with zip ties on a 1" PVC frame. It filters out some sunlight which is a good thing for me in Hawaii but it keeps out some pests including cats and flying insects. Hope this helps.
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Having experienced a deer tearing up the bark on my small oak tree I intend to install a chicken wire type fence around the trunk this fall. Just make an oversized ring around the trunk and hold it off the tree with a wooden stake or two. The tree did survive and has full growth this season. I used the tape late last fall to cover the wound (approx 1/3 the diameter x 18 inch veritcally) for the winter. I applied some pruning spray (like spray paint) before I had the tape. I removed the tape in the spring after the leaves began to blossom. If nothing else the fencing should make it inconvienient for the deer. Having experienced a deer tearing up the bark on my small oak tree I intend to install a chicken wire type fence around the trunk this fall. Just make an oversized ring around the trunk and hold it off the tree with a wooden stake or two. The tree did survive and has full growth this season. I used the tape late last fall to cover the wound (approx 1/3 the diameter x 18 inch veritcally) for the winter. I applied some pruning spray (like spray paint) before I had the tape. I removed the tape in the spring after the leaves began to blossom. If nothing else the fencing should make it... » Read More Having experienced a deer tearing up the bark on my small oak tree I intend to install a chicken wire type fence around the trunk this fall. Just make an oversized ring around the trunk and hold it off the tree with a wooden stake or two. The tree did survive and has full growth this season. I used the tape late last fall to cover the wound (approx 1/3 the diameter x 18 inch veritcally) for the winter. I applied some pruning spray (like spray paint) before I had the tape. I removed the tape in the spring after the leaves began to blossom. If nothing else the fencing should make it inconvienient for the deer. « Show Less
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Just remove the poly wraps. Then use the enclosed metal rods--you have to straighten them first--to place around the area to be protected or else hang the product. I couldn't smell anything either but the idea is that deer can. As I've noted already, that may be a bad joke.
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I am so sorry I am unable to help you. We bought this to help repel the neighbors goats. No certain how well it worked as after the owner paid for the tree his goats ate, he decided it more cost-effective to keep his goats in his own yard. PS: It didn't stop the goats from eating a rose bush this Spring, however. I would contact the manufacturer for better information.
1180472
Yes but it would block the view. There are larger grid nets that would do that. This net has a tight grid. I had larger but snakes kept getting tangled in them and dying. I use it on blueberry plants.
914262
Ross Deer Netting is great for covering plants, as I have used it on plants up to 4-ft tall. If your Arborvitae trees are relatively tall, draping the netting over the trees should work, but you may want to run and tie twine through the netting around the bottom, being that the netting is rectangular and could either be affected by high winds. But if you don't want to contend with the twine, just try it without to see if it will hold and if not, then resort to the tied twine.
706245
I don't know, but I would not use it for that purpose. I use the tree guards during the winter to avoid having rodents eat the bark and girdle the tree under snow cover.
377790
yes, I used it to catch mulberries from my trees so they would not hit the ground. No mulberries fell through the net.
155208
I use this wrap to deter wild rabbits from chewing our young fruit trees in our pasture. It works when multiple layers are wrapped. I don't think that would stand up to deer rubbing. For that I would suggest to use heavy duty burlap tree wrap.
611380
I would think that they would protect from rabbits. I am using them to protect my trees from deer and they have worked very well. Good luck!
545842
Not really, it is very flimsy. I have a small dog that can get through it so an otter would have no problem. You should probably get a higher grade netting.
255313
The holes are large enough to allow mice access to the tree bark. This guard does deter deer from rubbing their antlers on the bark.
441079
It will sting the dog real good but not penatrate the skin. Same with the deer.I use mine to keep unwanted pets and critters out of my yard.