Thursday, September 6, 2007
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Gwinnett Daily Post
Unfortunately, some of our yards are at risk to deer that eat favorite plants and destroy gardens.
Their search for food is not only destructive, but is a health hazard as well. Because deer ticks carry Lyme disease, we suggest a repellent. In a recent test of deer-repellent technology, apples were used as bait to entice deer, accompanied first by several types of commercial deer repellents, and then by many time-honored household remedies, such as hot sauce, perfume and baby powder. None worked very well or for very long. So, what successfully kept deer away for up to a full week? Believe it or not, chunks of deodorant bar soap hung in a tree.More like this story
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