Does human hair deter deer?

Human hair provides poor deer protection, perhaps only 7-10 days or so. The human odor is quickly alarming to deer, but it loses effectiveness rather quickly. In just a few days, the deer will become accustomed to the stationary scent source. Using hair offers poor protection when stronger repellents are available.

Strategically place hair for optimal performance. Hang mesh bags filled with hair at deer nose height, especially around vulnerable plants. Use spaced every 10 feet along the garden perimeter. Change locations every week, as the scent dissipates quickly (especially with the wind).

Weather greatly affects scent longevity. Rain will wash away scent particles within hours. Humidity keeps scent around better than dry conditions. Wind pushes air particles away, reducing the coverage (or diffusion) of scent. These challenges provide significant drawbacks to using hair as a reliable method of scent protection.

Combine hair with effective deterrents for an even better level of protection: layering hair with soap pouches or garlic sprays. Consider rotating complementary deterrents on a monthly basis to reduce adaptations. Hair works well as supplementary defense, especially in between application of your chosen repellents.

Observe the deer activity around hair placements. Look for tracks or nibbled plants starting in 72 hours. Increase refresh rates if damage occurs. Use hair as a primary deterrent during high-pressure seasons (e.g., fall mating) when you expect deer movement to increase.

While limited hair has *soil benefits* as it decays. It adds nitrogen to the soil, where it helps support microbial activity positively. Again, use primarily for soil amendment rather than objective deer protection, for effective outcomes.

Effective methods provide reliable garden protection. Choose garlic sprays or physical barriers for consistent results. Start with proven kitchen ingredients tonight for immediate deer control.

Read the full article: 7 Natural Deer Repellents for Your Garden