We all have to deal with getting unwanted pests out of the garden. Cats, dogs, deer, rabbits, large birds, and many others can cause problems, but we want a humane animal repellent. This review takes a look at the Contech Scarecrow Motion-Activated Sprinkler, one of the smartest scarecrows repellents you’ll see. When it detects an intruder it instantly releases full garden hose water pressure on the intruder. The effect is both startling and immediate. Animals quickly get out of the area and avoid it in the future.

If you have mature plants in your garden or landscaper that are being eaten by deer– it’s time to take action! But, doing so, we like to use a solution that is humane as well as effective. There are several deer repellents that can be effective and as well as easy to use.

The most effective strategy to control deer is the use of repellents that offend two or more senses. Therefore, if a plant both tastes and smells offensive to the deer they will avoid the general area.

Here’s a quick video that shows what a tomato horn worm looks like, and how to identfiy one. Also a little on how it’s controlled and it’s life cycle.