Deer repellents: Sprays found not harmful to foliage on two-year-old trees

Howard, W; Hjersman, H

Deer repellents: Sprays found not harmful to foliage on two-year-old trees

Authors

Walter E. Howard
Henry A. Hjersman

Authors Affiliations

Walter E. Howard is Assistant Zoologist, University of California College of Agriculture, Davis; Henry A. Hjersman is Game Biologist, Division of Fish and Game, San Francisco.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 5(9):7-7. DOI:10.3733/ca.v005n09p7. September 1951.

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Abstract

Deer repellents sprayed on two-year-old fruit and nut trees did not damage the foliage, even at twice the strength recommended by the manufacturers and when sprayed as often as every two weeks.

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