Merry,
Thank you for sharing your story. I think a lot of readers can relate and sympathize with you and your azaleas. Glad that you refreshed the moth balls. This time of year the deer are hungry and they will be aggressive with finding food. Good luck, Doug

Russell,
Yes, people have shared with me about taking soap, like Irish Spring, and hanging it around. I really like the idea of the barberry branches. This one I have not heard of before. This is a good one. I like it!! Doug

Good Morning.
Thank you for sharing your story on how you have been successful in controlling the deer damage to your plants. Yes, electric devices, such as fencing, is effective. Unfortunately, not all home owners have this option to use. Electronics, such as motion detectors, have had success with deterring deer. These motion detectors can either light up the area or they can sound a horn. Again, thank you for sharing your story on deer control. Enjoy January, Doug

John,
You are so right about deer permanently damaging plants with rutting. But, I have worked with numerous homeowners who have protected their plants from deer rutting by using the various deer deterent products. Good luck. Thank you for taking time to share this comment. Doug

Annie,
You are in good company when it comes to deer coming up to the house. Now, I have to admit that I didn’t think about deer eating bird seed. But, it makes sense. Good luck in controlling your deer population.