I use stinky sprays. Nasty smells and spicy mix's, even just sprinkle Chili powder on the plants works (till washed off by rain).
Anyway, I cheated and copied this, as it's easier then writing it out my self. It is the same recipe's I prefer too.
As for the second one? I use our own home grown Reapers and Carolina, Ghost or Bishop's cap peppers..
Recipes for Homemade Deer Repellent Spray
The most effective natural, homemade deer deterrent is a spray made of putrid smells, namely eggs, garlic, and chili peppers. All you have to do is spray the mixture on your plants, and deer will not go near due to the offensive fragrance that the spray gives off. The following sprays have worked wonders.
1. Rotten Egg Spray
Eggs contain sulfur compounds, and when they decompose, they release a putrid gas called hydrogen sulfide. The smell is worse than a bad case of morning breath and will send deer far away from your yard.
Ingredients:
- 3 raw eggs
- 3 cloves of garlic (you can add more if you want)
- 3 cups of water
- 3 tablespoons of milk or yogurt (milk products contain a protein called casein that helps the mixture stick when dry)
- 3 tablespoons cayenne pepper
Instructions:
- Blend the eggs, garlic, milk, cayenne pepper, and water in a blender.
- Pour into a container with a lid, and let it sit outside for several days to ferment.
- Strain the mixture into a spray bottle, and spray on plants and on the perimeters of your yard or garden. Please save any remaining repellent in a jar, and wash out the bottle after each use because the nozzle will get clogged if not washed properly.
2. Red Hot Chili Pepper Spray
This recipe is courtesy of North Dakota State University horticulturist Ron Smith. This guy knows what he's talking about.
Warning: Handle the peppers very carefully—they are extremely spicy. Start the blender at the lowest speed to avoid splashing on yourself.
Ingredients:
- 4 habanero peppers
- 1/4 cup of water
- 2 tbsp of olive oil (or vegetable oil)
- 3 tablespoons of yogurt or milk (milk products contain a protein called casein that helps the mixture stick when dry)
Instructions:
- Blend the peppers in enough water to liquefy.
- Strain the mixture through a coffee filter or cheesecloth into a jar with a lid. Don’t skip this step or the solids will clog the spray bottle.
- Mix in the olive oil and milk/yogurt. This helps the mixture stick to the plants.
- Add the mixture to a spray bottle, and dilute with enough water to get a 1:10 concentration (1 part mixture to 10 parts water).
These work well. Just remember that you should reapply after a storm.
good luck
