Why Winter Deer Control is Just as Important as Summer
Why Winter Deer Control is Just as Important as Summer
When it comes to deer control, many homeowners focus on the warmer months, assuming that deer activity slows down in the winter. However, winter deer control is just as critical as in the summer months — if not more so. Deer are active year-round, and during the colder months, they can cause significant damage to your landscape in ways you might not expect.
In this blog, we’ll explain why winter deer control is just as important as summer deer control and how our Deer Repellent Spraying Service can help protect your yard and garden from deer damage during the winter months.
1. Deer Are Still Active in Winter
While you might think that deer hibernate or slow down in the winter, the truth is that they remain active throughout the colder months. In fact, deer tend to forage even more aggressively in the winter when natural food sources are scarce.
- Deer foraging increases: As snow covers natural food sources, deer are forced to search for new places to find food, often venturing into suburban and urban areas.
- Bark and twigs: During winter, deer will strip the bark from trees, particularly young saplings, and feed on twigs and shrubs.
- Evergreens and garden plants: Deer also target evergreen trees and shrubs, which are more readily available during the winter.
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As deer become more desperate for food, they will enter your property and feed on your plants, which can cause severe damage, particularly to your trees and shrubs.
2. Winter Damage Can Be More Severe
While deer damage during the summer often affects the leaves and flowers of plants, winter deer damage can be far more destructive. Here's why:
- Bark stripping: As mentioned earlier, deer often strip the bark from trees during the winter, which can be fatal to young trees. This is because the cambium layer (the inner bark layer) is vital for nutrient and water transportation. When this layer is damaged, the tree can die.
- Root and branch damage: Deer may also nibble on the roots of plants or break branches in their search for food, causing long-term damage to your landscape.
- Deer rubs: Male deer rub their antlers against trees and shrubs during the winter to mark territory, which can cause physical damage to the trunks and branches of young trees.
Unlike summer damage, winter damage can be more extensive and cause long-term harm to your plants and trees. This makes winter deer control a crucial part of preserving your landscape.
3. Snow Can Make Your Yard More Accessible
During the winter, snow can create a blanket of cover, making it easier for deer to travel across properties. Deer are less likely to be deterred by fences or other barriers if the ground is covered with snow, as it makes travel and access to food sources much easier.
- Easier access: Snow can hide traditional barriers like fences or hedgerows, making it easier for deer to bypass obstacles and enter your yard.
- Deer tracks and droppings: Snow also makes it easier to spot deer tracks and deer droppings, which are indicators that deer have been active in your yard. Even if you don’t spot the deer themselves, their tracks will tell you they’re around.
With deer more easily able to access your property in the winter, deer control becomes essential to prevent them from causing damage during this vulnerable time.
4. Deer Can Cause Long-Term Damage if Left Unchecked
If deer are not controlled during the winter, the damage they cause can affect the health of your landscape for years to come. While the damage may seem minimal at first, it can add up, leading to stunted growth, diseased plants, and even plant death.
- Permanent tree damage: Bark stripping can permanently harm trees, making them more susceptible to pests and diseases.
- Landscape aesthetics: Deer damage to your garden, shrubs, and trees can take years to recover, impacting the overall aesthetics and value of your property.
Winter deer control ensures that your landscape remains in good health and that damage doesn’t accumulate over time.
5. Deer Repellent Spraying Can Protect Your Property Year-Round
At Deer Guys, our Deer Repellent Spraying Service is designed to provide continuous, year-round protection for your property. Here’s how we can help protect your landscape during the winter months:
- Winter-proof formula: Our weather-resistant formula is designed to withstand the cold and stay effective even in freezing temperatures.
- Regular service: We provide regular deer repellent applications every 3–4 weeks, ensuring that your yard is consistently protected, no matter the season.
- Tailored approach: Our team customizes the deer repellent application to suit your property’s needs, focusing on high-risk areas and protecting your young trees, shrubs, and garden plants.
Winter deer control is an ongoing process, and our Deer Repellent Spraying Service ensures your property stays safe from deer damage all year long.
Why Choose Deer Guys for Winter Deer Control?
At Deer Guys, we specialize in keeping your property safe from deer damage, no matter the season. Here’s why we’re the best choice for winter deer control:
- Weather-resistant solutions that withstand snow and rain.
- Customized services tailored to your property’s specific needs.
- Safe, natural ingredients that protect your landscape without harming plants, pets, or family.
- Ongoing protection with regular service visits every 3–4 weeks, keeping your yard safe year-round.
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- Contact Us – Reach out to schedule your first deer repellent application today.
Final Thoughts: Don’t Let Winter Deer Damage Ruin Your Landscape
Winter deer control is just as important as summer protection, and the damage deer can cause in the colder months can have lasting effects on your landscape. By using professional deer repellent spraying services, you can ensure that your property is safe from deer damage year-round, allowing your trees, shrubs, and garden to thrive through all seasons.
Contact us today to schedule your first application and start protecting your property from deer damage this winter!
