Is this strong enough to protect young trees from rodents &amp; other chewing animals? Is it strong enough to protect from deer rubbing their antlers?
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I used it for bows for daughters outside wedding. Pretty durable but don't know if thick enough for you're use several wrappings of thickness would probably work and the price is great!!!
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I am using it to refrain a tree branches from getting to high. So far it has worked perfectly. It is tough. Not a single hole yet and the grommets are still put.
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I purchased them to anchor plants and would not suggest you use them for keeping out animals, not thick enough or sturdy enough. Use a metal stake with a triangular metal piece at the base you put in the ground for the support you need and long term durability. Good Luck with the animals!
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It did keep out rabbits. It did NOT keep out the deer. I am glad it works well for other people.
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I got one to deter deer which I am happy to say it seems to work. Another was placed to deter armadillos. I'm not real sure how it has affected them. They really did a number on flower beds before I got it set up. I'm not sure about rats and mice. If they are on the list for these give them a shot. Make sure that you set them up correctly. You may also have to set them up tilted down toward the ground and not on the ground. We also have neighborhood cats in our yard unaffected by this machine.
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I store bird seed in mine and this often can attack rodents. My old vinyl box was all chewed up. I have ground squirrels and gray squirrels along with field mice out on my patio area where this box is sitting and they have never chewed into it over the past couple of summers or damaged it in any way. Some people say rodents may be repelled by cedar, but I personally do not believe that even though I have had no problem. Maybe they are right; however, I would say the only rodent proof box would be made of steel. If you are asking based on my experience over that past couple of summers, this box appears to be rodent proof. I store bird seed in mine and this often can attack rodents. My old vinyl box was all chewed up. I have ground squirrels and gray squirrels along with field mice out on my patio area where this box is sitting and they have never chewed into it over the past couple of summers or damaged it in any way. Some people say rodents may be repelled by cedar, but I personally do not believe that even though I have had no problem. Maybe they are right; however, I would say the only rodent proof box would be made of steel. If you are asking based on my experience over that past couple of summers, this... » Read More I store bird seed in mine and this often can attack rodents. My old vinyl box was all chewed up. I have ground squirrels and gray squirrels along with field mice out on my patio area where this box is sitting and they have never chewed into it over the past couple of summers or damaged it in any way. Some people say rodents may be repelled by cedar, but I personally do not believe that even though I have had no problem. Maybe they are right; however, I would say the only rodent proof box would be made of steel. If you are asking based on my experience over that past couple of summers, this box appears to be rodent proof. « Show Less
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In my opinion, it is thick & strong enough to withstand a good "whack" - however, I defer to coyote experts as to whether that would be sufficient to protect you from a marauding coyote!
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I haven't noticed that deer repellent sprays keep away chipmunks. When we had a problem with chipmunks digging up a large area of our garden and uprooting/eating plants, a small animal granular repellent did work. It was either Critter Ridder or Repels-All; sorry I can't remember which one. The liquid version did nothing, but the granular form worked, perhaps because I placed some of it into each entrance hole. Good luck!
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Ronald, I bought the fence for my backyard in Washington, DC, where we have a deer problem. It's good quality polypropylene? plastic, seems strong enough. I staked in with green 6 ft metal posting, but also used zip ties to fasten them. I spaced them about 8 - 10 feet. I cut the fence down to about 7 ft. If I have alot of open space the deer would jump my fence, so I would make it higher. Hope this helps
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I think the moles could chew it. It worked great tp protect my cypress trees from the deer. I left it on the trees from last year. From a distance you can't see it
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Hi, yes i have used this stuff to block and seal holes in my house, i had field nice getting in my house and i used this stuff and have not seen any rodents from then on, and that was 2 years ago. Its pretty tuff mesh, and very strong. I was happy with it.
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I don't know, but I would not use it for that purpose. I use the tree guards during the winter to avoid having rodents eat the bark and girdle the tree under snow cover.
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No, I would not advise using it for deer. I have already had a squirrel get through it.
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No. At best the deer would become tangled in the netting, and rip it to part. At worst you'd be call fish and wildlife to have the creature put down. The weight of this netting just wasn't designed for that application. It is quite effective for swallows and robins which is what my problem was; so long is it is supported by some sort of bracing or frame if you're running long lengths of it. Try one of the products specifically for deer and you might be O.K.
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Hi Carey, I don't know about deer, but it does seem to deter racoons, and perhaps fox. It startled my grandchildren the first time as well. Cheers, Ed Peoples
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I can't say for sure. It keeps raccoons n deer out OK. Not sure if it will scare them enough to keep them away. When the ground is wet, it hurts to touch it,even worse in bare feet.
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I agree with David. It looks from the weight that the #6050 DeerBlock Netting is lighter, more like bird netting. The Deer Barrier Fencing is made of much thicker plastic, making the overall roll heavier. Other than some gaps made by weed whackers and rabbits (which can chew through this), this is very durable and tough fencing.I eventually added 1" mesh metal chicken wire (18" high) at ground level to thwart the rabbits and mowing service and save the deer fence. The wire extends about a foot up, and the bottom of the plastic deer fence overlaps it on the outside starting about 6" off the ground. I agree with David. It looks from the weight that the #6050 DeerBlock Netting is lighter, more like bird netting. The Deer Barrier Fencing is made of much thicker plastic, making the overall roll heavier. Other than some gaps made by weed whackers and rabbits (which can chew through this), this is very durable and tough fencing.I eventually added 1" mesh metal chicken wire (18" high) at ground level to thwart the rabbits and mowing service and save the deer fence. The wire extends about a foot up, and the bottom of the plastic deer fence overlaps it on the outside... » Read More I agree with David. It looks from the weight that the #6050 DeerBlock Netting is lighter, more like bird netting. The Deer Barrier Fencing is made of much thicker plastic, making the overall roll heavier. Other than some gaps made by weed whackers and rabbits (which can chew through this), this is very durable and tough fencing.I eventually added 1" mesh metal chicken wire (18" high) at ground level to thwart the rabbits and mowing service and save the deer fence. The wire extends about a foot up, and the bottom of the plastic deer fence overlaps it on the outside starting about 6" off the ground. « Show Less