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Plantskydd - Organic Mammal Repellent

Plantskydd - Organic Mammal Repellent

$13.99 - $109.99
$34.99
$13.99 - $109.99
$34.99
Plantskydd is a natural solution to herbivores munching your plants! One application lasts months and, as a concentrate of dried pig/cow blood, it is safe to use around children, pets, and in edible gardens. We have three forms of available: as a powder, premixed in a squirt bottle, and as sprinkle-able granules in a shaker jug. Points below are from the granule shaker, see below the bullets for the pros and cons of the different forms. 

Spray bottle: Is sprayed directly on plant foliage. A premixed solution with anticoagulant included, easy to bust out quickly. Has a decent shelf life, run water through spritzer after each use to prevent clogging. Red/brown spray temporarily discolors leaves. Lasts well on foliage it is applied to, but should be applied every few weeks to protect new growth. Best used on a smaller number of easily accessed plants.

Granular: Is sprinkled on the ground throughout planting. Activated by water, so water after application or apply before rain. Can be applied as a border but efficacy is reduced. Repels rabbits well but may not repel deer from taller plants. Tidy as there is no water involved, and is generally the best choice for suburban applications where rabbits are the main problem. One application lasts three months. Long shelf life if kept dry.

Powder: A dry concentrate of the spray bottle form. Mixed into a solution and sprayed on foliage, generally with a pump sprayer. Best choice for larger/taller plantings that need protection from deer. Lasts well on foliage it is applied to, but should be applied every few weeks to protect new growth. Once mixed, batches have a short shelf life so should be applied all at once. Powder has an excellent shelf life if kept dry. Spray temporarily discolors leaves.
**Practical notes on use of wettable powder** Mixing up smaller amounts as needed is definitely best practice. Rinse the spray nozzle out after each use. If possible store any unused portion in a refrigerator — not necessary, but we find that it helps. Keep the spray top separate to insure the product doesn’t coagulate in the tube. Cellophane with a rubber band makes a good seal if the sprayer doesn’t have its own lid. The product may separate after some time, but just shake it up before applying.

The spray protects the foliage it is sprayed onto, but it is not systemic- meaning, new growth will not be protected. If you want that full protection without reapplying to new growth, the best way is to sprinkle (granules) and spray. That way, the new planting is protected immediately by the spray. After 10-14 days (w/ rain and/or watering) the entire plant will take up the granular product and protect even new growth for about 3 months. We suggest reapplying the granules at about 2.5 months so the protection doesn’t lapse.