
Plantskydd - Organic Mammal Repellent
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.