- Deer typically prefer a habitat that consists of both woodlands and open croplands.deer image by Henryk Olszewski from Fotolia.com
Deer may often graze for food in agricultural fields or home gardens. This becomes especially prevalent during colder months when food may be more scarce in the wild. A farmer's garden provides deer and other animals with an alternate resource for food. Unfortunately this often results in damage to crops and monetary losses for farmers and local produce providers, according to the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service. Landowners have several fencing options to reduce damage from deer. - Electric fencing is one of the cheapest options for keeping deer out of a yard or garden. Electric fencing is simple to install and requires very little maintenance. One way to optimize the effectiveness of the fence is to "bait" it. By putting food that is likely to attract deer on the fence, the deer will be more likely to investigate. When the deer brings its nose toward the baited food, the fence will deliver a small jolt of electricity to the deer. This should eventually discourage any deer from coming near your yard or garden.
- Woven wire fencing provides a permanent and effective barrier. Woven wire fences require very little maintenance but may be extremely expensive to build. Due to the high cost of woven wire fences, they are generally only recommended for use on small areas. These fences may be suitable for homeowners, but for large agricultural applications they may not be cost effective.
- A wireless deer fence uses posts that are just under 2 feet high. Each post contains a bait compartment meant to attract deer and a high-voltage shocking mechanism. Each post is powered by a battery. For areas consisting of one third of an acre, 3 to 6 posts may be used. For areas that are closer to one full acre, 15 to 18 posts may be needed.
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