In this episode, Mike Cassidy from Davey's West Columbus office talks all about deer damage and how we can try to safely protect our trees. 

In this episode we cover:  

• Why are we seeing more deer? (1:06)
• Plants that deer might not eat (2:12)
• What size trees do deer typically rub on? (4:20)
• What can you do to protect trees? (4:56)
• Most eaten plants? (7:46)
• Motion sprinklers (9:32)
• Sonic deer repeller (9:58)
• Clients' frustration (11:40)
• Fishing line (14:00)
• How Mike became an arborist (14:38)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.

To learn more about protecting your landscape from deer, watch our YouTube video, How To Protect Trees from Deer and Wildlife, or read our blogs, Keep Deer from Rubbing Antlers on Trees and Fix Damaged Trees and How to Protect & Repair Trees from Animals: Deer, Rabbits, Squirrels.

To learn more about trees deer may avoid, read our blog, Best Fast Growing, Deer Resistant Trees.

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YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company
LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company 

Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. 

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