Deer Scram Professional - Questions & Answers

Deer Scram will last for 30 to 45 days per the product label.  Light rainfall actually enhances the product.  If you have a heavy rain, the product may need to be reapplied.

Deer Scram is an organic product made up of organic material. Being that this is an orgainc product it is safe for children to be around. Also, this product has an odor that poses unattractive to children

For the first application, use Deer Scram aggressively. You will use 18 inches from a bed or drip line of a tree. You will apply an 18-20 inch perimeter barrier strip around groups, plots, beds, rows of trees, etc. every 30 days.The professional grade is intended to be used with a spreader.

You will need to reapply after every heavy rainfall. Deer Scram lasts for up to 90 days in winter and works will under snow. If the snow crusts, break up and re-apply the product.

Deer Scram Professional is not harmful to plants or flowers.

Yes, you will be able to smell the product when it is first applied. There is not an acreage restriction on the application.

We do not currently carry the Rabbit Scram so are not familiar with the product to know the differences.  Professional grade products are going to be stronger than the regular brands that you can find at local stores.  We only carry the Deer Scram Professional

According to the manufacturer Deer Scram Professional has a shelf life of 1 year once opened.

We are unsure as we only carry the version that is Deer Scram Professional. You can contact EPIC Repellants the manufacturer for a better answer to what would be different if anything, and which would be better for your needs. EPIC Repellant: 1-877-337-2726 

A repellent such as Deer Scram Repellent is best applied in a band around areas that you want to protect from the target animal. If you are trying to protect a large area, then you would be applying the 18 to 24 inch band around the edge of the property as directed on the product label. Typically deer repellents are used around beds of plants that the deer would be likely to eat. Keep in mind that repellents may work better at some times than others.

For a large area, you may want to consider a more permanent means of exclusions, such as Tenax Fencing.

It would be best to wear gloves when handling Deer Scram Professional, as it may cause mild skin irritation, but the manufacturer does not recommend any specific type. Latex gloves should be fine.

Deer Scram Professional  can be applied to the exterior perimeter of the edible gardens to keep deer from causing damage. You will need to reapply after every heavy rainfall. Deer Scram lasts for up to 90 days in winter and works will under snow. If the snow crusts, break up and re-apply the product.

A repellent such as Deer Scram Repellent is best applied in a band around areas that you want to protect from the target animal. If you are trying to protect a large area, then you would be applying the 18 to 24 inch band around the edge of the property as directed on the product label. Typically deer repellents are used around beds of plantsthat the deer would be likely to eat. Keep in mind that repellents may work better at some times than others.

Deer Scram is only intended to repel deers from treated areas. We do carry rodent repellents but it is also highly recommended to exclude them by rodent proofing the structure.

 

Deer Scram Professional is safe for everyone including children and pets when used as directed. 

We cannot be 100% that would work. Please check out our proven effective Deer Deterrent products. 

Deer Scram Professional  can be applied to the exterior perimeter of the edible gardens including corn fields to keep deer from causing damage. You will need to reapply after every heavy rainfall.

For the first application, use Deer Scram aggressively. You will use 18 inches from a bed or drip line of a tree. You will apply an 18-20 inch perimeter barrier strip around groups, plots, beds, rows of trees, etc. every 30 days.  For a large area, you may want to consider a more permanent means of exclusions, such as Tenax Fencing.
 

There is a slight formulation difference between the Pro and regular deer scram per the manufacturer. Deer Scram Professional will provide 30 days of protection under normal irrigation and rainfall conditions, and up to 90 days in the winter even working under fresh snow.  The manufacturer also only guarantees the Pro version.
 
While the regular Deer Scram comes in smaller buckets and comes with a pail and does not last as long. You also need to apply the professional via a spreader while the regular comes with a pail to apply.