Using Fencing In Your Fight Against Critters |
Posted: March 15, 2013 |
Gardeners may have to compete for their harvest with wildlife in the area around their home. Whether deer, raccoons or rabbits, your garden may face considerable threat from four-footed creatures who see it as a place to get a meal or to make their home. Homeowners have been dealing with this problem for many years and there are a number of pest-control products available on the market. There are repellents that you can spray around your property and humane traps that enable you to catch animals and release them elsewhere. Fencing Versus Other Methods of Pest-Control You should choose your fencing based on the types of animals in your neighborhood. Fencing is effective against pests like:
These animals are known to leap as high as six feet, you will want fencing that is at least eight feet tall. You can add strands of electrified wire to increase the protection provided by your fence. This will cause the deer to get a mild shock when they make contact with the fence but will not harm them.
Rabbits are good at squeezing through or digging under fences. You can protect against this by anchoring the fence firmly in the ground so that your local rabbits cannot burrow under it. Rabbit fences should have very small openings and be made of metal so that they cannot chew through the material as they can with plastic or wood.
These rodents may not only attack your trashcans, they will be happy to harvest your vegetable patch for you as well. To keep them out you can add electrified wire to your fencing to keep them from climbing as well as anchoring the fence in the ground to keep them from digging since they can do both. Fencing can be a humane and effective solution for pest problems; it can also be implemented tastefully so that it protects your garden without being an eyesore.
About the Author Scott Lenox is the Owner of California Fence Company, a leading provider and installer of fencing in Orange County. Scott is committed to providing the best customer service, high quality fencing and quick installation for his clients. California Fence Company offers a wide variety of fencing options, including wood, metal, chain link and vinyl fences, as well as gates and hardscape.
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