You don’t want this happening on your property.

Deer fencing is a unique addition to any yard or recreational area, and in the Bucks County and Montgomery County areas, homeowners are looking into the addition of deer fencing because of its many advantages.

A deer fence is much higher than a conventional fence. A regular privacy fence is fine if you’re only trying to seclude yourself, but they’re often not high enough to keep deer and other wild animals off your property.

An adult deer, after all, can jump as high as eight feet. In order to effectively keep them outside your private area, the fence clearly must be high enough to keep them from jumping over it. Not only do deer cause great destruction, but they can also spread Lyme disease by carrying infected ticks onto your property.

Peter Benz Landscaping has been installing deer fencing for many years to prevent deer from destroying everything from residential gardens to commercial orchards and nurseries, while also assisting with deer tick control.

But whether you choose Peter Benz or another area landscaper to install deer fencing on your Bucks or Montgomery property, we nevertheless strongly suggest having the installation completed by a professional.

Here are five important reasons why:

Deer Fences Must Be Properly Maintained

Because of its height, a deer fence must be properly maintained on a regular basis. Vines and other climbing plants can add unnecessary weight to a fence, causing it to sag and break under the pressure. If vines are left intact during the winter months, any ice and snow that adheres to them can cause additional damage.

It’s important to have a deer fence closely inspected every six months. Any damage caused by animals or the elements can be seen and repaired before a major problem presents itself.

Assuming a deer fence is installed by a licensed and insured professional, however, the chance that it will be able to withstand the elements — as well as any dangers that arise from naturally curious animals — are much, much greater.

A Pro-Built Fence is Strong Enough to Keep Animals Out

A professional deer fence installer knows exactly which materials will make your fence as sturdy as it needs to be. (At Peter Benz, we install a poly coated steel web material.) In some areas, where the elements can be rather harsh and animals may be strong enough to damage certain fences, the right materials can mean the difference between a sturdy fence and one that will stand the test of time. Professional installers also know special techniques that can help strengthen the intersections between the wire and the posts.

Deer Fences Need to Be Installed at the Proper Height

A properly licensed and insured deer fence installer will always be able to determine exactly what height your fence should be. Local installers know which kinds of animals you’ll need to be most concerned with, and what types of fencing materials will best protect you and your family from those unwanted intruders.

A Properly-Built Deer Fence Protects Your Family from Unwanted Insects

While deer will rarely attack humans, the insects they carry certainly will. Unfortunately, those insects also tend to wreak havoc on the immune systems. Deer ticks are an especially seriously problem in Pennsylvania, where a large portion of the deer tick population is infected with Lyme disease, which can be deadly to humans. The number of insects that can breed off one adult deer, in fact, is astounding. Did you know deer can also carry fleas?

When deer are allowed to roam free throughout your property, insects will eventually take up residence. A professionally installed deer fence can absolutely help prevent that from happening.

A Deer Fence Offers Security

With its incredible strength and added height, an extra bonus of the deer fence is the extra security it offers. Although it doesn’t necessarily extend additional privacy, it’s nevertheless true that a fence’s height alone can be a deterrent not only to four-legged intruders, but to two-legged intruders as well. A professional installer can create a fence that is durable and strong, and capable of providing a safe sanctuary for your family and your pets.

Any type of fence can be a beautiful addition to your yard, and adding a deer fence that’s versatile as well as beautiful is an obvious bonus. At Peter Benz Landscaping, we’re skilled at creating deer fences that blend into the landscape from only a few feet away. We can also incorporate deer grates into your driveway.

To learn more, or to speak with a member of our staff, contact us today.

And yet the unfortunate truth is that wild deer aren’t always the gentle creatures we see in nature programs on television. In fact, they often bring ruin in their wake.

Why would you want to guard your property from deer?

• Deer often destroy gardens, orchards and nurseries in their quest for food.
• Disease prevention! Deer often play host to ticks, which infect thousands of people every year in Pennsylvania with Lyme disease.

Deer cause millions of dollars worth of property and land damage each year. That’s why it’s in everyone’s interest to safely and humanely keep deer away from our property.

What are the different types of deer repellent?

• Taste-based repellents
• Odor-based repellents
• Deer fencing

Taste- and odor-based repellents are used on and around plants that deer are naturally attracted to. Many of these repellents can be purchased commercially; they can also be homemade. Deer fencing, meanwhile, is a type of fencing that is virtually invisible, and physically keeps these animals from entering your property.

Unfortunately, taste- and odor-based repellents are very limited in their effectiveness. They can be expensive to use, and they only work some of the time. They need to be reapplied frequently due to the weather, and this can be very inefficient. Deer can also develop a tolerance to these materials. During times of drought, or when food becomes scarce, deer will quickly learn to ignore these types of repellents. Because these animals are still roaming your property, they still are a source of deer ticks and Lyme disease.

Protecting you and your loved ones from Lyme disease

Lyme disease is carried by deer ticks, which sicken thousands of people here in Pennsylvania annually. Prevention is easily the best way to deal with the deer tick problem. By keeping deer away from your property, you will severely reduce the chances of this disease being spread.

Aside from preventing deer on your property, you can also utilize other methods to control these ticks. In conjunction with keeping deer off your property, Damminix tubes are one of the safest ways to address the problem.

Deer fencing is the only truly effective deer repellent 

Deer fencing is the most cost-effective way to humanely keep deer from destroying gardens, orchards and nurseries. Deer fencing is also one of the best ways to help prevent the spread of Lyme disease. Along with fencing, you can also install deer grates into your driveway. These grates are made up of slats that deer are unable to walk on, and can be used with a gate to your driveway, or in lieu of a gate.

By installing deer fencing, you will save money by preventing the damage to your property these adorable creatures can cause. You will also not have to worry about consistently applying and reapplying odor and taste repellents that are only partially effective, and expensive to use.

What is deer fencing?

This is a particular type of fencing that is made of a poly coated steel web material. It is black in color, and it has a very consistent grid that allows the fence to blend in easily with its surroundings. In fact, when you walk several feet away from the fence, it virtually disappears.

Ultimately, the aesthetics of your property are maintained by the use of this fencing, not only because it disappears into your yard’s landscaping, but also because it prevents deer from ruining your property in the first place.

When considering all the methods of keeping deer off your property in a safe and humane way, deer fencing is without a doubt the best way to go. To learn more about customized deer fencing, contact us at Peter Benz Landscaping. We look forward to helping.

If you can relate to any of the following situations, you could probably benefit from the installation of a deer fence in Bucks and Montgomery County Pennsylvania as an effective deer repellant:

Crops.  Deer, as beautiful as they may be, can be incredibly destructive to crops.  To the people that live amid the rolling hills and farmlands of Bucks and Montgomery Counties, crops serve as a means of living.  If you harvest sweet corn, squash, eggplants, or any of the other beautiful produce that’s produced in our area, deer can bring devastating results to your bottom line.  In cases where crops are your livelihood, investing in a deer fence can mean the difference between harvesting a fruitful crop or having nothing left at all.

Home Gardens.  Once deer get the taste of an easy meal, they’ll make note of your location.  If you’ve worked to procure your own home garden, it can be incredibly disheartening to look out into your backyard, only to see a family of deer feasting on your homegrown tomatoes.  Although your home garden may not be your primary source of income, as is the case with your neighbors who farm for a living, you’ve still put a good deal of time and money into your space.  By installing a deer fence on your own personal property, you can protect your privately grown produce so you can later enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Landscaping.  Do not be fooled by thinking that your home is safe from deer just because you don’t have edible produce growing in your yard.  Deer can wreak havoc on any home owner’s property, and just because you may not realize that your landscaping would seem opportune to the area’s deer population, it doesn’t mean that they see things differently.  Landscaping of all sorts, including mulch, flowers, bushes, and trees, can be harmed by an invasion of deer that could see your yard as their own playground.  When bucks are in the fall rut, they may even rub their antlers against the trunks of the trees on your property, causing damage, or even killing them.  Homeowners with even the smallest of yards have reported extensive damage from invading deer.

Friends and Family.  Deer are normally pretty docile creatures that don’t pose much of a physical threat to their human neighbors.  On occasion, reports have been recorded that place aggressive deer in the yards of humans.  This can be particularly true in areas such as Buck County and Montgomery County, where the human population can, at times, seem overrun by deer.  Although they’re generally mild-mannered creatures, if an aggressive deer has decided to call your home its own, you may have little recourse, and you likely won’t learn about this deer’s personality until it’s too late.  The best way to protect your family and friends from potentially aggressive deer interaction is to be proactive.  By installing a deer fence on your property, you can proactively dissuade deer from calling your home their very own.

Disease.  An influx of deer can mean an influx of disease, as well.  Deer are known to carry Lyme Disease, Babesia, Ehrlichia, Bartonella and other coinfections which are generally transmitted to humans, dogs, cats, and other family pets via ticks.  Headaches are just the beginning of the symptoms of Lyme Disease.  Severe fatigue, joint pain, heart problems, arthritis and many neurological issues can occur if left untreated.  These tick borne bacteria often imitate a variety of illnesses, often making it difficult to accurately diagnose the real culprit. Throughout the late summer and fall, adult deer ticks are dropping off of deer and laying thousands of eggs wherever they land. Wouldn’t it be better to know the deer aren’t carrying these ticks onto your property to lay their eggs? A properly installed deer fence can help accomplish this.

Predators.  Because of their generally docile nature, deer offer an appetizing meal to many more substantial predators.  As deer spend time your property, they’re also inviting more dangerous visitors to the scene, such as coyotes.  Taking care to keep the deer away can ultimately send predators in the opposite direction, as well.

Are you interested in learning more about how installing a deer fence can help protect your valuable Montgomery-Bucks County property?  If so, contact our team today!