Milorganite For Deer ControlWhat is Milorganite? MILORGANITE FERTILIZER 
is a processed sewage
sludge that originates from Milwaukee. Sewage sludges are residue of
organic matter generated as a byproduct of wastewater treatment. After
wastewater treatment, the water is removed and the waste is heated and dried,
then made into small granules. The heating process kills viral and
bacterial pathogens. The trade name Milorganite R was derived from MILwaukee ORGAnic NITroEn. This treated sludge is sold as a natural fertilizer with a formulation of 6-2-0 (N-P-K). Will Milorganite Keep Deer Away? A Cornell Extension agent in New York tested Milorganite on ornamentals that deer liked to eat and found it effective. His plots included yews,tulips, and hostas. His research in New York found that broadcasting this fertilizer at 5 pounds/100 sq feet, applied every two weeks reduced deer damage in the summer when alternative foods were available to deer. It was not proven to be effective in the winter when other food sources were not available. In another research test, MILORGANITE FERTILIZER
tied in sachets reduced damage to
Yew shrubs.At Berry College, in Georgia, Milorganite was found to reduce damage to Chrysanthemums in two different locations. Milorganite was applied overhead at 4 oz. per plant. In this study Milorganite did not completely emilinate deer damage, but it did greatly reduce it. They suggest reapplying the product after the first sign of damage. In another study in Georgia, they research the effect of Milorganite to repel deer from food plots. MILORGANITE FERTILIZER
did reduce damage to soybean crops.On our deer repellent recipes page of this site Readers comments submitted about Milorganite you can read reviews from other readers that recommend MILORGANITE FERTILIZER
. Other refernces on the internet suggest it works well in
Washington DC to save pansies and hostas.. If Milorganite isn't available in your area, it can be shipped from our supplier to your door anywhere in the US.
Deer Departed Recommends The Follow Product To Go Along With MilorganiteMILORGANITE FERTILIZER has been shown to work well, but would be much better combined with a product like the one below. We like product because it works with both a water spray and a loud noise. It is solar powered and has a water reserve, so it doesn't need to be hooked up to water or electricty.
For Other Natural Deer Repellents - Go toNatural Deer Repellent Page OR check out all kinds of deer repellent by reading reviews and comparing prices at Repellent Reviews Motion Detector Deer Repellent Have some experience with using Milorganite?Do you have a testimonial about Milorganite? Please share it and help others! What Other Visitors Have SaidClick below to see contributions from other visitors to this page...
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Deer do not like, but neither do some of the plants
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