Liquid Fence Deer & Rabbit Repellent Concentrate (32 oz) Review (2026)
By Nate Sawyer, Editor · Updated July 2026
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- Deer
- Rabbits
- Ornamentals
- Shrubs
- Flower beds
A natural egg-and-garlic scent repellent that deters deer and rabbits from ornamentals before they bite, staying rain-resistant once dried and lasting about a month per application without harming the animals. Use within its label: it smells strongly on application, and it is for ornamentals only, so keep it off edible crop parts. Repellents aren't fences, so reapply.
Pros
- Scent-based, so deer and rabbits are deterred without needing to take a bite first
- Rain-resistant once dried and can protect for around a month per application
- Uses natural egg/garlic ingredients rather than lethal chemicals — harmless to the animals
Cons
- Strong rotten-egg/garlic smell on application (fades to humans as it dries, but is unpleasant to apply)
- Not for edible portions of food crops — labeled for ornamentals and landscape plants only
- Repellents are not fences: hungry animals may still browse, and results require reapplication and rotating deterrents
Specifications
| Active | Putrescent egg solids + garlic (natural scent-based) |
|---|---|
| Organic | Natural-ingredient repellent (not a pesticide) |
| Targets | Deer and rabbits (scent deterrent, not lethal) |
| Use on edibles | Label is for ornamentals/landscape plants — do not apply to edible portions of food crops |
| Safety | Strong odor when wet; keep off edible plant parts; follow label |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do deer have to taste the plant for this to work?
- No, and that is the point of a scent-based repellent — putrescent egg and garlic deter deer and rabbits before they browse, unlike taste deterrents that require a bite first.
- Can you spray it on vegetables?
- No. The label covers ornamentals and landscape plants, not edible portions of food crops. Using it on produce is outside the label regardless of the natural ingredients.
- How often do you reapply?
- Roughly monthly — it is rain-resistant once dried. Be realistic though: repellents are not fences. Hungry animals may still browse, and rotating deterrents works better than relying on one product indefinitely.