Deer damage can be severe, resulting in heavy loss of plants and trees. Your hard labored garden can be decimated in no time from hungry deer. Deer damage can be identified in many ways. They feed and graze on trees, vegetables, flowers, typically stripping new growth often destroying and killing the plant. New bark, saplings, leaves, shrubs and trees are especially susceptible in winter months when other food sources may be scarce. Protecting vegetation during the winter months is especially important to maintain healthy plants. Male buck deer damage trees by rubbing their antlers on tree trunks and low hanging branches. Deer leave a smooth cut on one edge and a jagged cut on the other if they bite with their incisors or a frayed end if they use their cheek teeth. An adult deer typically requires approximately 5 – 7 pounds of food each day!

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My Arborist can inspect the symptoms, identify likely stressors, and recommend the right next step.