How does Tree Guard differ from other products?

Tree Guard contains Bitrix, the most bitter substance known to man, and a detection agent deer learn to avoid. Tree Guard bonds to plant surfaces with a latex formulation.

Will Tree Guard wash off during the next rain?

No. That's what makes Tree Guard different. Latex resists water, so it keeps working for an entire season. Only new growth needs to be protected. Once the leaves drop in the fall, one application should protect until spring.

Is Tree Guard safe to use?

Absolutely. Bitrex was developed for the dentistry market in the 1950s as an alternative to Novacaine but failed because of its incredibly bitter taste. Tree Guard contains no ingredients that carry diseases and is guaranteed free of slaughterhouse wastes or animal urine.

Can I use Tree Guard on my vegetables?

No, the Guinness Book of World Records list Bitrex as the most bitter substance known to man and the taste of vegetables will be affected. While Tree Guard is safe to plants and humans, the nasty taste makes Tree Guard unsuitable to food crops.

Will Tree Guard leave a white coating on my plants?

No. Tree Guard dries clear and shiny. If anything, it improves the appearance of your plants.

Will Tree Guard damage my plants?

No, unlike some deer repellents, Tree Guard is safe to use. The latex formulation is similar to that used in "Leaf Shine" products sold for houseplants. Tree Guard works great with annuals and perennials. From Hosta & Roses to Impatients & Rhododendrons.

Does Tree Guard smell bad?

Competitive products based upon rotten eggs, animal urine, liquefied animal renderings, and ammonium based soaps may smell bad, but not Tree Guard. The scent is rather pleasant to humans; however, animals will find the scent a warning not to eat, unless they want a particularly bad tasting meal.