Mesh Fencing As A Deer Deterrent

Mesh deer fencing, also known as invisible fencing, or nearly invisible fencing comes in several colors, strengths, opening sizes, heights, and materials.  The heavier grade fencing will withstand direct impact or attempts to climb over or though it. The two main types of invisible fencing are polypropylene and the other is pvc-coated metal hexagrid mesh.   The eight foot fencing works well, especially in wooded areas where it can easily be attached to trees.  From a distance, the mesh is almost invisible, blending into the objects and shadows in the background.  The black mesh is especially desirable to blend into the scenery.  The lighter the supports used, the less visible the fence will be also.

Standard Perimeter Deer Fence-7.5ft. x 100ft.

Standard Perimeter Deer Fence-7.5ft. x 330ft.

When using mesh fencing, you should enclose the entire area you want to protect. If you leave an opening, deer can enter then do damage to the fence trying to get out when scared. The maximum span for this type of fencing is 35 feet, with a preferred distance of at least 10-25 feet, depending on type. The fencing should be pulled tight and attached to posts or trees with fencing staples. Galvanized ground staples, such as Dewitt's Ground Staples should also be used every 12 feet to keep deer from sliding underneath. Because the netting is much more flexible than wire, it can be moved around to dip into low areas and pinned down where there are holes.

Deluxe Large Garden Enclosure Deer Fence Kit

Deluxe Small Garden Enclosure Deer Fence Kit

Deluxe Small Garden Enclosure Deer Fence Kit

Safely Keeps Deer Out! Our Deer Fence Virtually Invisible Fencing is for total protection against deer and other large animals. This unique deer fence is less costly than conventional heavy metal deer fencing while exhibiting strengths far superior than most commonly sold deer fencing found on the market today. Designed for easy landscaper or homeowner installation around your entire property, small beds, gardens, orchards or cut and staked around individual trees and other plantings. This deer fence has been sold to thousands of satisfied customers over the past 10 years. Made from corrosion proof materials this deer fence is carbon black with added UV protection allowing for maximum flex, strength and durability. Easily attaches to angle steel line posts or heavy duty round fence posts while blending into your surrounding property for invisibility and an aesthetically pleasing design. Use this Deluxe Garden Enclosure Deer Fence kit is for garden beds, vegetable gardens, around cutting gardens or fruit trees. Comes with everything you need to install in a specially designed deer fence kit. Kit Includes: (1) Deluxe Drive Cap (30) Kinked 12 in Bottom Stakes (100) 14 in Heavy Duty Self Locking Ties (1) 8 ft x 100ft Roll of Maximum Strength Millenium Deer Fence (7) Deluxe Heavy Duty Steel Posts with Sleeves and Caps.

Deer Fence: Black 8 ga Monofilament Fence Wire - 1000 ft

Use this 1000 ft reel of black 8 gauge deer fence monofilament wire at the top and bottom of your deer fence. The wire is UV stabilized to prevent breakdown from the sun and weather. Monofilament needs to be tightened with a Round Monofilament Tightner to provide the needed support for the fencing.

Deer Fence: Black 8 ga Monofilament Fence Wire - 1000 ft

Mesh fencing works on the principle that the deer can't determine how tall the fence is and therefore can't gauge the proper take-off and landing. This confusion by the deer seems to be related to the poor visibility of the fencing. From the deer's eye level the fencing seems much taller.

Fence posts should be 11-12 foot tall and made of metal, wood, or other sturdy material. Fiberglass posts are not recommended, except in low deer pressure residential areas.

As with electric fencing, it is recommended that you attach 12 inch streamers of material, foil, orange flagging tape, or other high visibility material at 3-5 feet high and every 4-12 feet so that the deer see the fencing. This can be removed after a few months when you are sure the deer are aware of the fence.

The netting should be inspected on a regular basis and tears repaired with some type of cable tie.