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Beekeepers swarm to waxing club

BY CHANDRA L. MATTINGLY Register Publications

Tim Conley, foreground, shows Tim Craig a frame of honeybee brood during a meeting of the Southeastern Indiana Beekeepers Association in Moores Hill.

Beekeepers have found a honey of a club to share information and support newcomers to the hobby.

The Southeastern Indiana Beekeepers Association is a loosely organized group of local beekeepers interested in sharing the joy of apiculture with each other and with their local communities, according to its website www.indianahoney.org.

The group meets monthly at Garry Reeves' workshop and apiary on Ind. 350 in Moores Hill, and also gathers for other functions such as honey harvesting and equipment building. In February, the club hosted entomologist Dr. Greg Hunt from Purdue and had a huge turnout despite an evening of sleet and snow.

“It's real informative and there's a lot of people willing to share their ideas, … share their information,” said Paul Lageman, Hebron, Ky. “And you can call anybody if you've got a question.”

Lageman was referred to the club while buying No. 8 mesh at Aurora Lumber, where someone recognized the material was for beekeeping. That person knew SIBA member Jim Farmer and passed on the information.

Lageman also knew Reeves from a previous job, and had honeybees at the time, so he started attending meetings. This winter was hard on his bees, however; he went from eight hives in the fall down to three due to winter losses, he said. But he has ordered an additional two packages of bees for this spring.

Joan Chester, Independence, Ky., said the camaraderie is most important to her.

“And if you need a queen or something … any sort of resources” somebody will help, she said.

“You can come here and regain your enthusiasm for the hobby,” she said. Like Lageman, however, she had heavy losses this winter, going from 10 hives down to one.

Topics of discussion included those losses at recent meetings, and Hunt addressed colony collapse disorder, other honeybee losses, and mite-resistant bees.

Entomologists at Purdue began seeing bee kills in front of beehives in April 2010, which coincided with neighboring farmers planting corn, he said.

The neonicotinoid pesticides used on the corn seed were blamed, and studies of the pollen collected by the bees at the time showed it to be about 50 percent corn pollen. Mixed with talc, the pesticide is easily airborne, and the problem is made worse if the farmers blow any leftover dust from their equipment.

“This is the most toxic pesticide know to bees,” said Hunt.

If beekeepers know in advance that corn will be planted, they can try keeping the bees inside their hives, using either screening or a sprinkler, he suggested.

Untreated corn seed is not available aside from organic supplies, he added.

“Can we expect our bees to become resistant?” asked member Jim Orem, noting new pesticides crop

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From Page 1 up repeatedly. Not really, Hunt replied.

Most soybeans also are treated, but don't seem to be as much of a problem as corn, he said. Now chemical companies are looking at a waxy alternative to talc to use with the pesticide.

The chemicals carry a very low toxicity to most vertebrate animals, but are highly toxic to all invertebrates, including those in water, Hunt said.

“If honeybees are taking a hit, what about the 4,000 species of native bees?” asked Hunt. “At the high dose, every seed has enough to kill 100,000 bees.”

This March, a coalition of beekeepers, conservation and sustainable agriculture advocates sued the United States Environmental Protection Agency, according to Wikipedia.

The group “accused the agency of performing inadequate toxicity evaluations ...”

And the American Bird Conservancy is calling for a ban on neonicotinoid use as seed treatments due to its toxicity to birds, aquatic invertebrates and other wildlife.

Chewing mites

Hunt also discussed strains of honeybees resistant to mite infestations through behavior traits: grooming and an ability to detect the bites in sealed brood cells. The bees will uncap such brood and remove the mites.

Beekeepers can check their hives for such traits by collecting dropped mites on a sticky board, then looking for “chewed” mites amongst them. After his talk, Hunt shared microscope slides of chewed mites with the roughly 100 people attending.

In March, club members discussed preparing hives for the spring nectar flow, and in April intend to look through Reeves' beehives, weather permitting. The meetings are at 6:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month.

Some members said they learned about the club at the honeybee fair it held in February 2011 at Milan. Kevin Fancher, Rising Sun, said he and his wife Tina Fancher were invited to the bee club as soon as they walked in the door at the bee fair.

The couple wanted to get honeybees initially for two reasons, to help their garden produce and to help the environment, he said.

“You read and hear about how much bees are struggling. … I didn't realize I was going to fall in love with it like I did,” said Fancher.

He bought two packages of bees that first year, and caught several swarms last spring.

But of 13 hives, he lost 10 this winter and, like most beekeepers, is eager to collect swarms this spring.

Fancher said he can't say enough about SIBA.

OVER FIFTY “I'm a visual kind of guy,” he said. Reading isn't enough, so the hands-on activities at the club are important, “when you can actually hold the bees in your hands and see what (other beekeepers) are talking about,” he said.

“Bee people are a different breed. … Bee people are nice to each other, they're courteous, they're more than happy to share information,” he said.

And the hobby is more fun when you can do it with other people.

After two years' experience, the Fanchers now hope to turn the hobby into a side business, as his wife “excels” at honey sales, said Kevin Fancher.

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“You're not going to find another club like it,” said member Jim Orem, Milan. The club has no president or other officers.

So if somebody in the club thinks something needs to be done, he or she must take the initiative to do it, rather than delegate it to an officer, said Orem. And that's how work is divvied up by a honeybee colony.

“It's just wonderful to see the club work the way a beehive does,” he said.

Delmer Haase, Milan, started attending SIBA meetings two years ago, he said. He'd had honeybees about 10 years ago, at his produce farm, but they kept dying out. After a few years of buying packages of bees each spring and losing them each winter, he gave up.

This year, he lost three of five hives, and he's trying to find out how to avert the mite problem, said Haase.

“I want to keep as natural as possible” in his beekeeping, he said.

Club members helped him get back into bees, with Fancher and Orem giving Haase two swarms each last spring, said Haas.

At that point, he had just one hive from a swarm the previous year.

His grandkids Tucker Howder, 13, and Immi Howder, 12, have been a big help, but unfortunately are moving to Bloomington, added Haase.

Bee growing

Dave Rieman, Dillsboro, said he came to the club after someone at work gave him Orem's phone number. Rieman had learned a little from reading books, he said.

“Everything else I know I know from coming here,” said Rieman.

Fancher has been his mentor; anytime anyone new to beekeeping comes to a SIBA meeting, a member who lives nearby volunteers to mentor that person.

“Jim set me up with bees because he caught a swarm for me in May,” said Rieman, who had gotten beekeeping equipment for Christmas in 2011.

“We're gardeners and I wasn't seeing any bees at our place, and I read about the bees being in trouble,” he explained.

Unlike many members, Susan Shank,

From left, Monica Freese decaps a frame of honey while Beth Freese spins the extractor and Anna Freese steadies it during Spring Fling 2011, a club cooperative honey extraction day.

Cincinnati, has had honeybees for eight through the winter. years.

All the members who want to be are listed March was her third SIBA meeting; she on a map on the club's website, which was learned about the club when she needed created by member Jason Krullion in fall honeybee queens last summer and was given 2009.

Reeves' phone number.

The website has excellent information “There aren't that m any resources that I both for beekeepers and for other folks who found in Cincinnati where I could get this want to know what to do with a honeybee kind of dialogue and information,” said swarm, how to identify honeybees, or where Shank. they can find local honey to purchase.

“For a long time I only had one colony “People from all over the country get on and it usually died every year,” she said. But the website to find out about us. We've got a for the last few years she's tried to keep three great club!” said Haase. to five colonies.

Meetings are open to anyone who wants This winter, two of her four made it to attend.

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                      

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MAY, 2013

OVER FIFTY

                

              

        

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 



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      

   

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                

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Tips for helping with the transition to a nursing home

Many older men and women find the transition to a nursing home somewhat difficult.

Men and women tend to see a move to a nursing home as a step toward surrendering their independence, and this can be a difficult hurdle for seniors and their loved ones to overcome.

Adding to the difficulty is the fact that many men and women move into nursing homes because their physical or mental status requires the help of a professional nursing staff, leaving family members with little to no recourse when aging relatives protest the move.

But there are ways to ease a loved one's transition into a nursing home.

Keep a positive attitude. The stress of moving an aging relative into a nursing home can be significant for all parties involved.

But focusing on the positives of nursing homes, such as around-the-clock care and daily activities, can help aging relatives look at nursing homes in a new

light.

In addition, family members who familiarize themselves with nursing homes will begin to see they are often great places for aging men and women to socialize with others their age while receiving the care and attention they need.

When discussing the move to a nursing home, focus on these positives and your relative will be more likely to follow your lead.

Choose a nursing home that's close to home. One of the more difficult parts of transitioning to a nursing home is the notion that men and women are leaving their lives behind once they move into a home.

Choosing a nursing home that's close to home and makes routine visits from friends and relatives possible enables men and women maintain a connection to their current lifestyle.

A home that is miles and miles away from a person's support system can foster feelings of isolation and loneliness.

Plan trips with your loved one. Just because an aging relative lives in a nursing home does not mean he or she can no longer travel.

If a relative is healthy enough to travel, include them on family trips and outings. This includes more routine events like weekly Sunday dinners, kids' sporting events and other extracurricular activities.

The more involved your aging relative are in the daily life of your family, the more likely they are to see the advantages of living in a nursing home.

Encourage your loved ones to take some personal items with them. When moving into a nursing home, men and women must leave behind many of their possessions.

This is a simple space issue, as the rooms in a typical nursing home cannot accommodate a life's worth of keepsakes and possessions.

But that doesn't mean men and women have to leave everything behind.

Milan '54 Hoosiers Museum opening event June 8 Car show, parade, large screen movie, autograph session, sock hop and more are being scheduled for the Grand Opening of the new Milan ’54 Hoosiers Museum Saturday, June 8.

The Milan ’54 Museum board of directors and others have been working to raise funds and remodel the Milan State Bank building on Carr Street in Milan, Indiana to house memorabilia and tell the story of the “Milan Miracle”, the small school that beat the much larger Muncie Central in the 1954 State High School

Basketball Championship.

Milan residents and businesses are invited to spruce up their properties and show visitors what Hoosier Hospitality is all about, according to Ripley County Tourism Bureau Director Katherine Taul.

“We also invite local residents to in 1954 era clothing for the day to help set the time,” Taul noted.

The movie “Hoosiers”, inspired by the 1954 events, draws international attention to this area.

See MILAN, Page 13

Encourage your loved one to bring along some possessions, such as his or her family photos, a favorite chair or smaller mementos from places he or she visited throughout his or her life.

Such items can make a nursing home seem less antiseptic and more like a home.

Set up an e-mail account for your loved one. If your loved one still has his or her mental health, then set him or her up with an e-mail account.

This allows your loved one to maintain daily contact with family and friends.

Many of today's nursing homes provide facilities where residents can access the Internet. If not, speak to the staff and ask if your relative can bring his or her own computer.

If your relative will be able to routinely access the Internet, consider purchasing a digital subscription to the local newspaper so he or she can further maintain a connection to the community.

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Considerations before an elderly family member moves in As many seniors age, their ability to live independently is compromised. An older adult may suffer from a medical condition that makes it difficult or impossible for him or her to drive an automobile or manage day-to-day life independently.

In such instances, many younger relatives opt to invite an aging parent or grandparent into their homes, a decision that men and women should not take lightly.

Asking an aging relative to move into your home is often a selfless decision rooted in the affection you feel for that person. But there are certain things to consider about your home as well as your finances before inviting an aging relative to move in.

Space in the home

When your household is taking on a new member, you will obviously need to find some space for that person.

But if you're currently at full capacity, then you will need to determine if the space

you have is truly capable of handling an additional member of the household.

Seniors often value their privacy, so sharing a room is not an ideal option nor one that your relative is likely to embrace.

If you determine you'll need to remodel or add a new suite to your home, it's important to know that such projects can be very expensive, with a room addition very likely costing close to or more than six figures.

But men and women with lots of available space in their home may find their home is not ideal for seniors, either.

For example, seniors whose physical condition is less than ideal might not be able to get up or down stairs easily and might find walking from room to room in a large house to be too physically taxing.

Before inviting an aging relative into your home, be sure the space available in your home is suitable that person and their particular condition.

Proximity to medical facilities

Many seniors need to visit medical facilities more frequently than younger men and women.

This makes the proximity of your home to doctors' offices a significant factor to consider before inviting an aging relative to move into your home.

If your home is far off the beaten path or in an area where access to medical care is sparse, then your loved one's health may be compromised if he or she moves into your home.

Discuss your loved one's medical condition and history with them before extending an invitation.

If he or she has considerable medical needs and your access to reliable medical facilities is limited, then you might need to move before you can comfortably house an aging relative or explore other housing op-

tions for this person.

Personal finances

The cost of caring for an aging relative is considerable. According to the MetLife Mature Market Institute, the average cost of in-home care for a parent who requires a home health aide was slightly less than $22,000 per year in 2011.

That's a considerable amount of money, especially for men and women whose own retirement is imminent.

Because those costs are so substantial, many men and women care for their aging relatives on their own, which can still prove quite costly over the long haul.

Taking on that role might impact income you sorely need, especially if you're forced to scale back your workload so you can better care for an aging relative.

Inviting an aging relative to move into your home is a decision that requires careful consideration of a host of factors.

Can't work due to disability? Social Security may be able to help Disability is something most people disabilities such as Amyotrophic Lateral don’t like to think about. But if you’re not Sclerosis (ALS). able to work because you have a disabling There are 200 different types of disabilicondition that is expected to last at least ties that qualify for this expedited decision, one year or result in death, then it’s a sub- and that list continues to expand. Learn ject you may not be able to avoid. more about Compassionate Allowances at You should apply for disability benefits www.socialsecurity.gov/compassionatealas soon as you become disabled. lowances.

The application process inAnother way we speed up deciBarbara volves determining 1) whether sions is with our Quick Disability you have sufficient work to be Crecelius Determinations initiative, which eligible for Social Security; 2) the uses technology to identify appliseverity of your medical condicants who have the most severe tion; and 3) your ability to work. Because disabilities and allows us to expedite our we carefully review so many cases — more decisions on those cases. than three million each year — it can Read more about Quick Disability Detake us three to five months to determine terminations at www.socialsecurity.gov/ whether you are eligible to receive benefits. disabilityresearch/qdd.htm.

The amount of time it takes to make a There are things you can do to help decision on your application can vary de- speed up the decision process too. pending on a number of factors, such as: The more information you provide up ■■the nature of your disability; front, the less time it will take us to obtain ■■how quickly we obtain medical evidence the evidence we need — and the faster we from your doctors, hospitals, or other med- can process your application. ical sources; and The types of information we need in■■whether we need to send you for a medi- clude: cal examination in order to obtain evidence ■■medical records or documentation you to support your claim. have; we can make copies of your records We do a number of things to speed up the and return your originals; process when we can.

■■the names, addresses, and phone numFor example, our Compassionate Allow- bers for any doctors, hospitals, medical faances initiative allows us to fast-track cer- cilities, treatment centers, or providers retain cases of individuals with very severe lated to your disabling condition; and

■■the names, addresses, and phone numbers for recent employers and the dates worked for each employer.

We also ask you to sign release forms that give us permission to obtain the information needed from third parties to make a decision on your claim.

The best place to start is online at www. socialsecurity.gov/disability. Select “Disability Starter Kits” in the left column.

There, you’ll find important information to help you with your application.

If you prefer, you may call our toll-free

number, 1-800-772-1213, to make an appointment to apply at your local Social Security office or to set up an appointment for someone to take your application over the phone.

If you are approved for disability benefits, that doesn’t mean you’ll never be able to work again. In fact, Social Security has special rules called “work incentives” that allow you to test your ability to work.

Learn more about disability benefits at www.socialsecurity.gov/disability.

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People have traveled to Milan from all 50 states and more than 17 foreign countries.

The Hoosier Hills Car Club will be showing their beautiful 1950s-60s cars at the Milan High School on S.R. 101 beginning at 10 a.m., a movie will be shown on the large screen at the high school, and the newly restored 1954 original banners will be hung back in the gym.

In early afternoon a parade of the 1954 players and “Hoosiers” actors and old cars will travel through town.

Downtown will be a host of activities for the afternoon, with 1950s games for all ages, an autograph session, and the museum will be open for visitors.

A very special fundraising dinner will be held in the evening, where fans can have dinner with the 1954 players

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and “Hoosier” actors for $54/person at the Reservation in Milan.

All proceeds from the dinner and other activities will go to the Milan ’54 Hoosiers Museum operating fund.

The evening will end with a Sock Hop at the Milan High School, admission will be a free will offering.

Everyone is encouraged to dress in 1950s attire and enjoy live music by The American Kings, playing 50s and 60s rock and roll.

“Watch for more details as the plans unfold,” Taul added, be sure to check out www.milan54.org or the Facebook page Milan ’54 Hoosiers Museum or call 888-747-5394 or 812-689-7431 for more information.

Any Milan organizations wanting to get involved should call Taul at the number above.

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Ripley Co. sheriff warns of Medicare scammers

The Ripley County Sheriff's Office has been notified by several residents of the county about a scam currently making the rounds in Ripley County.

A brief synopsis of the scam is as follows.

A foreign sounding male telephones to inform Medicare recipients that to receive their new, up-to-date, card, the caller needs to verify the Medicare recipient’s personal information along with their current banking information.

It is our understanding this is not from Medicare, but a person trying to gather

important, personal information for their own benefit.

DO NOT give any caller your personal and/or banking information. If anyone does call asking for this information, hang up IMMEDIATELY. You can also contact your phone provider and request the calling number blocked for your safety and security if you have Caller ID. For more information call the Indiana Attorney General’s Office, 1-800-382-5516.

To report scammers call local law enforcement in your county.

Lemon-Ricotta Pancakes with Blueberry Sauce Pancakes ■■2/3 cup all-purpose flour ■■1/2 teaspoon baking powder ■■1/4 teaspoon salt ■■2 eggs, separated ■■1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese ■■1/2 cup whole milk ■■2 tablespoons sugar ■■2 tablespoons grated lemon zest

Blueberry Sauce ■■1 cup cold water ■■1/2 cup sugar ■■3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice ■■2 tablespoons cornstarch ■■2 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened blueberries (defrosted and patted dry) ■■1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1. For the Blueberry Sauce: Combine the water, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a heavy, medium saucepan and stir until blended. Place the pan over low heat and cook, stirring, until the cornstarch dissolves. Add the blueberries and raise the heat to medium. Cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes. Remove and let cool for about 10 minutes.

2. Puree the sauce in a food processor or blender until smooth. Strain the pureed sauce through a fine-meshed sieve back into the saucepan. Return to medium heat and cook at a simmer until reduced to 1 cup, about 30 minutes. Stir in the cinnamon. (The sauce can be prepared 3 days ahead; cool, cover and refrigerate. Reheat over low heat when needed.)

3. For the pancakes: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, ricotta, milk, sugar, and lemon zest until well blended. Gradually whisk in the dry ingredients.

4. With an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat the egg whites until they are just firm. Gently stir one-third of the whites into the batter to lighten it. Then gently fold in the remaining egg whites.

5. Heat a griddle or a large, heavy frying pan set over medium to medium-low heat until hot, and then brush with just enough canola oil to coat the surface. Working in batches, pour generous 1/4 cup measures of the batter onto the hot griddle. Cook until bubbles appear on the tops and the pancakes are golden brown on the bottom, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn and cook until golden brown on the other side, about 2 minutes. Remove to a warm platter, and cover loosely with foil. (Do not stack the pancakes or they will steam and become flabby.) Repeat, adding more oil to the griddle until all of the batter has been used.

6. Arrange three overlapping pancakes on each of four plates, drizzle with some of the warm blueberry sauce and serve.

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CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER

You're not alone, join local support groups The meeting in Milan in March join us on our Board of Trustees. We was well attended, we are hoping meet once a quarter, our next meetthat changing the second Tuesday of ing is May 15. the month meeting location to Milan If you are interested in serving will give families in the Milan, with us, call 1-888-422-2691 for Dillsboro, Moores Hill, Versailles, information.

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The third Tuesday of the month org and www.thefamilycaregiver.org meeting will continue at Dearborn If you know someone who needs County Hospital. help, please share this notice with All are welcome to attend the them and invite them to attend a supmeeting at either location. port group meeting with you.

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Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that We also have the book “Caring for causes a slow decline in memory, a Person with Alzheimer’s Disease” thinking and reasoning skills. an Easy-to-Use Guide from the NaSome warning signs and symp- tional Institute on Aging. toms are: Challenges in planning or For information or educational solving problems. Difficulty com- materials call: Alzheimer’s Suppleting familiar tasks at home, at port Groups of Southeast Indiana, work or at leisure. Confusion with Inc.Karen Brandt 812-637-1748 or time or place. Trouble understanding 1-888-422-2691 visual images and spatial relationIf you know someone who would ships. New problems with words like to be added to our mailing list in speaking and writing. Misplac- please let me know. ing things and losing the ability If you would like to be added to retrace steps. Decreased or poor to the e-mail list, e-mail me at ksjudgment. Withdrawal from work or brandt@fuse.net. social activities. Changes in mood or personality.

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Oh, deer, it's in the garden Creating a beautiful and bountiful garden is a popular pastime for people all across the country. It is important to keep in mind that aesthetically appealing plants may be appetizing to area wildlife, including deer.

Those who do not want their gardens to turn into all-you-caneat buffets for deer, rabbits and other wild animals can take a more proactive approach to gardening.

Deer are opportunists who will no doubt see your garden as a salad bar ripe with all of their favorite foods.

As housing developments continue to encroach on the natural habitats of deer and other animals, these animals are becoming more visible.

Deer may not be able to for-

age for food effectively in their smaller, natural surroundings, or they may become accustomed to the "easy pickings" they find in neighborhood yards.

Either way, you may encounter a deer in or around your area.

Keeping deer at bay involves some work and maintenance on the part of a homeowner.

There are safe and humane methods to repelling deer, or at least blocking access to the plants worth protecting. Here are the main ways to deer-proof a garden.

Fence It

Fences are one way to deter deer from entering a yard and dining on your garden.

Keep in mind that deer can jump fences that are quite tall, but

they have to be especially motivated to jump an eight-foot-tall fence. Still, they tend to be weary about scaling a fence when they cannot see what is on the other side.

Therefore, if you are fencing out deer, choose a fence that camouflages the garden well and completely encloses the area to be protected.

If you do not want the fence to be solid, consider putting stakes or thorny plants within the garden so that the deer will hesitate to jump into the garden.

Scare Them

Deer are naturally skittish around people, but over time they can become quite complacent

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around human beings.

Once a deer decides that something will not present a threat, the deer can adapt to its presence.

Motion-activated devices may not work, nor the presence of pets.

Predator urine is typically an effective way at keeping deer at bay.

Bottled coyote urine can be quite effective, although human urine may work as well. Reapplying the product weekly around the plants is a good idea.

Repel the Deer

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There are many organic or chemicallybased products on the market that deer may find offensive to the taste or smell.

Hot pepper, sulfur and eggs or even the use of soapy water have been successful in certain instances.

The use of blood meal or even human hair around the garden may repel the deer and keep them on a different foraging path.

However, remember that any deer that is very hungry may ignore unpleasant tastes or smells for a quick bite.

Change Plants

If other food sources are available, there are some species of plants and trees that deer will avoid. Filling your garden with these plants can help you maintain a beautiful, albeit untasty, environment for deer.

When planting annuals, select among: ■■Alyssum ■■Begonias ■■Calendula ■■Celosia ■■Dianthus ■■Foxglove ■■Geraniums ■■Parsley ■■Poppy ■■Snapdragons In terms of perennials, plant these items once, and deer could stay away:

■■Ageratum ■■Anemone ■■Astibe ■■Bearded iris ■■Catmint ■■Honeysuckle ■■Lantana ■■Monkshood ■■Rock rose ■■Rosemary ■■Soapwort ■■Wisteria Plant these herbs alongside flowers for even more protection: ■■Chives ■■Eucalyptus ■■Garlic ■■Mint ■■Thyme ■■Wintergreen ■■ Gardeners who use a combination of methods to keep deer out of their yards and gardens may have a higher success rate at deterring these animals.

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