Tools & Hardware : Contech Electronics Scarecrow Motion-Activated Sprinkler #CRO101

Rating: - Run away little deer
I've got major deer problems in my suburban home. Countless dollars have been spent feeding the little critters with a buffet of Garden Plants and Shrubs. This product is the first product that I have found that keeps the deer out of the plants. I've tried sprays and fencing and both of these have failed fairly quickly or in the case of sprays, just faded too fast. This sprinkler however has seemed to keep them at bay. Seems to work pretty well, but you can't use it for sprinkling, its only works when something sets it off. The bursts of water are fairly short, but startling enough that it gets me running out of the area when I forget to turn it off. It is a directional device in that you must aim it where you want to detect the movement, so its tough to protect a whole big area.
I've been very happy with the product. Hopefully the deer won't outsmart me again and figure out how to disengage it. They are sneeky. Also, the neighborhood kids seem to enjoy it.

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Rating: - THE ANSWER!
This product WORKS. It harmlessly, but very effectively chases deer, dogs, cats, squirrels...you name it. The noise and the water spray really do the trick. Plus, it helps water the garden!

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Rating: - This is my third Scarecrow
The only way I can have a strawberry patch out here in the country is with a Scarecrow. The deer seem to love the delectable leaves. It lasts all summer with just one 9-volt battery and they don't come near the patch as soon as it's set up. Found out today the one I've used for the last 3 years wasn't working, so ordered another one. I need one for the vegetable garden and one for the strawberries!

It does make for some interesting entertainment for the neighbors if I forget to turn it off before going into the garden to do some weeding!

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Rating: - I love it, just one little problem
I love the electronic scarecrow! What a novel concept so you don't have to build an ugly fence around your garden. It waters the plants, too, everytime it senses motion. The only problem I've had with it is that it leaks water because there is constant pressure since the water is always on. I have all of the washers in place, but there is still a constant slow drip. I bought a new, heavy duty hose, hoping that would help, but it hasn't.

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Rating: - no fance required
I'm happy I do not have to install that fence around my vegetables garden anymore. I have it for a month now and it works well.