Plant Protec - Animal repellent

The Garlic Odor - A Known Deer, Elk, and Rabbit Repellent
The repellent formulation is based on scientific data that the garlic odor repels deer, elk, and rabbits. In addition to garlic and carriers, the formulation contains chili pepper to ensure that if an animal likes garlic, it will not take a second bite on a Plant Pro-Tech (Garlic) unit. The units are easy to activate and use and are environmentally safe.

Developed by a Research Scientist in the Forestry Industry,
over 2 million units have been used to protect forest tree seedlings, orchards, vineyards, commercial nurseries and home landscapes and gardens. Experience has shown that the Plant Pro-Tec units discourage browsing. In general, it will require fewer units to prevent damage than to stop damage once it has begun.

The Garlic Odor Lasts a Long Time
because of the unique design. Once activated, the garlic odor is released over time. The cone on the inside of the device is permeable to the garlic odor but impermeable to air and prevents the oxidation of the sulfur compounds which give garlic its repelling odor. Each unit lasts 6 months or more.

Little or No Garlic Odor During Warehousing and Transporting.
The garlic odor is contained in the Plant Pro-Tec (Garlic) units by the barrier on the inside of each unit.

From Shipping Box to Installer's Carrying Bag
Two hundred and fifty units are packed into each plastic bag. The units can be easily removed from the plastic bag and placed into a carrying bag on the installer's belt.


How To Use Plant Pro-Tec [Garlic]
 
Releasing the Repelling Garlic Odor
The repelling garlic odor is released in seconds by puncturing the barrier. A tool that attaches to the installer's belt for puncturing the barrier is included with every order.

Except for the Odor, No Garlic Formulation is Released Into the Environment
Unless someone cuts open a Plant Pro-Tec (Garlic) Unit, they should never come into direct contact with the garlic formulation. However, the worst that could happen if the garlic formulation got on someone is that they would smell like garlic.

Attaching the Plant Pro-Tec (Garlic) Unit to the Plant
A unit can be attached to leaves, needles, or branches (up to 1/2 inch in diameter) in seconds using the special clip. Place 3-4 ft. apart to create a barrier around plants. For a plant too small or spindly to hold up a unit, an activated unit can be placed in the soil next to the plant. A unit weighs only 0.14 ounces.

A Plant Pro-Tec (Garlic) Unit can be Attached to a Plant Anytime of the Year.
If attached in the fall, it should be active through the winter and the next growing season. If attached in the spring, it should be effective at least until the next fall. Tests are underway to determine how long the Plant Pro-Tec (Garlic) units are effective under different conditions. Rain will not affect the garlic formulation.

Aversive Conditioning of Deer, Elk, and Rabbits
The repelling garlic odor and green and white body of the Plant Pro-Tec (Garlic) unit results in aversive conditioning of deer, elk, rabbits, and possibly other animals. The animals will stay away for a time even after the odor dissipates.

Sun's Energy Assists with the Distribution of Garlic Odor
The green body absorbs the sun's energy and causes the formulation to warm which increases the garlic odor intensity.

The Plant Pro-Tec (Garlic) Unit Self-Destructs
The polypropylene body of the Plant Pro-Tec (Garlic) unit contains a substance which allows it to photo-degrade within about 24 months under typical outdoor conditions.

Warehousing and Transporting Can Be Done Under a Wide Range of Conditions
Plant Pro-Tec (Garlic) units can be warehoused and transported at temperatures ranging from 30 to 90 F. without deterioration of the repelling odor or the polypropylene unit body or barrier as long as the units are not stored in direct sunlight. The units have an indefinite shelf life.