Straight Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything property owners ask before booking Stag Stop, grouped by topic. If your question is not here, call us and we will answer it directly.
About The Treatment
What We Apply And Why
What is actually in the repellent?
Stag Stop's repellent is all-natural and egg-based. We keep the exact formulation in house, but it is built to smell and taste unpleasant to deer while staying safe for your landscape when used as directed.
Does it smell?
There is a light odor right after application that fades as the product dries. Deer keep noticing it long after people stop, which is exactly the point.
Will it stain my siding or hardscape?
The repellent goes on foliage, not siding, walkways, or hardscape. Technicians work carefully around structures and hard surfaces to keep overspray to a minimum.
Is it safe around pets and kids, and when can they go back outside?
Yes, when used as directed. Keep people and pets off treated areas until the product has dried, which usually takes a couple of hours depending on weather.
Does rain wash it off?
The treatment is rain resistant once it has dried. A hard, soaking rain can still wear it down over time, which is why we reapply every two weeks, year round, so your plants are never unprotected for long.
Does it hurt the plants?
No. The repellent is designed to protect the plants you want to keep, not damage them. It goes on the foliage deer browse, not into the plant itself.
Scheduling And Service
How A Plan Actually Runs
How often do you come out?
Every two weeks, year round. That keeps fresh protection on your plants so rain and new growth never leave them uncovered for long.
What are the schedule options?
We offer one-time treatments, service every two weeks, monthly service, and a full seasonal plan. Seasonal is what we recommend for most properties, since it keeps protection consistent through the months deer feed the most.
What happens during a visit?
A technician walks the property, applies repellent to the plants deer browse most, and notes anything new since the last visit, like fresh plantings or new browse damage.
Do I need to be home?
No. As long as we can access the areas that need treatment, you do not need to be present for a scheduled visit.
What if I add new plants partway through the season?
Tell us and we will add the new plantings to your next visit, adjusting the schedule if those areas need more frequent attention.
How do I cancel or reschedule a visit?
Call us at 513-518-0262 or send a message through our contact page, and we will adjust your schedule.
Results And Expectations
What To Expect, Honestly
How fast does it work?
Deer typically begin avoiding treated plants soon after application, once the scent and taste take hold as the product dries.
Will it stop deer completely?
No, and we will not tell you otherwise. Stag Stop is a deterrent service, not eradication. We make your landscaping unappealing so deer are encouraged to feed somewhere else, but results depend on deer pressure, weather, and how fast your plants grow back.
What if deer still browse after treatment?
Let us know right away. We will look at what happened, adjust the schedule, and treat any areas that were missed or have grown since the last visit.
Does it work on rabbits too?
We offer a separate rabbit repellent service for beds, vegetable gardens, and new plantings at ground level. Ask about adding it to your plan.
What does the treatment not do?
It does not fence, trap, remove, or relocate deer, and it does not promise a property with zero deer activity. It reduces browsing by making treated plants unappealing, and it works best alongside realistic expectations for your property's deer pressure.
Rats, Mice And Voles
Rodent Control, Plainly Explained
Do you handle rats, mice and voles?
Yes. Deer and rabbits get our repellent spray. Rats, mice and voles are handled differently, with locked, tamper-resistant bait stations that a technician places and services. See rat and mouse control and vole control.
Why don't you spray for rodents?
The repellent works on plants that deer and rabbits browse above ground. Rats and mice move along walls and foundations, and voles feed underground and under snow, where a spray cannot reach. Bait stations go where rodents actually travel.
Are bait stations safe around kids and pets?
The bait sits inside locked stations designed to keep it out of reach of children, pets and non-target animals. Tell us about the kids and pets on your property during the walkthrough and we will place stations with that in mind. Keep the stations closed and undisturbed.
How do I tell voles from moles?
Moles push up mounds of soil and eat insects and grubs. Voles leave narrow surface runways and small open holes with no mound, and they eat roots, bulbs and the bark at the base of young trees. We will tell you which you have during a walkthrough.
Will bait stations get rid of every rodent?
No service can promise that. Stations bring activity under control and are checked and refilled on a schedule. They work best alongside sealing entry points, storing food and bird seed tightly, and keeping grass and mulch short.
Coverage And Cost
Where We Work, What It Runs
Where do you serve?
We serve greater Cincinnati, the Dayton area and Northern Kentucky. We do not serve Indiana.
Do you work with commercial properties and HOAs?
Yes. We treat office parks, HOA communities, apartment properties, and other commercial grounds in addition to residential homes.
What does it cost?
Cost depends on property size and how much landscaping needs treatment, so we quote after a free on-site evaluation. There is no charge and no obligation for the estimate.
How do I get an estimate?
Call 513-518-0262 or fill out the form on our contact page, and we will schedule a free on-site evaluation.
Free Estimates
Keep Deer Out.
Keep Beauty In.
Still have a question? Ask us when we come out for your free estimate, no obligation.