Deer & Rabbit Mace Deer Repellent for Plants - 40 oz Combo Kit

Our review of Nature's MACE Deer & Rabbit MACE summarizes who should consider this 40 oz combo kit and why: gardeners and homeowners who need a plant-safe, mint-scented spray to reduce deer and rabbit damage will appreciate the product's three-pronged approach that combines fear, scent, and taste. The review finds the repellent easy to apply, fast-acting for many users, and notable for a proprietary sticking agent that helps the formula bind to foliage and resist light to moderate rain, making it a practical choice for routine garden protection.

Key Features

• 3-pronged approach: Uses fear, scent, and taste-based technology together so you do not need to rotate products and it begins protecting plants quickly.
• Rain-resistant formula: Proprietary sticking agents bind to leaves and stems so the spray holds through light to moderate rain and lasts longer between applications.
• Plant and pet safe: Designed to be safe for use around plants, produce, children, and pets when applied as directed, allowing safe use in family gardens.
• Mint scent: A fresh peppermint fragrance makes this a no-stink option while providing a deterrent odor that many deer avoid.
• Builds protection over time: Regular applications make plants progressively less desirable to deer and rabbits, reducing repeat damage and rubbings.
• Simple application: Spray directly to leaves, stems, flowers, and perimeter until wet, then reapply on the recommended schedule for upkeep.

Who It's For

The product is best for home gardeners, small-yard owners, and property stewards who want a ready-to-use spray that is safe around children, pets, and edible plants and who prefer a mint-scented repellent rather than a strong chemical odor. It is ideal for users willing to follow a scheduled application: once weekly for two weeks, then monthly maintenance, with reapplication after heavy rain.

Those who need an instant, permanent solution or expect complete elimination of all deer visits in high-pressure areas should look elsewhere; several customers reported mixed effectiveness in situations with heavy deer pressure, so very persistent herds may require fencing or physical barriers in addition to this repellent.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Effective for many users at reducing deer and rabbit damage when applied as directed.
• Minty no-stink formula is pleasant compared with harsher repellent odors.
• Rain-resistant sticking agents mean coverage survives light to moderate rain.
• Safe for use around plants, produce, children, and pets when used correctly.

Cons

• Not a guaranteed solution in areas with very high deer pressure; some customers report limited effectiveness.
• Requires repeated applications and reapplication after heavy rain or intense watering to remain effective.

Specifications

Product	Deer & Rabbit MACE, 40 oz Combo Kit
Primary technology	Fear, scent, and taste-based deterrent
Scent	Peppermint / mint
Weather resistance	Rain resistant to light/moderate rain; reapply after heavy rain
Safe for	Plants, produce, children, and pets (when used as directed)
Application frequency	Once weekly for 2 weeks, then once or twice per month
Usage notes	Apply to dry foliage, avoid peak sun hours, allow 1 hour to dry before watering

Our Verdict

Nature's MACE Deer & Rabbit MACE is a practical, value-oriented repellent for home gardeners who want a plant-safe, mint-scented spray that adheres to foliage and withstands light rains. It is a smart first-line defense to reduce nibbling and rubbings, though properties with heavy deer pressure should combine it with physical barriers for best results.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I apply the spray?
Apply once per week for the first two weeks, then once or twice per month for maintenance; reapply after heavy rainfall.

Is it safe around pets and edible plants?
Yes, the formula is labeled safe for use around plants, produce, children, and pets when applied as directed.

Will it wash off in rain?
The product contains sticking agents to resist light to moderate rain, but you should reapply after heavy rain or heavy watering.