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- Active ingredient
- Putrescent whole egg solids
- Chemical class
- Egg-based odor repellent. The label warns that it contains egg solids, which may cause allergic reactions in some people.[1]
- Mode of action
- Odor repellent: its smell discourages deer, elk and rabbits from browsing treated plants; not assigned an IRAC group[1]
- Signal word
- Havahart Deer & Rabbit II Deer Away (Deer and Rabbit Repellent RTU Formula II): Caution[1]
Timing sprays on evergreens and seedlings
For yews, arborvitae, hemlock, pines and similar shrubs, start spraying when browsing begins. In spring, the best window is after bud break and before new shoots pass 1 inch.[1]
Newly planted conifer seedlings must be dormant and frost hardy before treatment, then get a fresh coat every 6 weeks while roots establish. Some evergreens may brown or drop old needles afterward.[1]
Where it is used
Shake well and spray only in dry, mild weather above 40°F so it dries quickly. Rain, fog or a freeze before it dries can wipe out some or all of the protection.[1]
Spray to the point of run-off, but only on the parts of plants deer and rabbits can reach. On ornamentals, garden plantings and non-bearing fruit trees, reapply every 14 days or when it seems to fade.[1]
Never spray food plants directly. Around vegetables, treat the soil, mulch and non-food plants along the edge to make an odor barrier.[1]
It stains. Keep spray off siding, roofs, decks, fences, driveways and painted surfaces, and don't let it freeze in storage, which ruins it.[1]
Products and registrations
| Product | Registrant | EPA Reg. No. | Active % | Formulation | Signal word |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havahart Deer & Rabbit II Deer Away (Deer and Rabbit Repellent RTU Formula II)[1] | Woodstream Corporation | 50932-13 | 4.63% | ready-to-use spray | Caution |
Safety and environmental hazards
People
Signal word CAUTION: causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing, and wash with soap and water after handling. People with egg allergies should take note of the label's allergy warning.[1]
Pets
Keep the container stored where children and pets can't reach it. The label's hazard statement for people and domestic animals is moderate eye irritation.[1]
Bees and pollinators
No bee statement appears on the label. It does say not to spray ornamentals or fruit trees during bud break or bloom, since leaves can be injured and petals can drop.[1]
Fish and water
Don't spray it directly on water, where surface water is present, or below the mean high water mark, and keep equipment washwater out of water.[1]
Common questions
- How often do I respray egg-based deer repellent?
- Every 14 days, or sooner if it seems to be fading, for ornamentals, landscape gardens, vegetable-garden borders and non-bearing fruit trees.[1]
- Can I spray it on my vegetables?
- No. It isn't for direct use on food plants. Spray the soil, mulch and nearby non-food plants around the garden instead.[1]
- Which animals does it repel?
- Black-tailed (mule) deer, white-tailed deer and Roosevelt elk, plus rabbits on ornamentals, landscape plantings and garden vegetables.[1]
Sources
- U.S. EPA Pesticide Product Label System, “Deer and Rabbit Repellent RTU Formula II (Havahart Deer & Rabbit II Deer Away) label, EPA Reg. No. 50932-13 (EPA-stamped, Sept. 26, 2012).” www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/050932-00013-20120926.pdf (accessed 2026-10-06)