Friend of mine had a bear problem with her trash cans. She found some chili pepper in the dollar store, stocked up and liberally sprinkled her garbage. Bears went elsewhere.

Now think of how big a deer's nose is. How it feels to get chili powder in your nose. I'd get some chili powder! Of course, it will break down and be washed away by rain, but it won't hurt the earth. - Granny:hippy: