Deer problems in Rockwall County
White-tailed deer are a common sight around Rockwall, Heath and the surrounding communities, especially near lakes, wooded areas and neighborhood green belts. They are not aggressive, but a large local deer population can strip gardens and landscaping, damage young trees, and become a danger on the road at dawn and dusk.
What deer can damage
- Gardens, shrubs, flower beds and ornamental plants
- Young trees, where deer rub their antlers and strip bark
- Fruit trees, vegetable plots and hay or feed storage
- Fences and landscaping features
- Lawns and turf, where herds trample and graze
How we help
Deer are regulated wildlife in Texas, so the options depend on state rules. We start by looking at what is allowed and what will actually work on your property, then recommend humane ways to protect it:
- Assessment. We look at where the deer enter, what they are eating and how the property is laid out.
- Exclusion. Fencing and barriers around gardens, orchards and young trees keep deer out without harming them.
- Deterrents. We advise on repellents, motion and sound deterrents, and plant choices deer tend to avoid.
- Ongoing advice. Deer behavior changes with the season, so we adjust the plan if the damage continues.
Other wildlife in Rockwall
Deer are only one of the animals Rockwall homeowners deal with. See our pages on wild hogs, coyotes, raccoons and squirrels, or learn more about wildlife exclusion.
Talk to us about deer damage
Call or text AAAC Wildlife Removal of Rockwall anytime at 469-916-5964, or request a quote online.
