1 October 1999

Mr. Ronald L. Balk
c/o Pest Solutions
1250 Ramona Street, S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Dear Mr. Balk:

I am pleased to report that I have completed my revised analysis of the initial trials of your deer repellant, Scoot Deer.  The test results confirm my initial conclusions -- Scoot Deer will effectively prevent deer damage.

My study plots were located in an open field about 15 yards from a woodlot that runs along a river bottom.  Free ranging white-tailed deer are plentiful in the area.  Prior to beginning the efficacy trials, on a number of occasions I observed 10-12 deer at a time in the field.  I used a number of tempting baits to test the effectiveness of Scoot Deer, including cracked corn, whole kernel corn, apples, carrots and white pine seedlings.  In all trials, Scoot Deer effectively prevented consumption of the bait.

Despite the fact that these initial trials were conducted under less than ideal conditions -- unseasonably wet and windy weather -- I am confident that Scoot Deer will provide 100 to near 100% protection for up to 15 days (even following 2-3 days of steady rain beginning within days of application) and 60-70% protection for an additional 5 days.  Based upon these results and my experience with deer behavior and deer repellants, I believe that Scoot Deer will provide 100 to near 100% protection for at least 30 days under favorable (dry with light winds) weather conditions.  I also believe that under favorable weather conditions, 50% or better protection could be expected for a period of up to perhaps even 90 days.

Overall, I feel that Scoot Deer meets or exceeds the commonly held standards for a non-poisonous deer repellant.

If you have any questions concerning these field trials of Scoot Deer, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely ,

"Signature on file"

Scott R. Winterstein
Associate Professor of Wildlife Biology
  at Michigan State University