Liquid Fence has a high degree of rain resistance and does not need to be reapplied after each rain, at least it doesn't if it's deer you're trying to repel. The label states that it's effective against deer and rabbits. My experience has been that to deter rabbits one has to spray much more frequently, whether it rains or not. If I had only rabbits to deal with I think I'd conclude that spraying isn't worth the trouble. I've rarely had rabbit damage on my mature roses, but they play havoc with many other garden plants. The density of the rabbit population in my neighborhood seems to vary dramatically from year to year. When the population levels are high, the amount of damage they can do overnight is mind-blowing. If I had to choose between having only a deer problem or only a rabbit problem, I'd agree to keep the deer around. No contest there, IMHO.

Deer usually eat mine the night before a hard freeze. It it is very dry out, they will eat them during the summer, to get the moisture. I keep a pan of water out in my shade garden on an old stump now during dry weather. It seems to help. Some days I can fill it daily, so I know it is getting used!

Good advice on going out at night. I did that just now and it looks like I found the culprit. I am not sure what exactly it is though. Here is a link to the photos: http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h273/johnmiki/IMG_0720.jpg http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h273/johnmiki/IMG_0724.jpg Pics are a bit blurry but it is the best I could do. It is a small critter, about 1/3 inch long. Body is wider at one end and then narrows. At least I know what it looks like, now I just need a name. Thanks for your help so far. John

Don't know your setting, but looks like the rabbit damage I've had here. Got some Shake-Away. It has fox urine in it, safe for all animals and has worked here. I have too many areas to fence off , just not practical for me. It needs repeated applications foe awhile, can be pricey. Sherry