Those darn squirrels
After 16 great years, the family cat reached the end of the line last winter and Ringo, the family German Shepherd has apparently decided to take early retirement, choosing to spend his days curled up in the air conditioned corner rather than patrolling the yard for pesky hole-digging, tomato-eating varments.
I seem to have finally succeeded in hanging the bird feeders out of jumping range for the squirrels. But recently I've noticed broken "branches" on my tomatoes. Yesterday, I witnessed two squirrels who had climbed the tomato cages enjoying a fresh green lunch.
In addition, with no help from the four-legged members of the family, the chipmonk/ground squirrel population has multiplied considerably and they're digging holes everywhere, including the large potted plants on the patio.
I need help!
Does anyone have any ideas how to:
1. Keep the squirrels out of the tomatoes?
2. How to rid my yard of those "cute" little chipmonks? I'm not interested in trapping trapping them and turning them loose to terrorize someone else. I just want them gone and am willing to do about anything to make it happen.
I seem to have finally succeeded in hanging the bird feeders out of jumping range for the squirrels. But recently I've noticed broken "branches" on my tomatoes. Yesterday, I witnessed two squirrels who had climbed the tomato cages enjoying a fresh green lunch.
In addition, with no help from the four-legged members of the family, the chipmonk/ground squirrel population has multiplied considerably and they're digging holes everywhere, including the large potted plants on the patio.
I need help!
Does anyone have any ideas how to:
1. Keep the squirrels out of the tomatoes?
2. How to rid my yard of those "cute" little chipmonks? I'm not interested in trapping trapping them and turning them loose to terrorize someone else. I just want them gone and am willing to do about anything to make it happen.
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Permalink Reply by Donna Murphy on
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This is the same problem I'm having...the squirrels getting our tomato plants! We sprinkled red pepper, chili powder & cayenne pepper around the plants and it seems to help...until it rains, then you need to put down more.
It works but you have to stay on it so it stays potent!!
Are there any other ideas???
I heard if you put used cat litter around the plant area, it would keep them away, although, I haven't tried it...
Also heard that works for the chipmonks too.
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