correction... arent getting fertilized
Quote from: Jmolinari on June 16, 2012, 01:57:23 PMcorrection... arent getting fertilizedcorrection ... aren't getting pollinated 8-)
We are having a problem with squirrels in our gardens. They have eaten all the small green tomatoes, lettuce and sprouting radishes, etc. I tented bird netting over the gardens but they crawled under them. Anyone know of something that will keep the little pests out or something natural I could sprinkle over the beds that they don't like. Someone told me blood meal worked against rabbits but so far I haven't tried that.
Quote from: AndyBoy on November 11, 2012, 03:07:02 PMWe are having a problem with squirrels in our gardens. They have eaten all the small green tomatoes, lettuce and sprouting radishes, etc. I tented bird netting over the gardens but they crawled under them. Anyone know of something that will keep the little pests out or something natural I could sprinkle over the beds that they don't like. Someone told me blood meal worked against rabbits but so far I haven't tried that.I take my onion and garlic peels and save in a container in the refrigerator, when full I add cayenne and chili powder and fill with water and let sit for 3 months. Afterwards, I put the liquid in a spray bottle and spray around the plants. Although I container garden, I have plenty of squirrels in my yard and they don't touch any of the plants. Don't know if it is the solution or the numerous acorns. They may not be interested in the produce after feasting on acorns. I agree with GG, pellet guns and SHOTGUNS are very effective. Ready for some Brunswick Stew?
I finally made a electrical 1/2 conduit, bent to fit and attached chicken wire with plastic ties.Had to add lock to keep humans out. Life is strange but interesting!
Over the past several years I've killed a total of 323 squirrels ...and counting. I've NEVER had a problem with squirrels. :-)