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Every year I see my fruit-bearing trees start out with lots of fruits budding from the branches, but by the time they fully ripen there’s only a few left. I now realize squirrels and other rodents keep stealing them.
What are my options in keeping vermin from snatching my apples, plums and peaches?
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February 9th, 2010 - 10:01 pm
The only reliable option (other than a dog or cat guarding them) is caging them in with chicken wire.
I know I’m going to have to do this myself this year…not looking forward to it.
February 10th, 2010 - 4:59 am
I find that those small brown paper bags work very well. It takes some effort but you will save most of the fruit you use them on. To hold them in place snap a small rubber band around the bottom of the bag. For a more expensive remedy you can purchase those owls that look real and perch them in the trees. Some dogs will run those creatures off. I have a Jack Russell that will challenge anything that comes close to the yard.
February 10th, 2010 - 6:14 am
with difficulty.
Putting plastic bags around each fruit may work. And it is a lot of work.
consider also putting a large net over your tree. it’s a hassle, too.
At OSH, I saw some different kinds of plastic figures which might scare away birds and such.
February 10th, 2010 - 11:53 am
The trick I’ve seen used successfully is to fix a plastic sandwich bag around each fruit. Cut off a corner at the bottom so rain water and moisture can drain out. You may need to staple the bag to make if stay in place. And yes, it does look silly.