Fighting the squirrels... (58)
so they are heading back to that tomato plant - unless you get them into the habit of going to say a cup of nuts, and leaving your plant alone.
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JeanKimberley: so they are heading back to that tomato plant - unless you get them into the habit of going to say a cup of nuts, and leaving your plant alone.
Well, I was hoping the "pepper" all over the plant (as a non tasty shield), would activate their memory of such taste/burning... and look elsewhere....
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TheresMyFriend: Well, I was hoping the "pepper" all over the plant (as a non tasty shield), would activate their memory of such taste/burning... and look elsewhere....
much better than the pellet gun - I don't like that idea at all! best of luck with those squirrely squirrels.
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JeanKimberley: much better than the pellet gun - I don't like that idea at all! best of luck with those squirrely squirrels.
I don't care for the gun either.... that is why I'm electing to try a more humane attempt (give them one more chance) to "dislike John's tomatoes).. ahahaha
But you stay safe down there (Fla)... and don't be a stranger... holler anytime.
~JOHN~
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2intrigued: Perhaps chicken wire installed around the tomatoes will do the trick.
How about a squirrel cage?
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joey987: How about a squirrel cage?
I thought about the squirrel cage too, but there are too many squirrels around this area. I would be catching one, taking it for a 2-3 mile ride, (if that would even be far enough away) to turn loose....all day long....
All I'd be doing is shuffling squirrels... remove one, and another moves in.
But, thanks for the suggestion....
~JOHN~
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hi john 
i have never fighted any squirrel....
actually i have seen them only in some parks...
but what about inverting your strategy and offering them an easy food right in front of the tomatoes plants (like some seeds, hazelnuts, fruits offered on the plate ) to make them feel sate so they would not bother/care anymore for the tomatoes?
i have never fighted any squirrel....
actually i have seen them only in some parks...
but what about inverting your strategy and offering them an easy food right in front of the tomatoes plants (like some seeds, hazelnuts, fruits offered on the plate
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lucynad: hi john
i have never fighted any squirrel....
actually i have seen them only in some parks...
but what about inverting your strategy and offering them an easy food right in front of the tomatoes plants (like some seeds, hazelnuts, fruits offered on the plate ) to make them feel sate so they would not bother/care anymore for the tomatoes?
The squirrel will probably gnaw out his brain when he' s sleeping.i have never fighted any squirrel....
actually i have seen them only in some parks...
but what about inverting your strategy and offering them an easy food right in front of the tomatoes plants (like some seeds, hazelnuts, fruits offered on the plate ) to make them feel sate so they would not bother/care anymore for the tomatoes?
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TheresMyFriend: I thought about the squirrel cage too, but there are too many squirrels around this area. I would be catching one, taking it for a 2-3 mile ride, (if that would even be far enough away) to turn loose....all day long....
All I'd be doing is shuffling squirrels... remove one, and another moves in.
But, thanks for the suggestion....
~JOHN~
I have other suggestions, but I better keep them to myself. They would probably only work temporarily. There are a lot of squirrels in this world. Everything is here for a reason as well. Squirrels likely help to counter balance other things in nature. Sorry I commented about the squirrel gnawing your brain on the other post. I don' t think that, the squirrel thing just reminded me of George Costanza when he was having a squirrel problem.All I'd be doing is shuffling squirrels... remove one, and another moves in.
But, thanks for the suggestion....
~JOHN~
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joey987: The squirrel will probably gnaw out his brain when he' s sleeping.
you reckon, joe?
i was trying to establish some kind of a bargain/deal with the squirrels
oh, well...as i said i know nothing about the squirrels...
the squirrel i know most is Scratch and i liked him, so i was trying to "negotiate" the situation and make both parts happy...
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lucynad: hi john
i have never fighted any squirrel....
actually i have seen them only in some parks...
but what about inverting your strategy and offering them an easy food right in front of the tomatoes plants (like some seeds, hazelnuts, fruits offered on the plate ) to make them feel sate so they would not bother/care anymore for the tomatoes?
i have never fighted any squirrel....
actually i have seen them only in some parks...
but what about inverting your strategy and offering them an easy food right in front of the tomatoes plants (like some seeds, hazelnuts, fruits offered on the plate ) to make them feel sate so they would not bother/care anymore for the tomatoes?
I'm just guessing, but if I did that... what would keep them from inviting all the other squirrels to an "all you can eat, banquet"? And besides, in a group gathering like that... you're going to have at least one in the bunch, that still wants a tomato.... Just saying...
But, thanks for the idea.... Have a good evening...
~JOHN~
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lucynad: you reckon, joe?
i was trying to establish some kind of a bargain/deal with the squirrels
oh, well...as i said i know nothing about the squirrels...
the squirrel i know most is Scratch and i liked him, so i was trying to "negotiate" the situation and make both parts happy...
Negotiating with a squirrel may be difficult. They tend to be unpredictable and do what the want. I suppose the same could be said about some humans.i was trying to establish some kind of a bargain/deal with the squirrels
oh, well...as i said i know nothing about the squirrels...
the squirrel i know most is Scratch and i liked him, so i was trying to "negotiate" the situation and make both parts happy...
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joey987: I have other suggestions, but I better keep them to myself. They would probably only work temporarily. There are a lot of squirrels in this world. Everything is here for a reason as well. Squirrels likely help to counter balance other things in nature. Sorry I commented about the squirrel gnawing your brain on the other post. I don' t think that, the squirrel thing just reminded me of George Costanza when he was having a squirrel problem.
No problem Joey.... I like to joke/kid around myself. I thought nothing of it.
~JOHN~
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Put some corn in spots on your backyard if you have crows, the crows will drive thw squirrels nuts. The squirrels will leave.
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The right dog or cat will put an end to it too, maybe a fake owl near tomato.
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raphael119: Put some corn in spots on your backyard if you have crows, the crows will drive thw squirrels nuts. The squirrels will leave.
I have a dog, but the squirrels are too fast... she will run them up the tree... but, that's as far as it goes....
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raphael119: Put some corn in spots on your backyard if you have crows, the crows will drive thw squirrels nuts. The squirrels will leave.
Don't have crows, that I'm aware of....
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joey987: Negotiating with a squirrel may be difficult. They tend to be unpredictable and do what the want. I suppose the same could be said about some humans.
and about some dogs, too
at least about our dutchhound Clementine (R.I.P.)...
she was exactly that..unpredictable and doing what she wanted...somehow, it made her more adorable in my eyes...a free spirit in dog's body
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raphael119: The right dog or cat will put an end to it too, maybe a fake owl near tomato.
Or maybe the squirrels prefer corn instead of tomatoes.
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What I gathered from the video, was that squirrel are "creatures of habit"...