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Marc	07-15-2005 12:58 PM

Varmit Control

What do ya'll do to prevent pests destroying almost mature bunches? Shotgun, cover bunches w/ bags, rodent poison? Here in SW FL I am always having problems with raccoons and squirrels. They love to bite a little on each fruit and they found my pineapples this week.

Chironex

09-11-2008 02:56 AM

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Pepper spray. You can make it yourself or buy it pre-mixed at any garden center. It won't hurt the plant or the varmints, but they stop nibbling on your stuff.

stumpy4700

09-11-2008 06:34 AM

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In Tennessee we use a crockpot!!!!!!!!

Magilla Gorilla

09-11-2008 08:53 AM

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Get a dog! Just kidding. It is amazing how all of us have different pests. I have the gopher colony from hell. They took down a full sized double Mahoi in bloom and two unknowns. I have spent hundreds of dollars and wrapped every thing in the ground in wire. Good luck with your pests.

Andrew

Dean W.

09-11-2008 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by stumpy4700 (Post 51912)

In Tennessee we use a crockpot!!!!!!!!

:ha::ha::ha:

momoese

09-11-2008 01:06 PM

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We had Raccons fighting in the backyard the other night. This what I used to break them up!

Bob	09-11-2008 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by stumpy4700 (Post 51912)

In Tennessee we use a crockpot!!!!!!!!

SAVAGE!!!!....Whats wrong with the good ol' grill with some apple chips and Tennesee whiskey marinade?

chong

09-11-2008 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by stumpy4700 (Post 51912)

In Tennessee we use a crockpot!!!!!!!!

I love it!!!!!!!!!!

stumpy4700

09-12-2008 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob (Post 51980)

SAVAGE!!!!....Whats wrong with the good ol' grill with some apple chips and Tennesee whiskey marinade?

MMMMMMMMM.. sounds like the fixin's to a picnic

sunfish

10-09-2008 06:01 PM

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I have skunks that come every night and dig in my yard. I don't know how many times they have uprooted my blueberries , and dug so deep around my banana plants . They are after grubs. Should I put something down to kill the grubs or should I use a pepper spray around all my plants? Any suggestions ?

lt_eggbeater

10-09-2008 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by sunfish (Post 54375)

A well placed projectile to the noggin is always effective. I have taken down 7 Javelina in the past weeks that have been eating the pumpkins and melons. Javelinas can be aggressive towards humans sometimes as well. A woman was attacked here a few months ago while walking her dogs.

Bananaman88

10-10-2008 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by sunfish (Post 54375)

Tony,

If they really are after grubs in your lawn you can treat with an number of insecticides that will take out the grubs. There are a few good granular products that you can spread on your lawn. If you'd rather take a more natural approach, do a search for something called Milky Spore. It is a biological that attacks and kills the grubs (similar to BT for caterpillars). I can't remember what name it is marketed under.

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