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![]() 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.
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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.
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![]() In Tennessee we use a crockpot!!!!!!!!
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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.
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![]() We had Raccons fighting in the backyard the other night. This what I used to break them up!
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![]() SAVAGE!!!!....Whats wrong with the good ol' grill with some apple chips and Tennesee whiskey marinade? |
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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 ?
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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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