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Old 05-27-2021, 05:11 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Hello,

I squirrel has decided to dig a hole in my banana planter, right next to a pup. The worst thing is, I'm out of town for a few more days and can't deal with it. My wife is home, but I don't trust her to take care of it and keep my tree in good condition.

First question, is my tree in any immediate danger? Can this wait until I get home?

Second question... how do I get this out? I think I can flood the hole with water, but my wife said she's worried about the tree leaning. Anyone had this issue?
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Old 05-27-2021, 07:49 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Hello,

I squirrel has decided to dig a hole in my banana planter, right next to a pup. The worst thing is, I'm out of town for a few more days and can't deal with it. My wife is home, but I don't trust her to take care of it and keep my tree in good condition.

First question, is my tree in any immediate danger? Can this wait until I get home?

Second question... how do I get this out? I think I can flood the hole with water, but my wife said she's worried about the tree leaning. Anyone had this issue?
Squrrrrills/chpmunks always try to get the nut.


Solution
Rat trap
peanut butter
placed under a box at the hole to protect from non target animals.
Allow a large enough box for the trap to work.

Get a chair and coffee.
Allow 30 minutes...
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Squrrrrills/chpmunks always try to get the nut.


Solution
Rat trap
peanut butter
placed under a box at the hole to protect from non target animals.
Allow a large enough box for the trap to work.

Get a chair and coffee.
Allow 30 minutes...
Is there any other way without killing them? My dog likes to chase them
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Is there any other way without killing them? My dog likes to chase them
Lol....Just plug the hole with lots of dirt till you get home....

Then let Fido have fun.....
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Google - Plantskydd, it may help.
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Lol....Just plug the hole with lots of dirt till you get home....

Then let Fido have fun.....
Well I don't want my dog to tear up my plants either... I had my wife use animal repellant and rocks to plug the hole. I also told her not to restock the bird feeder as that is what's attracting them. We'll move it when I get home.
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Google - Plantskydd, it may help.
Thank you. Hopefully the one she used doesn't kill it. if it doesn't work I'll try this...
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