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Old 07-15-2005, 12:58 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
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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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Old 09-11-2008, 02:56 AM   #2 (permalink)
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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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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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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 ?
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.
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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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