Goddamned squirrels!111!!!!11 - Democratic Underground

libnnc

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Thu Jul-26-07 12:37 PM
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Goddamned squirrels!111!!!!11

Ate the only two close to ripe tomatoes in my planters on the front porch. I found the evidence in the front yard.

Does anyone know how to keep the little bastards off of my 'maters?

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triguy46

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Thu Jul-26-07 12:38 PM
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1. They cleaned us out too. Its now open season, an advantage of living in the country.

A little .410 persuasion, assuming I get a second bloom set.

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MissMillie

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Thu Jul-26-07 12:43 PM
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2. I'm thinking a strategically placed dog may help

:shrug:

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triguy46

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Thu Jul-26-07 12:48 PM
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3. I would not recommend 10 year old labradors. Sleep is priority 1.

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libnnc

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Thu Jul-26-07 12:52 PM
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4. if the culprit was a ground hog, I would

My collie/German shepherd mix will tear the shit out of a ground hog...he's already killed two this year.

But squirrels? He lets them eat his food on the back deck. :eyes:

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Inchworm

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Thu Jul-26-07 12:53 PM
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5. That was recon. Just wait for the real attack!

:rofl:

:hi:

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libnnc

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Thu Jul-26-07 12:55 PM
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6. LOL I've already given up on keeping the bird feeder full

Those little devils are unstoppable.

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Inchworm

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Thu Jul-26-07 12:57 PM
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8. I made a platform feeder on my windowsill

Only the chipping sparrows were brave enough to eat there.

Until I saw a treerat sitting on my windowsill cleaning me out :D

:hi:

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libnnc

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Thu Jul-26-07 01:07 PM
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9. treerat ugh...

:scared:

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BOSSHOG

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Thu Jul-26-07 12:55 PM
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7. Sprinkle Sevin dust on the plants and tomatoes

and be sure to wash your crop thoroughly after you harvest your tomatoes. The dust will kill any bugs you may have and it will make the tomatoes less attractive to the little darlings.

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taterguy

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Thu Jul-26-07 01:48 PM
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10. Just hire this guy

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