Will two-inch chicken wire keep out squirrels? - Page 6

elight · May 14, 2016

I've thought about it. If I thought that I'd be in this house for more than a couple more years, I probably would... but since it seems unlikely, it doesn't seem worth the investment or the hassle. Not to mention that my HOA would probably freak out.

mashermike · May 15, 2016

elight,

If your not sure what's taking the tomatoes, set mouse traps and see how many you catch.
If your sure it's mostly squirrels, then trap a few and I bet the problem will lessen. Not all the squirrels you see are tomato bandits. In my yard there are many squirrels, but there's only one that's bold enough to come up on my carport looking for food.
What about buying an inflatable snake or two?

Harvest fruit early and let it ripen in a paper bag.

Good luck. Don't give up.

May 15, 2016	#77
mashermike Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2009 Location: GA Posts: 55	elight, If your not sure what's taking the tomatoes, set mouse traps and see how many you catch. If your sure it's mostly squirrels, then trap a few and I bet the problem will lessen. Not all the squirrels you see are tomato bandits. In my yard there are many squirrels, but there's only one that's bold enough to come up on my carport looking for food. What about buying an inflatable snake or two? Harvest fruit early and let it ripen in a paper bag. Good luck. Don't give up. Last edited by mashermike; May 15, 2016 at 02:36 PM. Reason: add

May 14, 2016	#76
elight Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 349	I've thought about it. If I thought that I'd be in this house for more than a couple more years, I probably would... but since it seems unlikely, it doesn't seem worth the investment or the hassle. Not to mention that my HOA would probably freak out.