There is a product called, ‘Repels All’ and it really works. Spray it around the plant and it should help keep the squirrels and chippies from stealing your fruit. You could spray the fruit, but REMEMBER to wash it thoroughly before consuming, Repels All isn’t toxic, it just would taste awful!
It STINKS to High Heaven, so don’t get any on you when you’re spraying it around, LOL!
(The smell goes away when the product is dry, but the critters can still smell it.)
It’s blood meal, garlic, rotten eggs...I’m sure if you look on line you can find it, or find a ‘recipe’ to make your own batch. That Jerry Baker guy probably has a recipe. ;)