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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Critter cam caught a raccoon pilfering tomatoes last night. Picky eater, the bandit punctures many tomatoes, partially eats others, knocks a few on the ground, then lumbers along to the next vine. Grrrrr.


12 posted on 03/18/2023 8:10:09 AM PDT by NautiNurse (There was a 2022 mid-term Red Wave...in Florida! )
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To: NautiNurse

So frustrating! Have you tried a spray of ‘Critter Ridder’ or the like? Can’t hurt, might help!


16 posted on 03/18/2023 8:34:23 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: NautiNurse

So bad! Supposedly raccoons do not like certain fragrances like pepper mint or garlic. You might plant marigolds and basil around your tomatoes and see what happens? (Chipmunks still eat off the lower branches>) Maybe spray or sprinkle the vines with cayanne pepper (that you can wash off the tomatoes when ripe.) Good luck!


22 posted on 03/18/2023 9:43:58 AM PDT by Pete from Shawnee Mission
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To: NautiNurse

Two words : Live Traps

Works for me. I caught 3 destructive critters in the last 10 days. Relocated to nice food-rich wilderness.

😅


23 posted on 03/18/2023 9:46:47 AM PDT by TheConservativeParty (Comfy with Frens 🐸 )
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To: NautiNurse

What kind of vessel does a Nautical Nurse command? A sub, battleship, party boat?


49 posted on 03/19/2023 5:27:36 AM PDT by TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig (To you all, my loyal spell checkers....nothing but prospect and admiral nation.)
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