"Paul E. Lehmann" wrote in message
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One of those high powered mail order sling shots make no noise. I use
marbles instead of rocks. I have wrapped the trunk of my peach and plum
tree in aluminum foil and so far have not seen any tree rats in them any
more but in case I do, I am ready. The power of these sling shots
impresses
me. I would hate to be shot at by one of them.

But I have trouble with my hands, as a consequence of a diabetes related
neuropathy. I doubt I could use a sling shot effectively. However, my
brother-in-law suggested traps, which he says can be quite effective baited
with peanut butter. I saw in another thread a suggestion to use a layer of
river rock around the plants. As I have some, I think I'll give that a try
until my brother-in-law can bring some traps around.

Cheers,

Ted