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Old 27-06-2007, 07:42 AM posted to rec.gardens.edible
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Default squirrels and netting

Strong netting will not stop a squirrel, but will slow them down. They sense
that they
could become tangled in the netting and that sometimes deters them. The
squirrels
may be going after the peach core seeds, or the moisture in the peach if you are
having dry conditions. You might try providing some water, if that's the case.
As I mentioned in other posts, trapping is the only sure solution

Sherwin D.

Dianna Visek wrote:

Does netting really stop squirrels? It seems to me that they would
just chew thru it. I'm thinking of taking out my peach trees because
the squirrels like their peaches much greener than I do. They nibble
a bit, then drop the peach to the ground for the bunnies.

Regards, Dianna