"Tom N" wrote in message
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The $^#% rat still made it inside last night. Nibbled or chomped on 3
apples. Since this is the first year for this tree, the rat has nibbled
on
most of the crop so far.

Yes, same here, is it the year of the rat or what? I've had fruit trees for
years and Never had rats going near them except for this season. They are
the only critter that has defeated the nets! They got just about all the
apples, because unlike the birds, possums & bats, they have figured out that
it's no problem to chew holes in the net. Think I'll have to get a puddytat.