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Old 04-05-2013, 01:56 AM posted to rec.gardens
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Default squirrels stealing tomatoes

"David Hare-Scott" wrote in message
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David E. Ross wrote:
On 5/3/13 12:15 PM, Frank wrote [in part]:

You need know laws where you live. Some places like here make trap
and release illegal but you can trap and kill the animal. I
released a squirrel right in front of a cop once but he said nothing.


It's not merely trap-and-release. The laws also vary regarding
killing squirrels. Gray squirrels are native to southern California
and are protected by law. Red squirrels, however, are an introduced
species and may be killed.


In either case if there is a large breeding colony both T & R and killing
a few are a waste of time. They will breed up and replace all you can
remove. In such a case you need an effective repellent or physical
barrier.

D



Speaking of the tomato plants, I noticed 4-5 of them already have a flower
and they are only about 6 inches or less tall. Seems foolish to flower when
so small yet, but they seem healthy. I've only grown plants about 3 or 4
times and don't remember them flowering when so small.