Squirrels eating pseudobulbs? Control?

[No-Pro-mwa]

Originally Posted by pipsxlch

Heh we get wild cottontails around, but in my yard they didn't do the damage squirrels do. Lot of big oaks around here that house whole nations of squirrels. We get LOTS of snakes too, I like the nonvenomous ones around because they eat the vermin. (idea- maybe drape the orchids with a shed snakeskin and/or feces if you know someone with a pet one?) And on the food topic, rattlesnake is good we get plenty around and will butcher them.

I like the nonvenomous ones also. We had bull snakes move in and they seem to keep the rattle snakes away. I'm not tryin rattle snake meat, no way no how.

Kindrag23, where you been girl?

[kindrag23]

Originally Posted by No-Pro-mwa

I like the nonvenomous ones also. We had bull snakes move in and they seem to keep the rattle snakes away. I'm not tryin rattle snake meat, no way no how.

Kindrag23, where you been girl?

Imy not getting close enough to just kill one I obliterate them with my shot gun. there's nothing left after that

Lost everything over winter season (even a 8+ yrs old hibiscus, bugs were bad this winter). just now starting up again since leaving high stress job for a better one.

[estación seca]

Originally Posted by No-Pro-mwa

I'm not tryin rattle snake meat, no way no how.

If you visit Phoenix, they serve it at The Rustler's Rooste at the Arizona Grand resort at South Mountain. I've been told it tastes like chicken.

[No-Pro-mwa]

Originally Posted by kindrag23

Imy not getting close enough to just kill one I obliterate them with my shot gun. there's nothing left after that

Lost everything over winter season (even a 8+ yrs old hibiscus, bugs were bad this winter). just now starting up again since leaving high stress job for a better one.

I'm so sorry you lost everything. But I'm glad your rebuilding. Also hope the new job is a better one and gives you more time to play with your orchids.

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Originally Posted by estación seca

If you visit Phoenix, they serve it at The Rustler's Rooste at the Arizona Grand resort at South Mountain. I've been told it tastes like chicken.

It looks like a nice place and I would try the beef.

[estación seca]

Originally Posted by mexicowpants

A .22 air rifle should do the trick nicely.

They only show themselves when they're between me and the neighbor's windows.

[wintergirl]

Here is the picture of the weasel that lives at my house. He wandered into a live trap for piney squirrels. I noticed this summer has been very quiet, no chipmunks or squirrels incessantly chattering. YAY for weasels!

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[kindrag23]

Originally Posted by wintergirl

Here is the picture of the weasel that lives at my house. He wandered into a live trap for piney squirrels. I noticed this summer has been very quiet, no chipmunks or squirrels incessantly chattering. YAY for weasels!

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He's cute. We have them here too but I have never seen them.

[wintergirl]

Originally Posted by kindrag23

He's cute. We have them here too but I have never seen them.

He is cute. I think he might be young. I might not have ever realized he was there until we caught him. He can stay as long as he wants.

[No-Pro-mwa]

Aw how cute. They are elusive creators.

[No-Pro-mwa]

I'm bringing this back up because I got an e-mail from Jerry Baker, you know the garden guy. It said that for some reason squirrels don't like the color red. so it said to use red furniture, red pots or red tape. Just thought I would let you know you might like to try it.