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9-May-2008
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Bonsai hunter
Join Date: Feb-2008
Location: San Jose CA
Country: USA
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Pesky birds, what do I do?
I came home this evening to find every pot on my porch violated. At first I thought... 'damn cats'. But then I noticed the plum seeds I was trying to germinate were dug up, cracked open and eaten. So I'm assuming it was birds. Anyway, they left a HUGE mess all over the place, plus all my trees' roots were exposed because the dirt was flung out. The only one they didn't get was my azalea and I'm assuming it was because it is potted in kanuma.
What I want to know is how to deter these pests. Could anyone give me some tips please? I'm sure they will be back, especially since they found goodies last time. Thanks, -Justin |
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9-May-2008
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Sounds to me like it was squirrels going after the nuts/seeds.
Chicken wire over the soil will do the job. A fake snake will work too I've heard. Good luck,...Hector
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10-May-2008
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Bonsai hunter
Join Date: Feb-2008
Location: San Jose CA
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I didn't think of that one. There are plenty of them around here too. Good for nothin cats....
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 It sounds like it could be either birds or squirrels. Have you tried bird netting? you can get a roll for a fairly small price from home depot or lowe's. It's a black plastic mesh you drape over the tree, pot and all. Really works to deter birds and you can water/weed right through it (1/4" square grid) I have squirrels too and it keeps them out as well. And possums and raccoons. Hope this helps |
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10-May-2008
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Pruning Addict...
Join Date: Apr-2008
Location: denver co
Country: US
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how about bird cages for some poetic irony?
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10-May-2008
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wax on wax off
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Excuse the pun but 2 birds with one stone?
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...20070921x00003a |
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11-May-2008
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Pruning Addict...
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i don't even have a yard and i want one. albany huh? born and raised way up in plattsburgh, myself. loving sunny denver now....
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Bonsai hunter
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11-May-2008
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Nap time for us three
 
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I hate tree rats, try a little Chili pepper or Jallapeno juice, they don't seem to like anything hot.
Harry
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