60% losses in green toms last week to squirrels, including 100% of Cherokee Purples and Amazon Chocolates. 6 squirrels trapped in four days in my tomatoes. Some still had green tomato pulp on their faces. All went to the Great Attic in the sky.
This morning, I found this guy in my trap - he seems to like peanut butter as much as the squirrels. Since he had no green tomato pulp on his face, he went peacefully on his way after an uncomfortable night.
I still have 20 squirrels to kill - then the pressures should ease up before the late crop comes on. Lots of flowers - lots of fruit ahead if I can ease the rodent pressure.
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