These humane methods will help keep your apples, peaches, and pears safe from harm. Squirrels love fruit trees not only for their sweet produce but also for the essential nutrients, seeds, and ...

Even the easiest fruit trees to grow are vulnerable to hungry wildlife, and squirrels are on the case throughout the year. ‘Fruit trees are especially at risk, as squirrels can often chew on ...

She suggested throwing a nylon covering over the tree as the fruit is developing, making sure to tie it off at the bottom so rodents don’t get in. But anticipate mice and squirrels chewing holes ...

Are squirrels snacking on your fruits and vegetables? Learn about this surprising yet simple hack that will satisfy the ...

Our landscape consists mostly of edible plants (fruit trees, berries, herbs, and vegetables), so we have become battle-hardened in the war against ground squirrels.

Unlike tree squirrels, ground squirrels will retreat to their burrows when threatened. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 52°F. Tuesday, February 18th 2025 e-Edition.

I had an e-mail from a owner of a macadamia nut tree looking for help to keep the squirrels and fruit rats from eating all the produce. Many times, it is the fruit rats at night that are the ...

Q: Some critter has been peeling & eating the rind off my lemons & leaving the fruit hanging on the tree. Same thing has happened to another neighbor’s avocados. I don’t know if it’s the ...

DEAR JOAN: Your column on May 13 was on how to discourage rats.Now do squirrels. The furry little tree rats have decimated our apricot crop – the ground is littered with tiny, half-eaten fruits.

Squirrels love fruit trees not only for their sweet produce but also for the essential nutrients, seeds, and nuts. So how should you keep these critters out of your trees?