Re: woodchucks
Sir you are correct. I'm planning to go overboard with protection since I've
had three seasons ruined because of them. I'm in city limits so I can't use
a rifle. I live trap them when I can. I will plan on putting 1/4-1/2"
particle or plywood entirely around my 38 x 45' patch. If my electric fence
shorts out for only an hour they try to get through. When it's on they
usually stay away. I have serious deer problems too. Thanks for your post.
Don
----- Original Message -----
From: <ASSELINDUFFY@aol.com>
To: <pumpkins@hort.net>
Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 7:20 PM
Subject: woodchucks
> Though I never witnessed it, I beleive now that they can climb!
Electrified
> perimeter at 2,4 and 6" heights and woodchuck problem went away. Also
noted the
> little 'uns can squeeze through a 2x3" mesh w/o any problems! Fence is
only
> buried 6-8"...and hasn't been tunneled under in 5 years! They're basically
lazy
> pests until it comes time for easy munching on prime AG vines!!!
>
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