Vole Control - Castor beans?
James Waddick (Sat, 04 Sep 2004 12:40:01 PDT)

Dear all;
I am sorry I even brought up 'tree rats' (squirrels) and glad
I didn't mention 'rats with hooves' (white tail deer) or 'flying
rats' (Canadian Geese) which are all garden pests in this area.

Instead I got wondering as I was harvesting a few pounds of
castor bean seed. Can these be sprinkled around for voles and
squirrels to nibble on? They are too big for birds and I can't
imagine any domestic animals eating them. If they germinate (not
likely here) they are obvious and can be pulled out easily.

Could I just chuck a few down a vole run? Or might cats eat
castor bean dying voles and also be harmed? any experience?

Best Jim W.
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Dr. James W. Waddick
8871 NW Brostrom Rd.
Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711
USA
Ph. 816-746-1949
E-fax 419-781-8594

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