Trapping, or a .22, is the most effective Eastern squirrel around here. I'm surprised they didn't go for Babiana. Mark Mazer Hertford, NC On Fri, Dec 25, 2020 at 4:22 PM Robert Lauf via pbs < pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> wrote: > Two thoughts: > If there is any chance that the rodents are eating your bulbs strictly as > a source of water, perhaps put out a nice tray of water (or birdbath) and > see if it helps. Animals typically take the easiest way out > For areas that are completely under one's control (garage, fenced yard, > greenhouse) just keep a generous dish of something like Ramik bait filled > at all times and let the varmints enjoy it. Oatmeal mixed with various > suitable toxins, or peanut butter and castor beans are another option. > If you are willing to put out a mouse trap, then recognize that all > nuisance animals have no more or less claim on your sympathy. They are all > cute, fuzzy, and completely destructive, and there is no shortage of them > in the environment. > It's a fool's errand to try to outsmart animals that have nothing else to > do all day than try to get at food. Even though many of us are nominally > retired, we have better uses of our time! > Bob Zone 7, where we have a rare white Christmas! Spent yesterday in > a cold rain getting the rest of my potted Eucomis buried under straw. They > are predicting 13 tonight, but I'll believe it when I see it. > > > _______________________________________________ > pbs mailing list > pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net > http://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/… > Unsubscribe: <mailto:pbs-unsubscribe@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> > _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net http://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/… Unsubscribe: <mailto:pbs-unsubscribe@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net>