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Squirrel Damage

GregVirginia7

By GregVirginia7
in COLD HARDY PALMS

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GregVirginia7 Experienced

GregVirginia7

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Pretty sure this is squirrel damage...

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I noticed several fronds drooping and thought it a natural shed and this was part of the process, but the “ shed” was painfully asymmetrical. Upon closer inspection, I found this! It gnawed the underside of the petiole, thus causing the collapse.

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Tell you what, squirrel pot pie sounds great about now. The symmetry of my palm is being ruined. It hasn’t hit the upper third...yet but I’m sending out a dinner alert for all those red tailed hawks that are visiting for the winter. Honestly, of all the things that could happen...mulling splint supports...maybe a baffle (which should really add to the beauty of my palm) any other suggestions?

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Allen Grand Master

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Amazon sells solar motion activated deterrent lights if you don't have a dog out there.

 

 

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N8ALLRIGHT Proficient

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I 2nd the above recommendation,if it's not feasible for you because you are in town, don't like shooting things etc. I have used the live catch traps with success. Then you may relocate as you see fit:greenthumb:

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Its easy to get into the crown of a Washy but

not so easy to get out, thats when the sawing begins...

I can sympathize with the squirrel a little bit having

been in a similar situation.:o

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GregVirginia7 Experienced

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2 hours ago, Laaz said:

You're growing the wrong palms... :floor:

 

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:lol:...for sure! But I’m very limited...I said I was sounding the dinner bell for the Red-tailed hawks visiting this winter and wouldn’t you know a big old one made a visit this afternoon...really awesome raptor.

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