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Rodents
Rodents consume roots, bulbs, and entire young plants. Trapping is the most effective eradication method. Two common types of traps are box traps and Macabee traps. Poison baits are effective but can harm dogs and cats if ingested.
Moles are only found in good soil conditions, as they are primarily insectivores (especially earthworms and larvae). A spear or harpoon trap is typically used for control.
Ground squirrels (Grey Diggers) gnaw on roots and bark and will climb trees for fruit and nuts. Control methods include baited box-type traps placed near burrows, anticoagulant poison bait placed inside burrows, and gas bombs placed in burrows. Metal guards around tree trunks can prevent them from climbing trees.
Birds
The only reliable solution for bird protection is to use screening or netting material. This material must be secured around the tree trunk to effectively keep birds out. Using owl statues, flexible hoses, and cat statues will only be effective in gardens if they are repositioned every few days.
Deer
Deer will spend more time foraging for food in gardens as wild plants dry out, and they will eat the foliage and fruit of almost anything growing. The only foolproof protection against their Browse is fencing. On level ground, a seven-foot woven wire fence is usually sufficient. An extension at the top makes it harder for them to jump. Individual wire cages around plants and wire cylinders around trees can also be effective. Deterrents can work if they are replenished frequently, especially after each rain, watering, or several days of exposure.
