< 2. Squirrel sauce picquant (Peter Mudde) - I've started to permit my son to target them with my BB rifle. Incredibly and maddeningly destructive - for some reason, encyclia and certain laelia p'bulbs are very attractive to them.>
Hi Peter, Please don't let you son use the BB rifle on those little guys. In my area (30 miles east of San Francisco) it is common knowledge that uses 'Moth Balls/Crystals' to chase away Squirrels and Birds from eating your precious orchids or bonsai. I have many bonsai and orchids out door under lattice shade on the side of my house. Until I read about it in my local news paper, I too was troubled with squirrels and birds. I almost move all of them into my greenhouse, as you know bonsai will not survive indoor condition. Make a little pouches, put in 3-5 moth balls or a couple tea spoons of crystals. Close the opening with rubber band put it near by the orchid or bonsai. Place it about 12'' per pouch, in a few days you will see the result. Unless, non-Californian squirrels enjoys the moth balls. I hope this is useful to you. Barbara _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [email protected] http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
