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Gardeners’ Forum: “Fall bulbs and squirrels”

• Fall bulbs and squirrels

  Posted by Johnny on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 5:24 pm AST

  Hi all, I just noticed that some squirrels dug up some on my bulb planting ... any way to prevent this in the future ? Thanks

  • re: Fall bulbs and squirrels

    Posted by Alberta Bartlett on Sunday, November 18, 2007 1:10 pm AST

    I have been told that Fritillaria will keep squirrells from digging up bulbs from flower beds. Is this true? If so can you advise me what kind I should order and prices. I live in Orillia, Ontario Canada Thank you

  • re: Fall bulbs and squirrels

    Posted by Beth on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 2:17 pm AST

    There are many types of bulbs which squirrels do not like, and planting these may deter the squirrels from invading your garden. Please contact customerservice@veseys.com for further information on products and pricing.

  • re: Fall bulbs and squirrels

    Posted by Scott on Sunday, January 27, 2008 9:20 pm AST

    Chicken wire works well, and is not toxic to the soil, surrounding plants, or environment. Remove a few inches of soil from the bulbed area, lay out the wire mesh, and bury it with the soil. The squirrels won't be able to dig up the bulbs, yet the plants will make their way through the mesh just fine.

  • re: Fall bulbs and squirrels

    Posted by Howard Harvey on Saturday, May 3, 2008 2:29 pm ADT

    The one and only final solution is to trap them in a humane trap ( Havahart is one type) and take them far enough away so they don't return. I have heard of marking them with water-soluable spray paint to make sure of this. Peanut butter on bread is sure-fire bait. I have transported close to 200 squirrels since 1981. It is not necessary to trap every year once the numbers are down. For example, last year, after several years of not trapping, I took away 29 !!!! It's the only way.