pest in vegetable garden - Knowledgebase Question

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Question by blue2602001
June 16, 2009
bunnies and other rodents what keeps them out


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Answer from NGA
June 16, 2009
The most effective solution is a barrier. Second would be trapping. Your course of action depends upon the critters visiting your garden. Rats, mice and voles can be trapped; squirrels and bunnies can be kept out through fencing or bird netting. I use chicken wire fencing, buried 6 inches into the ground and at least 24" high to keep bunnies at bay. Try to keep the garden clean of debris so rodents won't have a ready food supply or places to hide. (Rodents rarely feed on growing plants but can be attracted to rotting fruits or vegetables.) Hope this information is helpful!

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