Comments on: 5 Ways for Keeping Rats Away from Fruit Trees

By: Cindy Swanson

Cindy Swanson — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 08:29:36 +0000

In reply to Zoe Campos. The problem with exterminators is that most of them use rat poison, even though they may deny it. If they use the word “bait,” know that it’s probably a euphemism for poison. Poison is a cruel, inhumane, and irresponsible means of extermination. It causes death from internal hemorrhaging – an excruciating death over a period of several days. It also causes the death of other creatures: hawks, owls, and other raptors, cats, dogs, and anything else that might even nibble on the rat.

By: larry seidman

larry seidman — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 23:33:25 +0000

I plan to use wire mesh to surround the fruit tree. How small a mesh do I need t keep rats out?

By: Simon Wilson

Simon Wilson — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 15:58:48 +0000

Thank you for this article! It’s true that rats could be a serious danger to the health of human beings as well as a serious danger to the fruit trees.. As a citizen of Quincy ma, we often cut back vines and shrubs which could give the rats some places to hide themselves. And we think every homeowner should choose a tree care provider and consider their beneficial for all since some plants and trees make wonderful homes to attract rats. Anyway, many thanks for your advice

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 01:44:23 +0000

Hi.
I have fruit trees including passion fruit which they seem to love along with the pomegranates. They don’t even get to the purple stage before the guts have been ripped out. My dog goes nuts at night around the area. How can I get rid of these little cretins without using baits?. Is this indicative of rats or cockies? We have both in our area.
Cheers
Andrew

By: Danny

Danny — Sat, 06 Mar 2021 00:30:22 +0000

I’ve had a lot of luck trapping rats with the Atomic Barbie cage-style traps. You can then relocate (or dispatch) the rodents.

By: Helen Noah

Helen Noah — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 14:40:44 +0000

Do you also know where to buy zinc strips for my hangging plants?

By: Zoe Campos

Zoe Campos — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 02:57:26 +0000

Thanks for telling me that seeing holes in food boxes that look like teeth marks is an obvious sign that I have rodents around the house. I initially saw them in our cereals and I’m worried that they might try to go after baby food next. It might be better to hire rodent removal services as early as now before they become a more serious health risk.

By: treeservicesalexandriava.com

treeservicesalexandriava.com — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 14:20:58 +0000

Great article!

By: James Guthridge

James Guthridge — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 09:57:13 +0000

Geat to know this

By: Rob Creane

Rob Creane — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 15:07:18 +0000

In reply to Wedad. Cats are great mousers and "ratters" but as rats and mice are active at night so are Owls, Coyotes and Rattlesnakes. The hunter can become the prey.