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Old 04-16-2009, 01:06 PM
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Do you have any frustrated golfers who live near you that may have used them for practicing their drive swing?
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Old 04-16-2009, 03:08 PM
 
Location: Maine
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Raffie, for some reason, I can't access the article, I'll try again later, thanks... Coastal, I've never seen any evidence of groundhogs, and we did get a lot of ice and snow, but DH is showing me "Teeth marks" under the buds - I'm surprised he doesn't get CSI out here to do a dental match...But crows, that we have quite a few of, thanks, Elston, the next time I hear them, I'll keep an eye out to see if they're the culprits, (I love crows too).
Thanks, everyone
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Old 04-16-2009, 04:11 PM
 
Location: Teton Valley Idaho
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groundhogs.
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Old 04-16-2009, 06:29 PM
 
Location: Mid Missouri
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Raffie, for some reason, I can't access the article, I'll try again later, thanks... Coastal, I've never seen any evidence of groundhogs, and we did get a lot of ice and snow, but DH is showing me "Teeth marks" under the buds - I'm surprised he doesn't get CSI out here to do a dental match...But crows, that we have quite a few of, thanks, Elston, the next time I hear them, I'll keep an eye out to see if they're the culprits, (I love crows too).
Thanks, everyone
The chew marks sound just like groundhogs. They can have their mounds a couple hundred feet away, but they see that fresh green and they're 'on' it like flies on a manure pile. They hibernate all winter and come to life in the spring... you'll 'see' them mainly in the early morning and close to dusk. Unless they think there's no one around!!! Then they can be a little brazen. Their poop looks like rabbit doo, but it's a little bigger and a little darker. lol TMI.... hahahahaha
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Old 04-16-2009, 06:31 PM
 
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I am thinking groundhogs as well.
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Old 04-16-2009, 07:03 PM
 
Location: Maine
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If it's groundhogs, sprinkle a liberal dose of cayan pepper over the area. Reapply after a rain, contrary to some opinions they're smart varmints and will learn to leave them alone for the season.
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Old 04-16-2009, 10:05 PM
 
Location: on a dirt road in Waitsfield,Vermont
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We had woodchucks eating our flowers in Cumberland. It is very frustrating. Ours lived under the shed and stayed out of sight in the daytime so unless your out there early in the morning, you don't see them. I would get a couple of " have a heart" traps and you will soon find out who the culprit is. Good luck.
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Old 04-16-2009, 11:31 PM
 
Location: UP of Michigan
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Do you have any frustrated golfers who live near you that may have used them for practicing their drive swing?
Now that paints a Caddy Shack picture! Is Bill Murray from Maine?
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Old 04-17-2009, 03:38 AM
 
Location: Florida (SW)
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If it's groundhogs, sprinkle a liberal dose of cayan pepper over the area. Reapply after a rain, contrary to some opinions they're smart varmints and will learn to leave them alone for the season.

Well the problem being that with daffodils ....the season is pretty much over after they produce their bloom....rather like harvesting a cabbage, once its gone.....its gone. But the cayenne pepper might work next year...unless they like their blossoms with a little spice!
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Old 04-17-2009, 09:25 AM
 
Location: Mid Missouri
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If it's a case of groundhogs/woodchucks, they won't stop at the daffodils... any good looking greens that appear (not bushes) they'll be looking to enjoy. If you have a veggie garden or if you do container gardening, you could be in for a big challenge Entyss.
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