Making your yard unattractive to uninvited fruit eaters and triggering their fears of predators will discourage them from eating your trees' fruit before you can pick it. Got a tip from Noel Ramos a.k.a. Raccoons and opossums can take the fruit away, or eat it in place. Stir well, put the lid on and let it sit overnight. It can be a challenge to make your home and garden unappealing. Hang bags of human or dog hair from the limbs of your tree. Squirrels are also turned off by the strong scent of mothballs, so they work well to keep the pests from eating your plants. My question is: Any suggestions for getting rid of/deterring squirrels who are eating my peaches before they ripen on the tree? Noel says: I use those clear plastic fruit containers that are used for packing strawberries and grapes. If this question has been posted, I missed it. If you dont have at least 2 outdoor cats your missing a sweet part of life. Every spring and summer an epic battle goes on in my backyard: The Gardener versus The Squirrel. Wrap sheet metal that is at least 2 feet wide and 4 to 6 feet away from the ground around the trunk of your tree. They just take care of themselves. When faced with several deterrents, dogs, nets, cats, pepper spray, obnoxious odors, and so on, squirrels may feel overwhelmed and leave your trees alone. If the peaches are close to being ripe - harvest early, and let them finish ripening inside in protective custody. Despite their delightful antics, having squirrels eating the birdseed, garden or playing in your attic or shed, can be very frustrating. Argh. Make them your outdoor cats, like mine.. they eat squirrels, mice, rats ,moles,lizards , birds,,, but they dont eat peaches. And the squirrels. Thanks in advance for your reply. Squirrels cannot climb up this slippery material. A gentle breeze will twist and turn them, causing the critters to leave the cherries alone. Florida Green Man on how to deal with those pesky squirrels and birds in your fruit orchard. What I have personally tried is to use one of those plastic owls, that you hang from a branch. Ask Nancy > How To Deter Squirrels From Eating Peaches Before They Ripen On ... your column in the Homestyle section of The Detroit News. The best way to protect fruit trees from squirrels, raccoons and birds is to use a combination of repellents, scare tactics and barriers. Place a bucket filled with a diversionary food close to the peach tree. It’s in your best interest to keep your backyard clean and without squirrels intruding. They will also chew on siding and gain entry to your home. In a large jug, stir 2 tablespoons of the pepper into a gallon of warm water, then add six drops of liquid soap. Sorry. How To Keep Squirrels Out Of Fruit Trees. All you need to do is buy a 20 pound bag of quality dry food every 3 weeks $15. I did skim all your articles. We’ve explored the best squirrel proof bird feeder and looked into squirrel proof bird feeder poles. In order to have any cherries ourselves, I take old CDs, tie one end of a string through the center hole, and tie the other end on the tip of a tree branch. Surprisingly, I have seen instances where squirrels will eat all the fruit from a tree one year but the next year will hardly touch it. 2) Let your dog out. Squirrels are more likely to grab a peach and head to safety to eat it. Fruit and nut trees: How to stop squirrels from eating all your fruit, the best site on the Internet with thousands of original digital photos, the best site on the Internet for tropical plants, sub tropical plants, exotic plants with growing guides plus solid HOW TO information for growth and care