Squirrels are adorable, but they can also be a big problem for people who grow peaches. That’s because squirrels love to eat the peaches.
If you want to make sure that your peach trees are protected from these pesky rodents, here are several ways to keep them away:
Squirrels are a big problem in peach orchards because they eat the peaches.
The most common type of squirrel in North America is the eastern gray squirrel, which is usually found in deciduous forests and parks.
Squirrels are a big problem in peach orchards because they eat the peaches. Squirrels are destructive to the peaches and to prevent squirrels from getting into your garden orchard, use bird netting to cover the trees early in spring before harvest.
Orchards should be inspected regularly for holes in the netting so they can be repaired as needed.
An easy way to keep squirrels away is to put up a scarecrow.
You can easily make a scarecrow from sticks and hay. You can also use old clothes to make the scarecrow look like a person, which will help keep squirrels away from your peach trees.
Here’s how:
Tie two sticks together to make an upright frame for your scarecrow. Use wire or string to tie them together if you want it more secure, but this isn’t necessary if you’re going for a rustic look.
Cut some straw into pieces about 6 inches long and place them in the shape of a head on top of one end of your frame.
You’ll be making a triangle shape with your straw pieces that should cover up most of the face and neck when complete (make sure there are no gaps between any parts).
You may need additional layers of straw depending on how thickly they’re piled up—the goal is just enough coverage so that no part will fall off while still looking natural enough not to attract attention from pests like squirrels or birds.
You can also try putting up simple birdhouses that only birds can go into.
If you don’t have a squirrel-proof birdhouse, or if the squirrels are already nesting in the birdhouse, it’s possible to remove them and replace them with new ones.
You can also try putting up simple birdhouses that only birds can go into. These are easy to make yourself at home by following some basic steps, or you can buy pre-made wooden ones online if you prefer.
If using a homemade one, keep in mind that it should be large enough for all species of birds but small enough that squirrels cannot enter through any openings or holes made by other animals.
The same goes for store-bought ones: make sure not to buy anything too large or small.
If you place balls of bleach dipped cotton balls throughout the tree’s foliage, squirrels will be repelled from the smell.
Make sure to keep the balls at least 6 inches apart and not touching your peach tree. Place them on the branches in early spring when buds begin to open.
A good way to protect a peach tree from squirrels is to have a wire cage around it with openings large enough for you but too small for them.
The cage should be at least eight feet tall and should have 1/2 inch diameter galvanized steel wire.
The openings should be large enough for you to reach in and harvest peaches, but not large enough for the squirrels to enter.
You can use multiple methods to keep squirrels out of your peach trees.
To keep squirrels out of your fruit trees, you will want to use multiple methods. Using just one method can make it easier for the squirrels to get in by finding the weakest link.
If you use multiple methods at once, the squirrels are less likely to find a way through them all and they may give up trying altogether.
Using multiple methods is also helpful because it allows you to experiment with different combinations of strategies without having everything depend on one specific strategy working perfectly every time.
The best way to keep squirrels out of your peach trees is to protect the plant from them. The first thing you can do is put a fence around the area where your trees are growing and make sure that it’s at least eight feet tall.
If there are any holes or gaps in the fence, then cover those up with chicken wire or something similar so that the squirrels can’t get through them.
Another option would be placing an owl box near where your fruit grows as they will scare away these creatures when they feel threatened by predators nearby.