Squirrels eating my banana trees

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Help! The squirrels eat the new leaves that are about to unfold. The trees are too big to put any type of chicken wire around. I'm so mad. I bought my house just because of the trees.

Jill Feigelman · Answer

You can try to put a motion activated sprinkler around the banana tree, perhaps? @Douglas Hunt do you have any idea on how to keep these squirrels away from the banana trees?

Douglas Hunt · Answer

Hmmm. I have banana plants and squirrels and the squirrels have never shown any interest in the banana leaves. I think I would try a scent-based spray, like deer repellent, or a hot-pepper spray that you could put directly on the leaves.

Kimberly · Answer

@Douglas- I've tried the cayenne pepper spray but it didn't seem to work for long. I guess I need to continue to spray every couple of days. Last year the squirrles didn't touch them. But this year, they're destroying them.

Kathy Catoire Lonidier · Answer

We are using liquid crab boil dilated in water spray.  Seems to be working.... They jump smell, try to nibble and leave.  I don't mind spraying them often. First year they have ever done this.

Michelle Leslie · Answer

Hi Kimberly, this article has some good ideas that should help! http://www.henrystreet.co.uk/keep-squirrels-flower-pots/

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