Re: [CH] Chile-Heads Digest V7 #280 Rats
fragrantgarden (fragrantgarden@fastlink.com.au)
Fri, 15 Dec 2000 10:45:41 +1100
Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2000 16:57:01 EST
From: Shantihhh@aol.com
Subject: [CH] rats or mice are eating my chiles
I am having a serious problem with my potted Chiles in the greenhouse. At
first I just shrugged at the half eaten pods around the pots. Now this is
the third day in a row? Any suggestions? I set a trap, but that is still
empty. Maybe poison. I know we have many squirrels and rats as I see them
in the trees. Our area is a bit country but with swimming pools, fruit trees
and now CHILES they are very happy here.
They are MY Chiles!
Mary-Anne
Rats aren't supposed to like chillies. A Japanese company was said to use
capsaicin in its optical cables to stop rats nibbling at them (Source that
wonderful book "The Fragrant Chilli")
Michael Bailes, The Fragrant Garden, Portsmouth Road, Erina. N.S.W. 2250
Australia. (OZ); International fax 61 243 651979 Phone02 4367 7322
Web page at: http://www.fragrantgarden.com.au/
Email: <fragrantgarden@fastlink.com.au>
"Everyone over 40 is responsible for their own face."
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