how to keep chipmunks away from tomato plants

Wrap individual fruits on tomato, eggplant, or other vegetable plants in small pieces of bird netting. Squirrels seem to be most interested in stealing tomatoes just as they ripen, so wrap the mature fruits and ignore the green ones.

How do I keep chipmunks out of my plants?

Add some spice: Sprinkling cayenne, chili powder or other hot, intense spices around your garden is a non-toxic way to discourage chipmunks from hanging around. Gardeners also report success deterring chipmunks with a generous sprinkling of medicated powder.

How do I keep rodents off my tomato plants?

Stake or cage your tomatoes to prevent fruit from lying on the ground. Remove any low limbs that might provide rodents access to an easy meal. Clean up any debris around the garden, such as high weeds, extra thick layers of mulch or anything else that could be used by rodents as a hiding spot from predators.

What smells do chipmunks hate?

Contrary to the noses of humans, chipmunks absolutely can’t stand the smells of certain strong oils like peppermint, citrus, cinnamon, and eucalyptus. Additionally, chipmunks can’t stand the smell of garlic.

Will coffee grounds keep chipmunks away?

When using coffee grounds as mulch, your furry pests (e.g., squirrels, chipmunks, and bunnies) don’t want to have much to do with them…so they stay at bay.

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