In my area we have the usual suspects:squirrels, possums, rabbits and an occasional racoon, although I have not seen one in several years. My newly ripe melons have been bitten into. Are any or all of the above the culprits. If so what is a good bait for a Havaheart trap. Thanks, Richard
Groundhogs, aka woodchucks, are very fond of melons, especially cantaloupes.
Sue
Sounds like all of the rats mentioned are guilty. I have had good results with sliced apples and peaches. They just love peaches. If they are reluctant to go for the fruit, smear some peanut butter on the bait. Almost any aromatic fruit should work. Try a few slices of your own melon. My rats just eat enough of a fruit to render it useless then move on to the next.
Farmer John
I caught a turtle munching on the end of one of my watermelons. I guess maybe he was looking for water?
Dwayne
you,re just gonna have to trust me on this dead roting fish . smelly but real fast on most garden varmints ps always put bait downwind of house.(little humor there)
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