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Something's eating my coconuts - rbakker - 12-26-2011
The coconuts falling out of my tree seemed very green so I had a look and discovered they were hollow - except for some liquid and a cloud of fruit flies. Each has a hole in the top, where it was connected to the tree.
What do you think it was, rats? Probably; we do have them here and I have seen them in that tree. But my question is - do you think the rats eat them while they are in the tree or on the ground? I'm going to lay a trap on the ground anyway. I figure if they're eating them in the tree, aren't they risking having the coconuts give way underneath them?
RE: Something's eating my coconuts - Royall - 01-04-2012
I've been told they eat them in the tree. You may want to put an aluminum band around the tree to keep them out.
Royall
Hale O Na Mea Pa`ani
RE: Something's eating my coconuts - flytraps - 01-08-2012
Sorry to hear about the rat problem. Are yo sure it's the rats?? Have you caught any yet?? I hope its not the flies they would be harder to get rid of but not impossible
RE: Something's eating my coconuts - fishnchamp1 - 01-09-2012
A rat problem is usually the symptom of a feline deficiency... [
](edited for spelling... as usual)
William DeBoe
Palm Beach, FL
Moe'uhane Oihana mahi ai
RE: Something's eating my coconuts - rbakker - 01-11-2012
I'm sure there are rats, I've seen them in that tree. It's probably them eating the coconuts; otherwise: mongoose?
An aluminium band wouldn't help, they walk along the branches and the electrical wires nearby (seen that too).
RE: Something's eating my coconuts - Kelena - 01-11-2012
Nothing is eating my coconuts. They just hang there, unmolested.
RE: Something's eating my coconuts - flytraps - 01-12-2012
Well another way to to get to the coconuts before the rats do, after they hit the ground. Or invest in a few cats like the earlier suggestion. Please keep us informed of how you get rid of all your pests.
RE: Something's eating my coconuts - flytraps - 01-16-2012
Well we haven't heard anything have you gotten rid of your problem?? If you have how did you do it??
RE: Something's eating my coconuts - rbakker - 01-21-2012
I'm using a ratzapper but it's shorting out. I wouldn't let cats roam freely as it's bad news for the native bird population. The problem's been resolved temporarily by removing all the coconuts.
RE: Something's eating my coconuts - flytraps - 01-29-2012
I never heard of a rat zapper, only a fly zapper, mosquito zapper. Well you can't have cats. What about regular old rat traps?? Or would they harm the birds possibly as well???