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[CarlosM]

So my hops (2nd year Fuggle) were off to an amazing start 6 great shoots nice and strong cut back from around 10 or so. It was all nice and good til today.I checked my shoots and BAM! 3 OF THEM WERE EATEN. Im pretty pissed.so i guess we could make this an official topic for all things hop safety and what to do.to remedy my situation i grabbed a milk crate and a bowling ball and set it on top untill the shoots get plenty strong.the hop damage was minimal they ripped the top half off and well i still got another 3-4 healthy ones.DIE EVIL VERMIN

[Cliff Claven]

I wonder it that is what took a couple of my shoots last year? There is an old recipe for keeping things off/out of the garden. Something like hot sauce, soap and water. Spray what you want to protect.

[Greatfookin]

I will bring you a sack of dog hair, free of charge, when we trade hops later this week. Place it in old socks near the plants to deter any critters.

[CarlosM]

I will bring you a sack of dog hair, free of charge, when we trade hops later this week. Place it in old socks near the plants to deter any critters.

sweet deal maybe you can have a brew or 2 haha

[Greatfookin]

sweet deal maybe you can have a brew or 2 haha

Done deal.

[Matt the Mead Maker]

I put chicken wire around my hops to keep the squirrels from digging them up and eating them. Works great. No gopher problems, thank God.