Squirrel damage?

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My beans are being munched - not just the beans, but stalks and growth as well. Strongly suspect the culprit is a squirrel - probably the one who runs away from my plot when I arrive!! He - or she - seems to like french beans, both dwarf and climbing - have had 3 of my climbers eaten through near the base. My frenchies are decimated - and they're one of my favourites. Also think its responsible for damage to my beetroot  some of which has been extensively nibbled, with a side snack of broad beans. Does anyone else have this problem and any suggestions?? Can't imagine putting a cage/protection over EVERYTHING - it's enough keeping brassicas and seedlings netted!

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[Mrs Ava]

We have squiggles, but never known them do any damage on the plot.  The Jays ate my broad beans, and the slugs chew through my beans at ground level.  I suppose as you can't net everything, be like Fort Knox, then some sort of scarer, but what??  Come one squirrel experts!

[jennym]

We get a lot of fox damage. Potatoes strewn over the plot with claw marks and nibbles, also beetroot. Today, I found that they'd had a go at my pear tree, the two lowest fruits on the floor with same markings. Seems they have a sweet tooth.

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I thought it was slugs at first EJ - but the pattern of damage seems a bit different. Could be wrong tho'. I break all my resolutions and principles where slugs are concerned - pellets are the only thing that seem to have any effect  :(