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Produce => Pests & Diseases => Topic started by: Robert_Brenchley on August 09, 2012, 18:38:44

Title: Stem chomper
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on August 09, 2012, 18:38:44
Something's chewed through the stems of a lot of my climbing beans overnight, a few inches off the ground. There's definitely been something on the site, as broad bean pods have been eaten, with large teeth marks left behind. Some people suspect a rabbit. Anyone got any ideas?
Title: Re: Stem chomper
Post by: pumkinlover on August 09, 2012, 22:23:48
Could it be a Badger? They love the sweetcorn on our site but if you do not have enough for them maybe they are trying beans :-\
Title: Re: Stem chomper
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on August 10, 2012, 17:58:28
We do get the on the site occasionally, but I've never known them do any harm. The tooth marks look a bit regular for that - incisors rather than something with big canines.