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What is eating my strawberries

9 years ago

My strawberry plants (about 20) were loaded with white berries soon to ripen. I went out to a few days later to check on things and every single berry was completely plucked from all my plants (see photo). I put Repels All around the border of the raised bed, so not sure what it could have done this. Any ideas?

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patchyjack
9 years ago
I'm not sure exactly what's eating them, but it looks like it was probably something furry! The fact the green tops have been eaten too makes me think it wasn't an insect.
Sometimes slugs and snails can be enthusiastic feeders like that, but I don't see any trails in the photo...!
Olychick
9 years ago
bunnies, raccoons, possums, foxes, a fruit loving dog are all possibilities in my garden.
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