Question From:
Kim in Boambee West, Boambee New South Wales
Nature of problem:
Water dragon keeps eating fruit / veggies from garden
Type of Plant (if known):
na
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
na
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
na
How often do you water the plant:
na
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
na
How long since you planted it:
na
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
na
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
outdoors
Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
in ground
What other treatments have you given the plant:
nil
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Other Comments:
Hi Team, I’m house sitting my parents house, they have lovely 2 acres and have planted some rock melons and the water dragons have eaten the whole lot – inside and just left the shell while the rockmelons are still growing. They eat the capisums while still growing and will give most things a chew! (Strawberries – gone in a flash) please help ASAP? Happy to keep the water dragons but not wanting them to eat our food! Any suggestions please? Cheers Kim
Answer:
Hi Kim, Water dragons can be a bit of a nuisance. They can climb, but might not like a wobbly mesh like nylon mesh. Maybe try a 10mm nylon mesh slightly loosely tied to garden stakes. You could also spray with Alum (eg Poss Off). Alum is harmless, but tastes horrible. Good luck, Don