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[Christopher Kennel <ckennel@gmail.com>]

I'd like to know how other fruit growers have dealt with raccoons.  I have 
seen one on our property and noticed that my ripest grapes have recently been 
attacked, and I suspect the raccoon is to blame.  I'm raising grapes on a 
modified Geneva double curtain about 6-7 feet off the ground.  I've heard one 
can cover grape vines with 3-4' lengths of PVC (cut down the middle then 
rejoined) to prevent climbing.  Has this or any other technique worked for 
you?  Unfortunately I cannot shoot the raccoons because I live in an urban 
area--I also don't have time to stay up at night waiting for them to come 
around.

All the best,
Chris Kennel
Denver, CO